Happy 80th Birthday to Rowdy Yates
Happy Birthday to Rowdy our Treasurer and Membership Secretary who celebrated his 80th birthday on 10th May 2026 over the reunion weekend in Liverpool. He’s shown here with one of his gifts and the stopper was not removed over the weekend. Cheers Rowdy.
M(E) 1 Irvine Wright 1966-69 Commission
Our Membership Secretary has just advised us that Irvine Wright passed away in March 2026. Irvine was a member of the Association. Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
Mid Roger E Welby-Everard 1961-63 Commission
Our President, Sir Jeremy Blackham KCB has advised us that Roger E Welby-Everard crossed the bar on Saturday 7th March 2026 at the age of 83. He died at home with a glass of red wine in his hand watching the Italy v Engand 6 nations rugby match. He took early retirement from the RN […]
LS David Chapman 1961-63 Commission
We’ve just heard from Bev Harris that her father David Chapman passed away on 13 February 2026 at the age of 90. Fair winds and following seas.
Spring 2026 Capers
You can now view the latest edtion on the website by going to the Association page. This is Tony Cox’s last production as Editor and sincere thanks to him for doing such a great job. Our Secretary John Munro will be the new Editor and we wish him well in this important task.
Robert (Bob) Styants HMS Cavalier 1960-61 Commission
Our Honourable Treasurer Rowdy has just informed us that former Chief Stoker Bob Styants crossed the bar on 2 January 2026 following a heart attack on Christmas Eve. Bob was a regular and very valued contributor to our Capers magazine. Funeral will be held at 1215 on 3 February 2026 at Lodge Hill Crematorium Weoley […]
Norman Buckingham HMS Cavalier 1964-66 Commission
Roger Hunt has advised us that Norman crossed the bar on 12 November 2025 at the age of 86. Norman was an M(E)1 on the above commission. He joined the RN in 1956 and left the RN when the ship returned from the Far East having volunteered to complete the commission. He was a member […]
HMS Carysfort ship’s bell
Was sold at auction in Boston USA on 22 November 2025. I watched the auction online and made a couple of bids. It was sold for US$950 (approx (£720). However once sales tax of 25% and Boston MA State tax of 6.25% are factored in this brings the total to just under £1000. Shipping, handling […]
Digital Veterans ID Cards
From 17th October 2025 Digital Veterans ID Cards are being introduced by the Government. To apply log into your Gov.UK One Login account and you will need a smartphone running IOS 15 or later to upload the Digital Card to your phone. If you don’t have a Gov.UK One Login it’s a fairly easy process […]
Joanna Musson
Joanna died peacefully on 31 August 2025 at Dorchester Hospital surrounded by her three children. Joanna and her husband the late Rear Admiral Robin Musson CB were dedicated members of the association and attended the reunions frequently. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. The memorial service will take place at 1100 on […]