- Anyone remember Mick Sharpe? -- Aaron Jennings, 05:05:35 07/01/09 Wed
Hiya, does anyone remember Michael Sharpe, served from 1963-65? He'd like to get in touch with old friends, but he's not very tech-savvy I'm afraid, so I'm here on his behalf.
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- New Web Site -- Terry St Pierre, 03:25:22 07/01/09 Wed
Well it's been a while since this guest book was used but as it was so popular and the new forum wasn't used a lot I have decided to incorporate this into the new site. I think that the forum has run it's course and we have given it a fair crack of the whip. If this site does work ok please use it.
You will also see that the reunion details are now on site and if the system works you shoul all have had an email with the details
Regards
Terry
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- Regimental web site -- Terry St Pierre, 01:58:51 03/07/09 Sat
Hi to all that use or have used this site in the past.
I would just like to remind the more infrequent users of the site or indeed new guests that our new Regimental Website is running. the URL is www.27regimentra.com
Please feel free to visit and if you do, please log in and leave a message. The new site has lots more facilities and I'm sure you will enjoy the experience.
Regards (probably for the last time on this guestbook)
Terry St Pierre
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- New Message Board -- Terry St Pierre, 08:41:35 03/03/09 Tue
Hi to all
Most of you are probably aware that the new site is now up and running and the site has its own message board built in.
This one will remain online for a while so the archives can be viewed. It would be a shame to lose all the history. I would encourage everyone to use the new site though. Please fill in the profile page. It is a great sight and with more use it will grow and get better still.
Thanks to Dave for all the time and effort spent so far and no doubt many man hours still to come.
Terry
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- 65 over & out -- dicky broughton, 09:17:00 02/23/09 Mon
well the part is over what a weekend 160 on friday night &
185 on sat & not a hitch even fran did not find fault
i would like to take this opertunaty to thank each & every
one of you who came from the bottom of my heart for putting the time & effort in & traveling all those miles
& making it such a happy friendly weekend the entertainment
the company old frends who turned up from the 60? not been seen for 40 odd years you just cannot buy that thankyou all
see you sooner rather than later at the next one be it a
private or a reunion.
dicky & rae broughton.
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- New 27 site -- Dave Abbott, 07:16:29 02/23/09 Mon
Hi, firstly thanks to those of you who went on my son's site and expressed messages of support it is much appreciated. As regards the new site I have almost completed it ready for publishing and there will be many more facilities on it such as uploading your own photos as well as easy editing of your profile and contacting other members via private messaging. I am swapping hosting services this week so you might get a blank page for a day or two.
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- anyone remember -- dave caffery, 03:48:10 02/01/09 Sun
hi, anyone remember Dave Caffery, i was in A troop' 6 Bty from 74 to 77, i'm trying to contact Jock Patterson & Jock Reid who were also in B troop 6 Bty,
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- Merry Christmas -- Ken ( Satts ) Satterly, 23:11:06 12/13/08 Sat
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all 27 OCA members a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous new year. Our thoughts are also with those who are sadly no longer with us and to the brave men and women who are serving our country today. Satts
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- re. my dad james mitchell ( paddy ) -- 22772466 bdr james mitchell.23 gib bty d tp. 1953- 1956, 14:03:53 01/13/09 Tue
my father was stationed in hong kong with 27th haa regt ra .23rd gib bty . d. troop. stonecutters island 1953-1956 . 22772466 bdr james mitchell. from belfast . when he was discharged from the ra he worked for british telecom.he also enlisted in the tavr. and later on the ulster defence regiment (udr) he is now 75yrs of age and not into bad of health? but i know he would love to hear from any one he served with as a gunner, i remember him telling me off a big fight on the island between the royal ulster rifiles and i thing it was a welsh regt.the ulster rifles painted the welsh regts mascot a goat green? i know he would love to hear from you. many thanks . bobby mitchell .( ex gunner, also)
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- BACK ON LINE -- DOUG(ALFIE)BASS, 07:28:46 12/10/06 Sun
HI TO ALL MY OLD PALS OUT THERE LOST ALL PHONE AND EMAIL DETAILS IN HOUSE MOVE INTHE SUMMER,JUST MOVED IN AND GOT STUFF OUT OF STORAGE.LIKE TO HEAR FROM CHUBBY LEYLAND,DICKY BROUGHTON,PETE SMITH AND ANYBODY WHO REMEMBERS ME.WISHING ALL A VERY MERRY XMAS AND AHAPPY NEW YEAR.
DOUG(ALFIE)BASS&FAMILY
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- been busy -- Dave Abbott, 05:51:03 02/06/09 Fri
Hi everyone, I have been somewhat busy for the last 18 months as a combination of corrupt coppers and lousy lawyers has conspired to send my son to jail for something he did not do. There is a website that you can visit to see how police officers are treated in broken Britain. It is www.justice4kj.com and it tells a sorry tale of how an innocent man sits in jail today. Please visit it and register so that you can read all the stories about what happened.
On a happier note, I am building a new 27 site that will allow the uploading of photos and profiles etc. That should be up and running about the end of February all being well.
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- Crookham -- Dennis Powner (Sgnts mess), 04:45:22 02/05/09 Thu
Hi any one who was at crookham Queen elizabeth barrocks sandy lane 59 Dennis
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- mail man -- dicky broughton, 12:23:03 02/03/09 Tue
hi mal thanks for all the e mails the postie as i remember
in lippstadt was jock mcenzie black haired i remember he was in my section training for ni but was on rear party
hope that helps hope to see you in york oct
malcolm dicky broughton.
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- POSTIE -- MALCOLM BOWEN, 06:23:39 02/03/09 Tue
Does anybody rememeber the L/Bdr who was the mail orderly at Lippstad in 1969 to ? he may have had the job in Devizes. I ask because he married the sister of an old school mate of mine and we never really knew each other it was only by chance that he noticed the address on a letter I wrote home and he went round to see my parents when he was on leave.I was wondering what became of him as I moved out of the area many many moons ago
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- clem -- dicky broughton, 11:32:04 02/01/09 Sun
hi colin yes clem left the mi room & moved to a flat in bockenford & ran a sort of families centre for awhile moved back to uk late seventies early eighties, sorry to say he passed away getting on for 20 years ago hope thats
some help.
dicky broughton.
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- old pals -- moodysmuggler (happy), 12:24:00 02/02/09 Mon
looking for mick hook i saw your name here do u remeber me gordie mala moody used 2 b your baby sitter and bdr graham send reply lots of luck to all ps enybody els remebers me give a call.
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- Thanks -- Colin Woodruffe, 11:42:28 02/02/09 Mon
Thanks to all who shared memories of Clem and I am sad at his passing but he was always one of the good guys with a kind word for all us younger guys away from home I am pleased to have known him
Colin
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- Photographs -- Terry St Pierre, 05:49:43 02/02/09 Mon
Hi
Ihave been playing around with some old and not so old photographs. I still have hundreds more but there are enough in the albumn to give you a taste of nostalgia.
These will all be linked to the Regimental site but for now go to the following link and enjoy.
I would also like some photo's from the 23 Bty reunion if anyone would care to send me a few.
www.flickr.com/photos/27regimentra/
Regards
Terry
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- Clem -- Colin Woodruffe (Thinking), 12:13:26 01/31/09 Sat
I was wondering if any one had any info on a chap called Clem. He was a medic so as such was in HQ battery When I was in HQ in the early 70s he was quite a character and was well liked by all and i would like to find out what became of him I like most people who met him was happy to be in his company. He seemed timeless and i think he may have served at the end of the last war in 1945!! so he was I think about retiring age when we were both in HQ Battery.
Colin Woodruffe
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- missed you all -- Mike (mick Hook) Conley Hook, 15:44:37 01/28/09 Wed
Hello everyone, sorry for not keeping in touch but have been busy doing nothing since retirement apart from visiting Scotland Yorkshire and Cornwall on a regular basis just to chill out and take photographs, havn't even picked up a paint brush.
Best wishes although late for 2009 to you all.
Regards
Mike
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- reunion 23 bty -- dicky broughton, 12:02:08 01/25/09 Sun
only away 2 nights recieved 32 e mails
nice weekend in liverpool looked after very well by fran &
jimmy hughes sat night 23 bty reunion a very good evening
at topper & tommo pub well organised by spike very good
company food & music & loads of cheep drink weel done
see a lot of you on 20feb
rae & dicky broughton.
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- NEW YEAR -- PAT MCFADDEN, 13:50:58 01/02/09 Fri
JUST TO WISH ALL THAT KNOW ME AND THEM THAT DONT, A FANTASTIC 2009!!!! look at the country and know got out of bigger and deeper holes during my time.
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- Job losses -- Kevin Russell (don,t let the Bas!!!ds get you down), 04:50:36 01/20/09 Tue
As we are all aware, a lot of people are loosing their jobs at the moment. I for one may be made redundent soon.
Would it be a good idea for anyone in this position to let us know and maybe we can help ?
So if anyone is looking for a Quality Engineer or Engineering inspector in the Northampton, Milton Keynes,Oxford area could you please let me know.
Anyway, happy new year to you all.
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- HAPPY NEW YEAR -- Larry Smith, 05:37:12 01/01/09 Thu
Best wishes to you all for 2009. I hope it is better than Xmas - I got a speeding Ticket (True) and Barbara got a chair but she won't plug it in (lol)
Larry & Barbara
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- NAMES FROM THE PAST -- DAVE JOHNSON (Season Greetings), 04:54:00 12/16/08 Tue
Season Greetings to all
Dave Johnson & Brian Leek are trying to get as many old comrades from hq battery between
The years of 1969-1972, to attend the next ?? re-union . Names from the past Mick Carter, Monty, Wally,
Pete Carney, Don Taylor, Keith Preston, Frank Tribe, Henry Spiers, Taff Knight, Jock Ramsey,
Anyone who know’s the whereabouts of the above or served between these dates, please
Post a message or e-mail me direct to; davejohno4@aol.com. Many thanks dave & olie
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- 6 Bty website -- Dai Edwards, 11:06:25 01/12/09 Mon
I see a few people are asking what has happened to the 6 Bty website, most of the site was on AOL's hometown facilitie but they have closed it down. The 6 bty website is still available on www.shiny-six.co.uk
its not yet as complete as the other version, but i'm working on it.
Messageboard is still on www.voy.com/104372/
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- Sincere Condolences -- Terry St Pierre, 08:15:54 01/10/09 Sat
Dear Jenny,
I am so sorry to hear that Bob has passed away and Carmel and myself extend our deepest sympathies. I only knew Bob of more recent years but his reputation as a gentleman superceded him. I had the privilege of meeting you both at Hayling Island and what a lovely couple you were.
On behalf of 27 Old Comrades Association please accept our sincere condolences.
RIP.
Terry and Carmel
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- Death -- Robert Harbar, 14:48:54 01/15/08 Tue
It is with great sadness I have to tell you that Bob passed away earlier today. Sincerely Jenny Harbar
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- Hello and Late Happy New Year -- Mike Fearon, 08:36:17 01/08/09 Thu
Only just found this new 27 website and what a great site it is aswell,very professional, like the M109s on the flats at Lippstadt photo, great times.. Happy New Year to you all.. its going to be a tough year time to cam up!
I was in HQ Battery 83 to 89 for anyone that remember me and my brother Dave.. Dave is now living in New York! alright for some..
All the best
Mike
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- Happy New Year -- Badger Finch, 08:43:41 01/01/09 Thu
No I haven't fallen off my perch yet. Hope you all had a good Christmas and best wishes to everyone for 2009.
Mike "Badger" and Pauline
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- Seasons Greetings -- Brian and Sue Bethell, 22:55:05 12/31/08 Wed
Hope that everyone had a good Christmas and a safe and sober New Year. All's well here in NZ - perhaps a bit too warm......
Now it's 2009 we can say, "hope to see you next year!"
Best wishes Brian and Sue
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- A Very Happy New Year -- Terry St Pierre, 06:31:35 12/31/08 Wed
Amazing how quick each year comes around, especially as you get older. Carmel and myself would like to wish all our old friends and aquaintances a very happy safe and prosperous new year and may there be many more of them.
Terry and Carmel
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- new year -- yorky roberts, 05:24:36 12/27/08 Sat
happy new year to all the ex members of 27 reg from yorky and beryl roberts
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- Merry Christmas -- Kenneth Smyth, 11:52:07 12/24/08 Wed
I would like to wish everyone a very happy Christmas and a very special 2009.
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- Happy Christmas -- Ian Smudge Smith, 10:27:26 12/24/08 Wed
Seasons Greetings to everyone hope you all have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Stan, please, no posts on here regarding the Saints/Utd fixture, thanks,
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- Best wishes for '09 to all 27 Regt. RA. -- Jock Murray (Topcliffe.), 14:54:12 12/23/08 Tue
The very best wishes to all for '09, hope you and yours have a happy and peaceful year.
all the best,
Alex (Jock) Murray.
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- Merry Christmas -- Colin Woodruffe, 05:51:47 12/23/08 Tue
A very merry Christmas to all of you out there have a good one.
CW
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- Seasons Greatings (From the WORLD CULB CHAMPIONS) -- Stan the Man, 03:49:06 12/23/08 Tue
Sue and I would just like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.
And may the beer & goals continue to flow, (Stoke Boxing Day) Ha! Ha!
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- xmas -- covo (happy), 02:11:55 12/23/08 Tue
seasons greetings to everyone,hope you all have a great time, no matter where you are, have a good un!
mick & lin
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- merry xmas -- sconey[tommy] and cathy watson, 11:54:30 12/22/08 Mon
we would like to wish everyone a very merry xmas and a happy new 2009. all the best to all.
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- A Happy Christmas -- Terry St Pierre, 09:07:11 12/22/08 Mon
Just a short message to wish you all a very happy christmas and New Year. Carmel and myself would like to thank you all for using the site and keeping in touch. I have booked myself in to college on the 15th of January to start learning how to use Dreamweaver. Hopefully I will be able to update the site and get some photo's on after that. Have a great festive season and be happy but safe.
Regards to all
Terry and Carmel
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- Season Greetings -- BB, 07:03:22 12/20/08 Sat
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2009, Thoughts are with you all past and present God Bless
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- merry christmas -- frankie, 14:57:08 12/19/08 Fri
heres wishing you all a very merry christmas and a good new year ..... Sláinte Mhaith
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- GREETINGS -- Colin Beedham (joyful), 22:58:17 12/18/08 Thu
I would like to wish everybody a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a Happy New Year .Hope to see you all soon best wishes Bert.
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- Greetings -- Dave (WOODY) Woodfin, 02:23:40 12/18/08 Thu
All The best for the upcoming festivities to all,see those from 23 in jan have a gudun Woody
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- 27 guided weapon regt -- any one was at crookham 58/60, 02:17:32 10/17/08 Fri
any one who was in the 27 guided weapon regt ra queen elizabeth barracks croocham 58/60
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- MERRY CHRISTMAS. -- CHUBBY., 10:47:04 12/14/08 Sun
PC PLAYING UP]TO ALL MEMBERS OF 27 REGT RA.MERRY CHRISTMAS AND ALL THE BEST FOR THE NEW YEAR,FROM ALL THE FAMILY.
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- MERRY CHRISTMAS -- [CHUBBY], 10:22:45 12/14/08 Sun
TO
ALL MEMBERS OF 27 REGT RA.
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- merry christmas -- dave ackers atkin (happy), 04:49:13 12/14/08 Sun
hi all. wishing all at 27 oca a very happy christmas and new year.all the best too you all. dave atkin.
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- Merry Christmas -- Peter Budd, 04:48:16 12/14/08 Sun
A Merry Christmas and a prosperouse new year to all .
What has happened to 6 bty website .
Peter
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- Christmas -- Jim price, 13:58:22 12/11/08 Thu
To all at 27 Regiment old comrades association A very happy Christmas and hopefully a properous new year
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- Season Greetings -- Reg Crouch, 00:47:40 12/11/08 Thu
Seasons Greetings to all
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- saying Hello -- steve stinson, 07:06:51 12/04/08 Thu
Just saying hello to all ex 27 ites that may remember myself or my brothers Mick 23 bty & Brian 6 Bty
I was 6 bty a gun bunnie lost my finger in derry 71 just before the tilbury & stevens murders.
Merry chrimbo all
What Happened to 6 Bty website
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- steve -- legs, 01:28:52 12/08/08 Mon
ja steve I was gary mate and play waterpolo with him I was not a brummy I was a jock but live in
brummyland. and still living in lippstadt.
legs
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- message to all -- james leggate, 03:15:34 12/06/08 Sat
I WISHING YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
lEGS WATERPOLO HQ BTY EX 6 BTY
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- HAPPY CHRIMBO -- TINY, 01:54:50 12/03/08 Wed
HERE'S WISHING YOU HAPPY CHRISTMAS EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES. HAVE A GREAT ONE ALONG WITH A FANTASTIC NEW YEAR, AND RAISE A GLASS AND A THOUGHT FOR THOSE NO LONGER ON PARADE.
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- Facebook -- Steve Scully (OK), 21:02:12 11/28/08 Fri
Hi everyone
Are you aware that there is a 27 Regt RA group on facebook, albeit the membership is quiet small, I left a message directing them to the official Regimental site as I am sure there are some who are not aware of it.
May I take this opportunity to wish everyone a "Merry Christmas" and a "Happy New year". This will of course be impossible for those who have recently lost loved ones, perhaps we should spare a thought for those who are no longer with us and their families at this time.
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- were is everybody -- moody gordie (getting sad), 04:50:33 10/12/08 Sun
hi everybody if you remmeber me i was the b.c driver for maj jones 23 bty for 3 good years missed everybody did not no this site was here tilli saw aold pal name on another site,saw a old lads name on this site sorry to here he past away A LEWINGTON my regards to family and to all the rest of the old gunners which have past on to a better place. mmbest wish,s to everybody .MALA GORDIE MOODY.
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- old faces -- sconey watson (happy), 12:19:22 11/21/08 Fri
hi woody i think i remember you you were in 23bty just before i left if you are the same guy i am thinking of. i rember the tash you had. in fact i may have a photo somewhere. if your not who i think welcome to the site anyway we are all one big happy family
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- old mates -- Mick Brierley, 08:04:09 02/24/08 Sun
Hi all,I was with in HQ BTY from 1973 to 1984 Ive seen a few names Iknew well ie Dennis Marks,Tiny,Ken Sats, Colin Cheyne,Jock Russell.I was surprised to see so many people still in touch.
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- Drummer -- Colin Woodruffe (Thinking), 06:00:40 11/21/08 Fri
I recognise Jock russell`s name and the fact he played guitar, in a early incarnation of said band the drummer was Ken Stevens AkA Twizzle who was a great friend of mine untill he was posted tp HK and we sort of lost touch who
else remembers him?
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- Hi Tiny -- Colin Woodruffe, 04:48:03 11/18/08 Tue
Hi Tiny
Thanks for your reply. Yes I had a `tache and dark hair (still have hair but sadly now grey and tache is long gone) I was in the regt for circ six years from 68 so we may have crossed paths but sadly my memory is not what it was so my recall of yor good self is not clear but not to worry.when we meet I am sure all will be made clear.
Regards Colin
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- Hi to Ken Satts -- Colin Woodruffe (Happy), 04:37:04 11/18/08 Tue
Hi Ken(Satts)
Yes I do remember you and I am happy that some one remembers me I saw your recent pic at the reunion and you do not appear to have change a great deal.You are pictured with Jonny Reggea what a blast from the past.
regards Colin
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- Hello -- Colin Woodruffe (Happy), 07:07:51 11/13/08 Thu
Found this site this week I had a bout of nostalgia last rememberance day and started looking around the net.
Any way i am really Happy that so many of you out there are well and enjoying life and myself apart keeping in touch
I loved my time in the regt in 23 and Hq Btys and think of my time and my comrades a lot(even more as i grow older) so i would be delighted if any of you who remember me got in touch and we could "shoot the breeze" about common memories
love to hear from you
Regards colin
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- Re: Hello -- Colin Woodruffe (happy), 13:47:46 11/13/08 Thu
- Re: Hello -- Ken (satts) Satterly, 05:38:00 11/17/08 Mon
- Re: Hello -- TINY GORMAN, 02:15:50 11/18/08 Tue
- 6 Bty Website -- Dai, 06:22:31 11/13/08 Thu
The website address for 6 Bty is www.shiny-six.co.uk
and access the messageboard (for now, will be putting a link on the ste soon) www.voy.com/104372/
cheers
Dai
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- 6 bty -- dicky broughton, 06:45:14 11/08/08 Sat
met jimmy paterson at my brother in laws funeral on 16 oct
hope he will show at the next do may be in feb ,
does 6 bty web need some new spark plugs joke
dicky
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- Re: 6 bty -- Mick Taw (:-)), 11:40:30 11/10/08 Mon
- Trying to Contact -- Simon Ward, 04:54:24 11/10/08 Mon
I am writing on behalf of a former member of 6 Battery, 27 Reg,t RA.
His details are: -
22430618 LBdr Edward WILLIAMS.
He served in B Troop, ^ Battery between 1950 and 1952 asa National Serviceman when the Battery was stationed in Hong Kong.
He is very keen to trace some of his former friends from his days as a National Serviceman and in particular would like to get in touch with the following: -
Leonard SHEPARD 9Who came from Halifax)
Peter PARKING (who came from Luton)
Harrold JONES (who came from Yorkshire)
Dennis WHEELDON (who came from the Isle of Wight)
Any assistance you can give on tracing his old friend - or any other members of B Troop from that era would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Simon WARD
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- 23 Bty Reunion -- Stan the Man, 05:04:01 11/07/08 Fri
Calling all Ex 23
Bty reunion in Liverpool on 24th Jan 09. Neil Thompson runs a pub in Knowsley village, so we know it will open just like the bty club (all hours).
Good way to wash out the crimbo cob webs.
Visit www.23bty.co.uk for more info.
Spike will putting up more info very soon.
Hope to see you all there?
Stan the Man
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- 6 Battery web site -- Kev Russell (Don,t let the Bas!!rds get you down), 04:48:31 11/05/08 Wed
Anyone know what has happend to 6 battery website ?
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- Photo's -- John Clarke, 12:12:43 11/04/08 Tue
It's been 5 months since the re-union and still no photos, what's happened to them?
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- Where's Paul Murphy -- Tom Neary (Lost Comms), 11:40:56 10/31/08 Fri
Just enquireing if any of your members know the whereabouts of Paul Murphy?He would have joined the regiment about 1984,having passed out from woolwich with Leipzig troop.
His dad was a bsm of one of the battery's in 40 field regt when they were in Colchester.I myself was posted to 46 AD bty 2nd field regt at the same time.Trying to re-establish comms.
any help would be appreciated.
Tom Neary.
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- Searching for Geordie Paul Thompson -- Eddie Carden- RSM, 1986-89 (Enquiring), 15:37:28 10/23/08 Thu
I have been advised by Terry St.P to use this contact site to try and find the whereabouts of a one Geordie Paul Thompson (Wife Monika). This is on behalf of an old mate in 1.RHA (B Bty) called John (Paddy) O'Leary, They served together in the Gun Park at RSA and were good friends, Paddy has tried RA records and pensions with no luck,so hopefully if someone out there knows please let him have my email.Thankyou.
Very much hoping to be at next Reunion.
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- Last Post -- Terry St Pierre (Condolences), 05:53:16 10/21/08 Tue
Once again I have the sad duty to inform you of the death of a really great character within the regiment. Geordie Steele the reknown Regimental Restaraunt NCO of Napier Barracks Dortmund and the unforgettable Postie of Hopton Barracks Devizes finally recieved his wings last Thursday. Geordie passed away after a long illness and our thoughts go to his family at this sad time.
TSP
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- gurkhas -- woody (fuming), 11:12:57 10/15/08 Wed
Just checked out the site sconey referred to,and joined the petition,when you consider some of the drastic mistakes made by immigration,and the amount of illegals they have 'lost' how they can then deny some of the best soldiers ever to serve the basic right to stay in the country they served they are not mercenaries they are british soldiers and our brothers in arms join the fight to let them stay
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- ANY 56/78 BTY REMEMBER? 56 @50 msl regt -- MALCOLM BOWEN, 06:41:40 10/14/08 Tue
There is a guy on the 50th Missile site looking for any person from 56 bty nee 78 bty who might remember him he is Tom Lycett he was with left section 56/78 bty's 1963-1969 he may be contacted on 01384341277.I don't suppose there are any old guys from the 78 bty days who remember me also ex left section 1962-1965.
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- Gurhkas -- John Clarke, 14:18:53 10/13/08 Mon
>>I couldn’t agree with you more Sconey.
>When you think of the Rif raf and terrorists that we
>let into our country and keep them in luxury, it makes
>my blood boil to think how the Ghurkhas are being
>treated.
>Let’s all get behind our true friends and allies of
>this country and give them our full support that they
>so richly deserve.
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- URGENT -- LEYLAND[CHUBBY], 03:58:19 10/13/08 Mon
This message is on behalf of KEN SMYTH,if anyone gets an EMAIL from ken do not open,[DELETE]is PC is down with [VIRUS]might be attached in E.MAIL.
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- gurkhas -- sconey watson1966-1972 (angry), 13:38:21 10/10/08 Fri
hi all
found this site and thought maybe some of you would feel the same as me the way the gurkha,s have been treated and you might like to sign the petition.
www.gurkhajustice.org.uk.
after all these guys have done for us in britain i feel they should get the recognition they deserve. so lets all signup. hope you are all well.great to see you all at sandbay. all the best. sconey
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- Re: gurkhas -- John (Brummy) Clarke, 14:24:51 10/12/08 Sun
- FIND A FRIEND -- M HOOK (HAPPY), 12:57:48 10/09/08 Thu
HELLO OUT THERE OLD GUNNER LOOKING 4 ANOTHER OLD GUNNER GO,S BY THE NAME OF THE PIMPEL ONLY JOKING HIS REAL NAME IS MICK CONLEY HOOK .CANN,T GET THROUGH ON HIS EMAIL CAN ENYBODY ,help .ALL SO LOOKING FOR ANOTHER LAD GRAMEM WIFE CALLED BARBRA FROM 23 BTY OR ENYBODY THAT REMEMBERS ME P.S. ALSO PETER LAKE TATTY
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- OLD MATES -- moodysmuggler (HAPPYX), 15:23:34 10/08/08 Wed
HI TO ALL OLD GUNNERS OUT THERE THE GORDIES ARE HERE SEEN A OLD NAME ON THIS GOOD SITE JUST LOGGED ON MICK HOOK ARE U IN THERE 1969 TO 1973 23 BTY X B SITTER.IF ENBODYELS BIG THANKS
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- ken tock -- dicky broughton, 12:50:40 10/08/08 Wed
hi every one bit quiet out thereon all sights i met ken
tock ex 56 bty at the reunion he was also trying to track
down bill mennie like me well i have made some progress
thanks to graham davis ken gave me his e mail address
so i can pass on any info but no matter how i try it will
not go any body out there in contact with 56 bty or ken
if you can help me please.
of to cardiff on fri morning to 132 bty reunion organised
this year by pete peanuts timms will be a wet weekend
taking my wellies see you there
regards dicky,
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- bill mennie -- dickie broughton, 11:46:50 09/30/08 Tue
hi graham thanks for that info have sent a invite to him
has he no e mail address
regards dickie
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- Brummy Clarke -- Graham Tune, 01:48:05 09/22/08 Mon
Thanks for that Brummy, good to hear from you too, I have been trying that address even though I missed a bit out of it. I have a feeling its my ISP thats blocking so I will go back to them. Anyhow thanks again.
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- CONTACT -- DICKY BROUGHTON, 12:19:04 09/17/08 Wed
HI ALL TRYING VERY HARD TO TRACE BILL MENNIE EX 23 56 HQ
BTY LOST CONTACT AFTER THE REUNION AT LARKHILL SPOKE TO
JIMMY PATTERSON ON HIS RETURN FROM GERMANY TO NO AVAIL
BRIAN BETHEL ARE YOU STILL IN CONTACT WITH GRAHAM DAVIS
CAN YOU HELP AT ALL ANYBODY OUT THERE PLEASE,
CHEERS DICKY,
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- Hi all -- David Hatchard (Scouse), 13:31:02 09/22/08 Mon
Hi all hope everyone is well
Im off Sharm Diving a hobby I took up with 23bty 1978
Still going strong
My son is in army at moment he joined at 16 he is now 27 he loves it we are going to see him in Cyprus christmas
Good Health to you all
Scouse
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- Contact E-Mail Address -- Graham Tune, 02:51:26 09/19/08 Fri
Could someone please assist me with a contactable e-mail address for Brian Bethell. I have tried brian_and_sue@paradise.nz also brian and sue@paradise.nz but neither are getting there.It maybe my IP that is not allowing the addresses thats something I am working on. If you can assist I would be grateful.
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- Searching -- Graham Tune, 02:57:16 09/15/08 Mon
I am trying to contact John(Lofty)Turnbull, the last information I had on him was that he was working for the Council in Necastle. I have tried their site but without any luck. If any of you 23 & 27 guys have any info I would be most greatfull.
To every one else out there good health and good fortune.
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- Hi all -- Scouse Hatchard (Dave) 23bty 1975- 1980, 14:14:30 09/13/08 Sat
Just found the site have been in contact with guys from 23 bty web site lost link computer crashed
Hope we are all well
Cheers
Scouse Hatchard
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- Pensions -- John Clarke, 09:23:19 09/02/08 Tue
Can anyone tell me when pensions started in the army?
I left the Regiment in 1971 and they had not started then.
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- Brian Smart -- Terry St Pierre, 03:33:44 09/08/08 Mon
Hi Terry and Graham,
I did try to contact Brian Smart and I know he lives in Amesbury. I wrote him a letter but he never replied along with many others. I also wrote to Derek Vardy but again he doesn't seem to be interested. I see Percy Watts from time to time but he is another that is contented with his life the way it is. I suppose that its not everyone that wants to keep in touch. The site is here for those that do.
Regards
Terry
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- Reply to Terry Swift -- Graham Tune, 02:48:04 09/08/08 Mon
Hi Terry,
Who could forget you and that motley crew, yes we did have some good times and lots of them.
Sorry can't help with Brian Smart havn,t seen him for years however if I do bump into him I will get him onto the OCA.
Beast wishes,
Graham.
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- Beano Wells -- Ian Smudge Smith, 13:14:17 09/06/08 Sat
Hi to Everyone
Shopping in ASDA's Southampton today, pushing my trolley I bumped into Mike Beano Wells ex 23, seventies who I have given the Site details to. What a small world !!!
Off to Lippstadt for the Herbstwoche next month, is anyone else going !!
Regards
Ian
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- Still Around -- Graham Tune, 08:44:09 09/04/08 Thu
Hi to all that know me and after looking through the members list there are still a few. I joined the Regiment in 1967 in Devizes and left in 1982 when they where in Lippstadt. I left the regulars in 92 to work for the Army Cadet Force as a Quartermster and still in the post.Looking at some of the photo's in your album those of you I know havn't changed a bit!!!!! but then many years have passed since we have been in touch and I am only too pleased to see that the Regiment has its own site. Now I know where you have all been hiding I will keep in touch, best wishes and good health to you all.
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- Holidays -- Terry St Pierre (Happy), 22:59:38 07/28/08 Mon
Hi Guys, I will be away for about 10 days fishing in France(not in Dave's back garden). Please save any correspondence until I get back
Terry
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- new poster, old soldier -- terry swift, 10:12:27 08/13/08 Wed
hi everyone,
new to the site (thanks woody) but have seen loads of names that i served alongside in Lippstadt from 72-75, would be fantastic to get in touch with you all and catch up on the last 30 odd years!!
so if any of you remember me (swifty) please drop me a line
regards
terry
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- chuckles carter ( lincoln ) -- kenneth broad ( retford ), 05:22:58 08/20/08 Wed
a.,up chuck yes i rember you well we went through training to-gether and then dortmund, ileft in 68 went into merchant navy.still in as such but as a repair manager for a marine company in s.wales barry )ive been in touch with sammy hay, looking for jimmy neil im looking now at apieceof news on this page maybe i can contact him an some of the other guys.well will sign off await a reply. take care chuck ....ken
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- Reunion -- John Clarke, 15:57:57 08/09/08 Sat
Terry I hope that you enjoyed your holiday in France, but when you get back could you put some photo's on the reunion page, it has been 2 months now and I'm sure everyone would like to see them.
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- 27 gw regt crookham -- jock brown (happy dennis powner), 06:43:38 08/03/08 Sun
Hiwas in queen elizabeth barracks sandy lane Crookham worked in the sgnts mess 58/59
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- Hi all -- Shaun Garnier (Lost pics), 02:40:08 07/31/08 Thu
Hi, I was with 27 Field in Lippstadt, 56 Bty, from 76 to 81, I lost all my photos of my time in Germany an Ireland, if any one has any they could email me with me in them I would be grateful.
I was in Survey troop with Sgt Brian Bethel, I had the fortune or was it mis fortune to be his driver lol, also I was with Close ops in NI in 79 so any pictures from this time would also be appriciated.
Hopefully some will remember me :-))
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- Weston -- Kev Russell (Dont,let the Bast!!!s get you down), 05:03:05 07/30/08 Wed
Finaly got round to it.
Thanks to everyone for my first (and not the last) reunion.
What a great weekend, thanks Terry and everyone who helped organise it.
On the Sunday night I think I saw a couple of 56 battery lads a little worse for wear, sleeping under the Grand Pier,
I would imagane they got a little cold, so being the resoursfull types I guess they managed to warm themselves up.
Anyway It was great to see some of the old faces and look forward to the nexe one.
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- Profile -- John Clarke, 16:05:26 07/27/08 Sun
Thanks Dave, profile updated, it's easy when you know how.
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- Profile -- John Clarke, 16:36:18 07/26/08 Sat
I wish someone would show me how to put the photo on the Profile. I've selected a photo, clicked on copy but when you click over the square where the photo should go the paste option is greyed out.
I have done the history and interests but no luck with the photo.
HELP!!!!
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- MY PROFILE -- TINY, 01:39:11 07/17/08 Thu
JUST UPDATED MY PROFILE WITH A PICY, WORKS OK. WELL DONE WEBMASTER
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- Last Post -- Terry St Pierre (Sincere Condolences), 01:21:21 07/18/08 Fri
It is with regret that I have to inform you of the passing of yet another of our old comrades Jock Sneddon. Jock passed away last Monday and our best wishes go to his wife Kate and any other family members. I do not have any other details at this time but will post them as known and in accordance with the families wishes.
Terry
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- last post -- dicky broughton, 12:15:34 07/18/08 Fri
sincere condolences to wife family of jock
dicky & rae broughton.
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- Re: last post -- Brian Bragg (Sincere Condolences), 11:07:59 07/19/08 Sat
- Oldies from Devizes -- Des Hover, 06:21:37 07/09/08 Wed
Hi all I spent two years at Devizes with 6 Bty RA , I joined on the Regts return to the UK Lofty Hide was AISigs 23 BTY and I was the AISIGS in 6 BTY , I used to play cricket and rugby for the Regt any body out there remembers them days ,, If I remmber right Terry St-Pierre was the BSMs Driver cheers and beers to all Des Hover
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- empty email -- Dave Abbott, 11:59:55 07/16/08 Wed
I have been trialling a system that should allow Terry to email all members in the database and, inadvertantly,it sent everyone an empty email. I supposed I should be pleased that it actually worked. You can now update and alter your own profile on the site and upload one repeat one image of yourself so that everyone can see how gracefully you have all aged. Please follow the instructions on the site so that there are fewer hiccups and let me have your feedback please.
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- last post -- covo, 02:43:23 07/09/08 Wed
It is with great sadness that i must inform you of the passing away of my brother (spider kelly ex 56bty)who died peacefully at home aged 54yrs after a long illness
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- Reunion Photographs -- Terry St Pierre, 08:58:12 07/06/08 Sun
Bit slow on the site at the moment, must be the calm after the storm.
Could anyone email me some photo's taken at the reunion. I have had a few off John Clark but would like a selection so I can get some on site.
Regards
Terry
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- western -- dave atkin ackers, 11:23:43 06/09/08 Mon
i would also like to thank you terry for a fantastic weekend.met some of the boys again.kev russel sugy patterson and so on .so once again thank you.
p.s. i like the fred astair.bit .lol.
dave atkin ackers.
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- woolwich -- dave atkin ackers, 19:02:06 06/29/08 Sun
hi all.
iam working nights down in london.so yesterday morning i jumped on a bus and went to the old barracks at woolwich.
i could not walk around as it is still a army barracks. but not for the r.a.after about half an hour looking arond i went to the fire power museum in the old arsenal.it only cost a fiver. but i spent hours looking at all the guns in the collection.well worth a visit. even got some t shirts with the gunners logo on. fantastic day.take a look at the fire power web site. cheers all. dave atkin ackers.
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- addition -- David Woodfin, 08:26:04 06/29/08 Sun
in addition to my previous message may i offer my condolences to the family and freinds of those no longer with us and wish a speedy recovery to those not well at this time,woody
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- 6 battery 1952-1953 -- Brian Clift, 02:24:25 06/29/08 Sun
Just recently come across this web site.Brings back memories of my days with C troop 6 Bty stationed at Taites Cairn Kowloon doing my national service.Any one remember this location?
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- finding website -- David Woodfin (good), 10:21:03 06/28/08 Sat
Stumbled across site by accident but pleased that I Did, good to know so many of you are still kicking, the gallery brought back lots of good memories especially my time in 23 I have loads of photos of that time and when I figure out my scanner I will send them, strangely most are taken in 23 battery bar! terrys done a fantastic job keeping the regiment alive and though sadly im too late for this reunion will try to make the next, best wishes to all, WOODY
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- Emma's run -- pete smith, 12:12:41 06/19/08 Thu
Come on everybody, let's try and help in whatever way we can. We're all 'family' on here.
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- emmas run -- dave atkin, 09:09:37 06/18/08 Wed
hello all.
their is a young lady on 23bty site who needs our help.
so check it out and see what you can do.if you have lost a loved one because of the dreaded c word you will no what i mean. so come on you no you want to.
cheers dave atkin.
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- REUNION -- nobby hall, 08:06:28 06/18/08 Wed
Patricia and I would like to thank you Terry and Carmael for a very nice weekend, it was nice to see old faces even if I coudn't remember names I put it down to age , Once again thank you To both of you.
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- 2008 REUNION -- JIM & PAT PRICE, 12:40:25 06/15/08 Sun
Hi to all at the 27 reunion this was our first one but after a great weekend it definatly will not be our last. Like some one has already said it was like going back in time. Great company, banter & camaraderie Special thanks to Terry & Carmel for all the hard work and organization which enabled us all to have a great time.
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- Reunion 2008 -- Colin Cheyne, 07:42:31 06/13/08 Fri
Hi Terry and Carmel, I would just like to say a big Thank you for taking the time to organise a fantastic reunion. It is a credit to you why it was such a wonderful occasion - I had such a laugh! Thanks also go to Sutts, Reggie, Tiny, BB, Mick, Archie and anyone I've missed. Regards to you all, COLIN
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- reunion -- Sponge & Linda, 07:51:52 06/12/08 Thu
Thanks Terry for making last week-end possible it was like we had never left 27 havn't laugh so much since 1976 great seeing you all again. looking forward to 2010.
Sponge & Linda
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- Reunion -- Reg Crouch, 04:34:45 06/12/08 Thu
Just to echo whats been said a great time for all who were there
Reg & linda
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- Reunion -- Terry, 13:28:32 06/11/08 Wed
Hi Terry thanks for the great weekend we had. First one we had been to and it was fantastic meeting up with everyone, even the wives had a ball.
Dadge & Bill (Rodney) Newbury.
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- REUNION -- [CHUBBY], 10:18:45 06/11/08 Wed
hi terry
just to say THANKS for all you do,next time will take more RUM,take care all,from us both.
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- reunion -- sconey watson1966-1972 (very happy), 05:14:31 06/10/08 Tue
hi terry
a big thankyou once again.you done another wonderful job. great place briliant company, and lovely weather. what more could you ask for.a pity brum wouldn,t let me pay to take him into the caves at cheddar.
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- reunion -- Mick Brierley, 08:29:51 06/10/08 Tue
Terry thanks once again for all your efforts,and to everyone who turned up and made it a brilliant weekend.I cant remember when I last laughed so much.Met a lot of old friends and did a lot of catching up
all the best to everyone Mick B
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- reunion -- tiny, 08:25:25 06/10/08 Tue
THANKS TERRY. As has already been said by others, what a great weekend. to see faces from 28 + years back and some still look as fresh as they did in 1980.
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- Reunion 2008 -- Mike (Alias Johnnie Reggae) Marks, 05:00:09 06/10/08 Tue
Thank you Terry & Carmel for a great weekend. It was special to see all the old and new faces, seeing Sponge, Linda, Geordie, Covo, Peewee & Ollie for the first time in at least 25 years was fantastic. It definately should'nt be the last and for me regt'l reunions are the way ahead, you meet everyone and thats how it should be. To Terry x 2, Ken, Tiny, Tam & Colin hope to see you all soon, to everyone else all the best see you in 2010.
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- reunion 2008 -- mick kelly (covo), 04:43:16 06/10/08 Tue
thanks to everyone for a fantastic weekend,and to terry for taking the time and effort to arrange a great reunion,so us old one's could be young again....
A great time was had by me and lin,and hope to see you all in 2010 mick & lin
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- Reunion 2008 -- Ken (satts) Satterly, 02:55:36 06/10/08 Tue
What a fantastic weekend, Many Thanks to all who attended and made it what it was. Great to see people like Sponge and Lynda, Mick Brierley and the Pay corps twins Ollie and Peewee who attended for the first time. Hopefully we will get a few more new ones in 2010 and for those who could not make it you missed a great weekend and hopefully you can make the next one. Biggest thanks go once again to Terry and Carmel for all your time and effort in arranging another successful weekend, Thankyou.
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- 2008 reunion -- tomo, 14:55:43 06/09/08 Mon
Another great reunion enjoyed by all.I cannot remember much about saturday night but by all account i was going to breakfast with a bottle of lucosade on the sunday morning.Both Kim and myself enjoyed he whole weekend and will definatly be at the next one.Thanks Terry for getting us all together again.
Regards.
Tomo.
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- 2008 reunion -- bill short, 14:13:59 06/09/08 Mon
fantastic weekend had by all i think terry,well done.look forward to the next one.all the best to one and all.bill short.
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- Re-union 2008 -- BB (Just Fantastic), 13:23:28 06/09/08 Mon
Well what a fantastic weekend well done Terry bringing all of us togeather again like this, new and old faces makes this event even better each year great to see you all!
BB
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- 27 Regimental Reunion 2008 -- Mick & Dee Taw, 12:00:51 06/09/08 Mon
Terry,
What can one say that has not been said already, old & new faces this time - what comraderie, what banter & what friendship – typical Army friendship & second to none in my opinion & I second that civvies just don't understand that bond between us all.
As I said it was great to see so many old faces & Dee & I had a fantastic weekend & we can't wait for the next one.
I hope me singing & jokes didn't put anyone off for the next one but it was typical 6 Bty to goad someone in to doing it.
Great to see you & Carmel again as it was many others & again I would second that more ex & old officers should hopefully understand what they are missing & how well the reminiscing goes that they attend in future.
Good luck to all & we’ll see you at the next one.
Mad (Mick Dee)
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- thanks for reunion 06/06/08 -- tam (happy), 11:41:25 06/09/08 Mon
thanks terry for reunion. had great time meeting up with old mates, and i do mean OLD. cheers. wife enjoyed herself also. thanks for making her feel welcome. from tam christie
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- reunion -- ollie, 09:11:22 06/09/08 Mon
Tery a great weekend i left the regt. in 1972 my first reunion but not my last. Thanks to all who made me welcome it was like going back to the regt. hope more HQ BTY 1970/72 turn up next time thanks again ollie
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- Reunion -- peter smith, 08:49:38 06/09/08 Mon
Terry, Thanks for organising such a good weekend. Brilliant to see old friends again, renew friendships formed at Coventry and new ones made this time. It's an effortless occasion. You don't need to actually know anyone to come, if you're 27, then you're family.
I'd like to say thanks to everyone who made my partner, Julie, so welcome. She was impressed by everyone she met and can't wait for the next event.
Thanks again.
Ho De Ho!
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- Reunion -- Dennis Martin, 08:18:22 06/09/08 Mon
Just returned from Sand Bay, this was our first reunion what a fantastic weekend, we met so many nice people with lots of good memories from the past. Thanks Terry for all your hard work in organising the reunion, we look forward to the next one (HI DE HI!!!!!)
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- Reunion -- Terry St Pierre, 08:14:31 06/09/08 Mon
John you were bloody quick. If I hadn't stopped to mow the lawn I would have beaten you to it. What can one say. Thank you all for coming, it was the best yet. The atmosphere was electric when I arrived on Friday and the cameraderie just continued all weekend. The civvies couldn't comprehend what it was all about, they haven't experienced such friendship and they were very complimentary. There were lots of rumours that this was the last one, well thats what they were, just rumours. It was obvious that you all want a repeat performance so we will have another in 2010.
I thank you all for making the weekend special and it was my pleasure to do the arrangements.
I would like to single out two people who support us no matter what their agenda and they are General Burton and Lt Col Claydon. We sadly lack officer support at these functions and their appearance is very much appreciated. ( Lt Col Comben please dont take umbridge at that remark as we consider you one of us)
I hope you all had a safe journey back and once again it was my pleasure
Regards
Terry
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- Re-Union -- John Clarke, 07:47:03 06/09/08 Mon
Just got back from a wonderful weekend at Weston. I want to thank Terry for all his hard work organising it. It was great meeting old friends again, the years just disapeared, it was like we were all together only yesterday and we couldn't have had better weather.
Once again thank you Terry.
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- 27 reg. reunion weston -- goronwy (taffy) owen, 13:22:56 06/05/08 Thu
HI GUYS. CAUGHT UP WITH YOU AT LAST. SORRY I CANT MAKE IT THIS WEKEND HOPE TO MAKE THE NEXT ONE. DONT HAVE MY OWN P.C. BUT HAVE THE USE OF A FRIEND'S. WILL CHECK FOR REPLIES FROM YOU WITH ALL THE GOINGS ON FROM THE COMING WEEKEND. CHEERS GRON
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- Goronwy Owen aka Gron or Taff -- Darren owen, 14:59:20 05/24/08 Sat
Hi, anyone have any photo's of my dad or remember him from his RA days? He doesn't use the web but if you want to get in touch I can give you his details.
As you were,
Darren
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- swimming -- dave atkin ackers, 23:15:30 06/03/08 Tue
thanks for that terry.
i will pack my trunks then. lol.
see you all their.
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- Dave Ackers -- Terry St Pierre, 23:18:24 06/02/08 Mon
Dave, it's not the hedge you have to watch. Its the river and its bloody cold.
Terry
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- Site Maintenance -- Terry St Pierre, 23:15:32 06/02/08 Mon
The site is being worked on this week and it may not be possible to log on at times. The work is essential to improve the site and to prepare it for its handover from Dave to myself. By the end of the week all should be back to normal.
For those that are going to the reunion drive safely and I'll see you there. For those that havent made up there minds or are sitting on the fence, there are still rooms available so pick up the phone and come and have a good time.
Regards
Terry
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- get together -- dave atkin ackers, 09:57:37 06/02/08 Mon
well not long now.
looking forward to it. so if you see me fall into the hedge late at night. kindly pick me up and set me off in the right direction.
see you all soon dave atkin ackers.
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- JUST DAYS AWAY -- TINY, 03:16:56 05/27/08 Tue
LOOKIN FORWARD TO SEEIN SOME OLD FACES, NOT THAT I THINK YOU ALL GOT OLD FACES, WELL SOME OF YOU HAVE OBVIOUSLY.SUCH AS GEORDIE PARKER AND SATTS BUT TIME DOES THAT DONT IT, POOR SOULS. BEEN WARMIN UP WITH A FEW BEER FILLED WEEKENDS AND THE ODD BOTTLE OF JD. SEE YA ALL SOON ALL BEIN WELL. TINY
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- Can anyone remember Michael Sharpe -- Joanne Jennings, 06:40:28 05/29/08 Thu
Hi
If anyone out there can remeber Michael Sharpe who was at Napier barracks from 1963 - 1966 please get in touch.
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- paddy hynes -- covo (happy), 18:53:41 05/24/08 Sat
I would just like to thank the 27 website for getting me in touch with a friend i have not seen or spoke to in 30yrs
cheers covo
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- 2 weeks to go chaps -- covo (happy), 17:45:23 05/24/08 Sat
only 2 weeks to go now, i only hope everybody is as ready as me and lin is.
see you all there......mick & lin
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- site maintenance -- Dave Abbott, 07:12:21 05/20/08 Tue
Hi everyone, I will be doing some site maintenance over the next few weeks which might mean the site does not work properly at times. I will be putting in a feature that will enable you to upload your own photos to the site and increasing the security slightly. I will also be introducing some admin features for Terry.
Unfortunately my wife and I can not come to the reunion due to circumstances beyond our control so have a great time and see you next time hopefully.
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- 56 Battery -- Ian Calvert, 15:34:35 03/01/08 Sat
Hi, I'm writing a message on behalf of my colleague who doesn't have internet access; Ian Calvert who was ex 56 Bty. in the mid 70's. Anyone who remembers Ian and would like to contact him, can do so via the above email. I have shown him some of the photos from the site re: the N.I. tour of 74/75 and he recognises and named quite a few of you; so he knows you guys!!
I am also an ex Gunner (12 AD Regt.) and the Blogmaster of Napier Barracks, Dortmund: http://napierbarracksdortmund.blogspot.com/
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- Reunion -- Terry St Pierre (Shopping Aghhh!!!!!!), 10:43:18 04/30/08 Wed
Just to let you know for forward planning purposes, I have booked a 49 seater coach to take the ladies on a shopping trip to the Cribbs Causeway Shopping Mall in Bristol.
The bus will leave Sandbay after breakfast on Saturday 1000am and return to Sandbay for 4 oclock. There is no charge for the trip out but it will be on a first come first seated basis. Husbands and partners are allowed but have to take credit cards and wallet.
Regards
Terry
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- Lookin for people fae 27 field reg 56 battery -- Carol Hynes (joyful), 12:17:41 05/14/08 Wed
hi im lookin for sum old army buddies for my dad they would have been in the royal artillery 27 field reg 56 battery in 1975 to 1982 plz get in touch if u know him. his name is stephen hynes or people would know him as paddy.
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- Lift -- Brian Bragg (Re-Union), 13:42:04 05/12/08 Mon
Hi all, well not been on here too much as I have only just found the new site (which I have to say excellent work guys)if anyone is passing Rotherham going to the reunion on the 6th I am looking for a lift, I only live 2 mins off the M1 at Meadowhall turn off (pay 1/2 the petrol)email address on members list- train fare is rediculas, looking forward to seeing all the old comerades and new.
Regards BB
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- Dress for Reunion -- Brian Bethell, 01:33:15 05/06/08 Tue
Hope you got Terry's message about dress Pete; it means you can't, repeat can't, turn up in your mankini !!
Even if it is in the Regimental colours......
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- Itineray -- Terry St Pierre (Happy and Casual), 02:05:52 05/03/08 Sat
No itinary for the weekend. Nothing organised or formal. A casual weekend for like minded people to have a drink chat and enjoy themselves. Dress smart casual. If you want to suit and boot thats also fine. I would think the ladies would like to dress up a bit on the Saturday night though.
Terry
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- Reunion -- pete smith, 12:20:40 05/01/08 Thu
Terry, thanks for organising the coach trip, great, can't wait lol. Is there an itinery for the weekend at all, and is there any particular night we need to dress up a bit more (ie. regimental tie etc)? I'm more than happy to appear as a member of the cast of 'Shameless' but not if everyone else is suited and booted, Saturday night for example?
Looking forward to the weekend, Coventry was excellent, this should be even better given the proximity of the qualities of the area.
Regards
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- Reunion -- Terry St Pierre, 10:27:38 04/30/08 Wed
Hi again Mick,
Just a quick update.Sadly Gary Cooper passed away a few years ago. Jimmy Hughes Jimmy Neil and Jimmy Walters should all be at the reunion. If you can make it it would be good to see you.
Terry
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- Thanks Terry -- michael carter (thanks), 04:12:00 04/30/08 Wed
Hi Terry thanks for remembering me i thought i was all alone out here,yes they where happy memories some of the lads i remember where Jimmy worrilow,Lenny Johnson,Lofty Lee,Gary Cooper,Ted Elms,John Wooldridge,Jimmy Hughes,Jim Walters,Paddy Mcgarry,Pop Briggs,Webby,Kenny Jarvie,Jimmy Neil,Bill russel, Sid,Barrett just to name a few,i enjoyed the RAF however the comradeship was not the same,i am looking at the possibility of coming to the reunion Mick C
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- Does anyone remember me -- michael carter (chuckles), 04:13:41 04/27/08 Sun
I wonder if anyone remembers me i was with 27 regt 6 battery from 1962 til 1966 my nickmame was chuckles i would love to here from any of the old boys after leaving the army i joinded the Raf and served 22 years another world civvies in uniform.
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- Condolences -- John Clarke, 16:04:20 04/26/08 Sat
It is with great sadness I have to inform you that Ian (Peaky) Peacocks wife Helen suddenly passed away last week.
I’m sure that everyone who knows Ian will be in their thoughts at this sad time
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- Surprise Visitor -- Brian Bethell, 00:30:55 02/29/08 Fri
Bugger me! There we were, Sue and I, settling down to a quiet evening last night when a knock came to the door; Rocky Hudson and his brothers came to call!!
Perhaps not too surprising to some, but he lives in the North of England, and we live in New Zealand! I can only put it down to taking the wrong turn-off from the A1(M); happens to us all..
Anyway, it was great to see him, he's over here as best man for his brother's wedding and had a spare hour or two to kill. He brought us up to date with all the news that he was aware of - and he didn't even go near my beer supply. (and yes, it was Rocky - we checked his ID!)
Yes Anne, he behaved like a gentleman, even though Sue answered the door in her nightie...
Anyway, we're packing our things and heading north in a couple of months, and hope to catch up with the rest of our friends at Weston Super Mare!!
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- Thanks Dicky & Terry -- Malcolm Bowen, 02:00:11 04/15/08 Tue
Many thanks to Dicky & Terry for the infomation they provided regarding 132 bty.I had good talks with ex members from Scotland to Wales, whilst is was good to hear all the old names and what and where they are now there is remorse for those who are no longer with us.But this is what these sites are all about and they are a great asset to a special kind of person, The ex servicemen and women! Hope to see you in Cardif Dicky
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- Premiership Footy -- Stan the Man, 03:07:57 04/12/08 Sat
Hi all
For those of you that don't want too wait for Match of the Day or Football First on a Saturday.
Watch Premiership football on the NET for FREE.
Go to http://www.myp2p.eu then click the software tab, scroll down the page and you will see the software required.
Download TVAnts and Sopcast these are the two main programs, (remeber to reboot you machine after downloading the programs).
To run program,
Go back to http://www.myp2p.eu, go to Live Sport. Select the sport you want i.e. football from the list, then the game or match.
On the left hand side you will see all the stations that are running that game, double click on the the television picture on the far right of the page that has TVAnts or Sopcast and wait for it to load and your away.
With Sopcast you have to scroll and select the game again from the channel list once it has loaded.
With TVAnts just wait for it to load, be patient it will take a couple of minutes too load. If one channel does not work then try another.
All games run about 2/3 minutes behind.
She will never get you away from the machine on a Saturday afternoon any more Ha! Ha!
All the best
Stan the Man
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- 132 BTY -- Malcolm Bowen, 08:23:13 04/11/08 Fri
As a belated newcomer to this site I have just read about JIMMY NEIL'S 65th birthday party, it has to be the Jimmy I knew from 1965 to? I left in 1971. Did he ever forfill his wish to bite someones ear off? I also note with dismay that 132 had a reunion I wish I had known, are there any out there who remember me Malcolm Bowen (Bow or Badger) I was E subs driver 1969/1971. Does anybody from the Bty remember Vern the Gern and the answer from the days in Borneo,if you lads are out there please get in touch
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- URGENT PLEASE READ!!!!!!! -- thomas duxbury, 07:40:30 04/06/08 Sun
I am posting this and taking it at face value. It came to me via a reliable source and besides all warnings should be heeded...better safe than sorry.
You should be alert during the next few days. Do not open any message with an attachment entitled 'POSTCARD,' regardless of who sent it to you. It is a virus which opens A POSTCARD IMAGE, which 'burns' the whole hard disc C of your computer. This virus will be received from someone who has your e-mail address in his/her contact list. This is the reason why you need to send this e-mail to all your contacts. It is better to receive this message 25 times than to receive the virus and open it.
If you receive a mail called' POSTCARD,' even though sent to you by a friend, do not open it! Shut down your computer immediately.
This is the worst virus announced by CNN. It has been classified by Microsoft as the most destructive virus ever. This virus was discovered by McAfee yesterday, and there is no repair yet for this kind of virus. This virus simply destroys the Zero Sector of the Hard Disc, where the vital information is kept.
COPY THIS E-MAIL, AND SEND IT TO YOUR FRIENDS. REMEMBER: IF YOU SEND IT TO THEM, YOU WILL BENEFIT ALL OF US
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- Regimental Flag -- Terry St Pierre, 00:33:26 03/18/08 Tue
Sharp eyes there Frankie.
That is indeed the regimental flag. I will watch it and maybe put a bid on it for the association. I know Chick Munroe has an original which is encased and in excellent condition but wouldn't hurt to have another.
Terry
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- General comment -- Knightmkj (happy), 04:26:52 03/23/08 Sun
I was attached to 27 Regt RA at Napier 1962 - 1964 was with radio Troop 257 Signal Sqn.
I have to say that these were some of the most memorable years of my time in the forces.
Mike Knight
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- registering on the 27 site -- Dave Abbott, 01:39:04 03/23/08 Sun
Hi everyone, I have now fixed the problem with the registration form on the 27 site so those who have tried and failed to register can now do so. Sorry about that.
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- Correspondence and Mailing Addresses -- Terry St Pierre, 00:13:07 03/11/08 Tue
I would like to thank all of you that have registered on the new site. Unfortunately that ia a total of 140 out of thousands. One of the biggest problems of running the OCA is keeping a current list of names and addresses. It would help me enormously if you would take a couple of minutes to log on and register. Please pass this on with the site details to mates in order to spread the word.
Many thanks
Terry
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- REUNION COUNTDOWN -- TINY, 03:15:29 03/11/08 Tue
86 DAYS AND COUNTIN TIL THE REUNION. LOOKIN FORWARD TO SEEIN SOME OLD AND NEW FACES.
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- LOOKING FOR KEVIN BENNETT. -- Paddy Bruce, 12:54:09 03/21/08 Fri
Hi everyone,does anyone remember KEVIN BENNETT (BENNY)he was in Six bty in the 70's he was married to Margaret and I think they had two children,I would love to get in touch with them,my e-mail address is BobbyandLizBruce@ukgateway.net
Many thanks
Paddy
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