32 NAVY NEWS, NOVEMBER 2007
Busking in the glory
in brief
news
FROM musical zero to hero,
Lt Mark Warrick of HMS
■ VISITORS to the Chaplaincy
Collingwood set himself the
in HMS Nelson were invited to
challenge of learning the
enjoy a cup of coffee at the
acoustic guitar in a single
World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
year, writing his own songs,
in aid of Macmillan Cancer
then performing them as a
Research.
busker to London’s public
A steady flow of supporters
by the Millennium Wheel for
enjoyed a cuppa and a sticky
Cancer Research UK.
bun to raise over £242 for the
Mark decided to rope in a
national charity’s big fundraiser.
couple of mates on his musi-
■ A TEAM of 12 from frigate
cal journey, Lt Chris Gare, who
HMS St Albans are pedalling
knew slightly more about the
some 50 miles from Dunfermline
guitar than Mark, and Lt Rob
to St Albans to raise money for
Butler of Fleet HQ – a lifelong
the Royal British Legion and the
classical guitarist.
ship’s affi liated Heathlands School
The Busking Cancer
for deaf children in the city.
Originals from the RN were
Pledge your support to CPO
joined by several other bands
Steve Thompson on HMS St
on the day to wow the crowds
Albans, BFPO 399.
on London’s South Bank.
After three hours, their
■ SSAFA Forces Help have
combined efforts had raised
launched a new appeal, Helping
£1,376 for the cancer charity.
Heroes and their Families.
Find out about the annual
The money will go into two
Supa-culdrose-
event on www.buskingcancer.
new homes near the Royal
● Lt Mark Warrick and Lt Chris Gare are clearly impressed by their
co.uk. new-found musical abilities
Centre for Defence Medicine
at Selly Oak and the Defence
Medical Rehabilitation Centre at
Headley Court which will offer
pasta-listic
Cycling trials
visiting families a place to stay
while servicemen and women
undergo treatment.
Find out more at www.ssafa.
org.uk.
IT’S a pasta bonanza for the even adding to the challenge by
■ DURING a disaster relief ex-
runners from RNAS Culdrose starting out in Penzance rather
ercise with the FOST team in
who are readying themselves to than Falmouth.
Devonport the captain of Dutch
tackle a round-the-clock run from As they run, each man or
ship HNLMS Van Nes was so
Penzance to London. woman will be carrying a baton
and medical impressed by the equipment pro-
The ten have been challenged from Rosie and a plea to those
vided by Cornwall-based charity
by 13-year-old Rosie Howis to that they meet on the road to
Shelterbox that he asked to take
run the historic route taken by Lt donate money to her charity.
some of their boxes on board his
Lapenotiere and his 19 changes Rosie (pictured above surrounded
ship.
of steed when he raced over 266 by some of her running crew), who
Just weeks later the boxes,
miles to deliver the news of victory suffers from Ewing Sarcoma – a
packed with the basics for surviv-
at the Battle of Trafalgar and rare form of bone cancer, tasked
assessment
al, were called into service on the
Nelson’s death. the runners to run on her behalf battered coast of Nicaragua dur-
Each runner will be covering to raise money for the Children’s FIVE cyclists from MCTA ing the recent hurricane season.
33 miles over 48 hours – and Ward at Treliske Hospital where
(Maritime Commissioning,
■ VETERANS charity Erskine
have been told by the RN’s expert she is undergoing extensive
Trials and Assessment) set House is launching an appeal
Physical Trainers to stock up on chemotherapy treatment.
off to cycle the 948 miles to raise money to expand their
a high carbohydrate and low fat If you want to pledge your
Erskine Edinburgh Home for ex-
diet. support to Rosie and her runners,
from John O’Groats to
Service men and women.
The Culdrose team reckon contact the organiser CPO Matt
Land’s End – although only
In the past year the charity
that they are the first runners to Weetch on 01326 552815 or email
four made it to their Cornish
has cared for more than 1,200
attempt to beat this time, and are cuscpo@culdrose.mod.uk
destination...
former Service personnel, rang-
While Lt Ade Richardson, Lt
ing in age from 22 to 100 years
Tim Fry, Lt Mark Edwins and
old.
CPO Marty Sutherland arrived at
Find out more www.erskine.
Land’s End on their bikes, CPO
org.uk.
Del Murray had his trip cut short
with a trip to a Merseyside A&E
■ FORMER Naval man Nigel
unit for a broken ankle.
Smith joined nine others from
Weekend Breaks, Re-Unions
On the plus side, his bike did
the British Limbless Ex-Service
Dockyard, HMS Victory, The Warrior,
make it down to Cornwall to have
Men’s Association (BLESMA) for
Friendly no smoking guest house.
Spinnaker Tower, Gun Wharf,
its photo taken by the famous
a nine-day trip across the English
All rooms ensuite inc. posh four poster. Gosport Ferry Submarine Museum.
Land’s End sign.
Channel.
CTV, Tea/Coffee, CH. Parking All other major attractions are within
The cyclists took 13 days to
This trip, which set off from the
walking distance. Previous guests always
Edgcumbe Guest House
complete their long southward
Joint Services Adventurous Sail
● The MCTA cyclists in Glasgow on their long journey south from
50 Pier Street, West Hoe
welcome to return.
route – slightly longer than the John O’Groats to Land’s End Picture: Colin Mearns, The Glasgow Herald
Training Centre in Gosport, also
Amberley (International) Guest House
01752 660675
37 Castle Road, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 3DE
usual route as they deviated via
brought two American counter-
enquiries@edgcumbeguesthouse.co.uk Tel: 023 9283 0563 Fax: 023 9287 6389
the Naval Bases at the Clyde and
journey. Station,” said Ade. “I got on to the
parts from the Wounded Warrior
www.edgcumbeguesthouse.co.uk Email: aigh@btconnect.com
Devonport.
“FORT is the nominated blower and spoke to Red Watch,
Disabled Sports Project.
The cyclists, through a
charity for MCTA,” explained who were very receptive. They just
Find out more about the nation-
Plymouth TORQUAY
combination of collecting buckets
Ade, “because a member of said ‘yes, absolutely’. al charity at www.blesma.org.
along their path and sponsorship,
our organisation lost his wife to “We saw them go out on a
■ CHARITY Combat Stress held
Chester Guest House
The Westgate Hotel
have already raised £2,500,
cancer.” couple of calls. So it wasn’t the
a charity drinks night drawing
54 Stuart Road, Pennycomequick
Falkland Road, Torquay, TQ2 5JP although their goal is a full £5,000
The ride proved challenging, most peaceful of nights.”
together figures from sport,
01752 663706
4* quality accommodation. All rooms en-suite.
for their nominated charity,
with none of the cyclists pledging He added: “In terms of riding,
media and the military to show
10-bedroom property short walk from Licensed Bar, large car-park, close to seafront,
station/town centre. 5-minute drive from docks.
FORT (Friends of Oncology and
to take on a similar long haul everyone thinks that Scotland is
shops & railway station.
people serving in the front line
CTV. Tea/Coffee. Secure Parking. Garden. Lorraine & Paul Hemmings (ex-Navy)
Radiotherapy).
again. worse than Cornwall, but it isn’t.
that they do have the support of
Email: info@chesterplymouth.co.uk
01803 295350
Appropriately enough for the
The Naval men stayed at various “Scotland tends to undulate.
people back home in the UK.
~ Families welcome ~ Portsmouth-based organisation,
hostels and campsites along their In Cornwall, they’ve got some big
WEB: www.chesterplymouth.co.uk
www.westgatehotel.co.uk
Each year the charity takes
this is also the nominated charity route, and one unusual resting old cliffs.” some 700 veterans under its
of the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, place when the hostel let them To find out more visit the team’s wing.
BOURNEMOUTH
who met the cyclists to wish down... website on the internet at www. Find out more online at www.
them well on their long-distance “In Carlisle, we stayed in a Fire mctacharitycycle.blogspot.com. combatstress.org.uk.
Ascott Gresham Court Hotel 119 High St, Old Portsmouth, PO1 2HW
Licenced for Civil Weddings
Pub, Restaurant, Quality B&B,
Ideal venue for Receptions, Parties,
Competitive Rates
Reunions & Week End Breaks
HOLIDAY BREAKS
Music
Close to Beach & Town Centre WEEK-ENDS REUNIONS
Phone 01202 551 732
Minutes from Dockyard, Station, Gunwharf
Tel: 023 9282 7067 Fax: 023 9282 7095
reception@greshamcourt.co.uk
maestros
www.dukeofbuckingham.com
SPARKLING brass instruments
SUPPORT YOUR CLUB
heralded the presentation of
over £2,000 to the Mary Rose
School in Southsea.
All booking requirements in writing only, enclosing £5 deposit on each
Col Chris Davis, the Principal
Family Room. Enclose a S.A.E. for your receipt. Director of Music for the RM
ACCOMMODATION: For Service Personnel, their families and dependents
School of Music in Portsmouth,
visited the school with musi-
plus ex. serving personnel and R.N.A. members who may be visiting the
cians from the Band Service.
Plymouth area. The children who have special
FUNCTIONS: We cater for all types of functions at very competitive
needs sang to their guests and
the Marine bandsmen replied
prices. Ships Functions, Mess Parties, Wedding Receptions, Reunions of
with a trumpet fanfare, much to
ships, past and present, we offer an ideal facility.
their delight.
The money will go to support
Royal Fleet Club
the school in its future develop-
ment.
The money was raised from
Morice Square, Devonport, Plymouth PL1 4PQ
audiences at a series of con-
Telephone inquiries only Plymouth 01752 562723
certs around the country.
ASK FOR QUOTATION, CONTACT THE MANAGER
● Pupil Michael Powell admires
WITHOUT DELAY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
the fanfare trumpet
Picture: LA(Phot) Jannine Hartmann
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