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 Park Road Selly Oak Birmingham B29 8PZ. Following the service the family would like to invite shipmates for refreshments at The Royal Oak Public House Manor Lane Halesowen B62 8PZ. To assist the family with numbers for catering would you please email Katie at katie@uwclub.net