18 NAVY NEWS, MARCH 2008
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news
Doin’ it for the KIDS
SAILORS on the System Engineering Management course at
HMS Sultan put aside their traditional tools for spades and seca-
teurs when they went to help out at the KIDS Family Centre in
● Former Tiff Steve Chard
Fareham. ■ FORMER electrical artifi cer
Once the revamp of the garden was complete, the sailors Steve Chard is running the Stanley
headed inside to mend broken toys and rebuild play areas, Marathon in the Falklands this
Liz Morley-Smith, assistant director, said: “They were abso- month in memory of three friends
lutely fantastic – they just mucked in with everything. who were killed in the 1982 war
“They were the best we’ve had and the children loved it too, and to raise funds for the Royal ● HMS Ark Royal arrives in Poole harbour with escorting RNLI lifeboats
they got to join in and the sailors were really good with them
Picture: RNLI/Nathan Williams
British Legion.
(pictured above). When they came back from the garden, they Steve served in the Royal Navy
brought in a load of muddy boots – but then I turned around and
Saving lives at sea
from 1974 to 1987 on board
two of them were already mopping up.” submarines Spartan, Swiftsure,
The KIDS centre offers children with special needs and their Sceptre and Splendid.
parents a mix of fun, learning, friendship and support. He has set himself the ambitious
target of raising £10,000 – pledge
your support online at www.
Calliope
Sporting
is Ark’s priority
justgiving.com/stevechard50.
■ MORE marathon men are
cares
surveyors
former Naval officers Myles
Morson, now with the RNR
at HMS Wildfire, and Craig
RESERVISTS from HMS Calli-
SPORTSMEN and women at the
AIRCRAFT carrier HMS Ark for the RNLI last year, announcing from HMS Raleigh will heft onto
McEwen, who is leaving the
ope in Gateshead visited the Spe-
Hydrographic, Meteorological and
Royal arrived in Poole to
the affilation during the Falklands
their shoulders the ‘Black Prince’
dark blue to join the Army, both
cial Care Baby Unit at the local
Oceanographic Training Group
in Plymouth raised £700 for the
show support for the Royal
25 commemorations in London.
of whom are tackling this year’s
for the lifeboat crews.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital to do-
London Marathon in April.
Macmillan Unit at Christchurch
National Lifeboat Institution’s
Capt Mike Mansergh, com-
The flower-decorated boat,
nate £2,736.
The two men plan to take on
Hospital in Dorset.
(RNLI) ‘Train one, save many’
manding officer of the carrier,
The money was raised over the
the 26 miles of London streets
course of the year, from raffles,
The charity was chosen by the
campaign.
said: “HMS Ark Royal greatly
which has a permanent home
values the close link between the
in the Naval training establish- dressed in full military attire
social events and races.
surveyors as it offered terminal
The Fleet flagship was escort-
RNLI and the Royal Navy in the
ment, is carried through the vil-
to raise money for the British
CPO John Hamilton, the main
care for the wife of a former col-
ed into the Dorset harbour by
safety of life at sea. lages of Millbrook, Kingsand
Forces Foundation.
league WO Steve Hawes, Sylvie,
RNLI lifeboats and their volun-
“The Fleet flagship is a strong
Find out more on their website
driving force, said: “We’re delight-
who lost her battle with cancer
teer crews.
and Cawsand in south-east
advocate of the RNLI’s ‘Train
www.macventure.org.uk or www.
ed to visit the hospital and get the
last year.
The RNLI crews in their D- and
Cornwall as part of their May Day
one, save many’ campaign.
justgiving.com/macventure.
opportunity to meet the staff of
The money will go to provide
B-class lifeboats took advantage of
ceremonials.
the SCBU, giving us a valuable
“We welcomed the opportunity ■ SUBMARINER CPO Scott
the carrier’s weighty presence to
insight into their hard work.” specialist home-care equipment.
to train together with volunteer
Collections on the day will be in
Macphail from HMS Triumph is
practise their pacing techniques, a
RNLI lifeboat crews as we passed
aid of the RNLI, which organises
organising a 100-mile charity walk
core skill for rescue operations.
Poole harbour on our ship’s return
the event along with the Black
from Plymouth to Exmouth along
Meanwhile on board Ark, a
from training in the North Sea.” Prince committee. the South Coast Path this month.
Separating? Divorcing?
presentation was made to the
The team are raising money
RNLI’s Andy Whyte, who said:
● Sailors from HMS Raleigh
■ IT’S not Royal Navy ships
Specialist Armed Forces
for the Chestnut Appeal based at
coffin
“We’re absolutely thrilled to carry
that support the RNLI across
carry the Black Prince during
Derriford Hospital.
pension advice...
out our training exercise alongside
the country, as once more ratings last year’s May Day celebrations
Send your support c/o CPO
mew
HMS Ark Royal and feel very If you are considering a separation or
Macphail, HMS Triumph, BFPO
LLP
privileged that its crew continue
divorce call our Family Helpline for
406.
to support the RNLI and its cam-
more details of our Free Half Hour
■ A NEW stained-glass window
paign.
Consultation which can be by phone dedicated to the Royal Marines
“I’d especially like to thank the
commandos who have given or in person. We also have a dedicated
crew for their fundraising efforts
their lives in their country has
Armed Forces area on our website
and for taking the time to come
been the inspiration for a two-
with comprehensive information on
and visit us in Poole today. It’s
track CD entitled The Light that
a whole range of family matters,
been a very special and worth-
Brings Us Home.
including pension advice. You can find out more
while exercise for our volunteer
The CD, available online via
We can help you through... details and email us lifeboat crew members.”
www.glasgowthecaringcity.
The ‘Train one, save many’ cam-regarding Family
com at £4, has the support of
0800 827168 paign is intrinsic to the RNLI’s
matters via our
Rev Mike Hills RN, the Fleet
work, as only one volunteer crew-
website
www.coffinmew.co.uk Protection Group RM chaplain.
Fareham, North Harbour Portsmouth, Southampton and Gosport
man in ten now has any maritime
He said: “The CD is a gentle
coffinmew.co.uk
Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Lexcel Accredited. background, yet they are working
tribute, as is the stained glass
on one of the most demanding
window in Cathcart Old Parish
environments.
Church, to all who have paid the
Four RNLI volunteer crew
supreme sacrifice and a gift to
members – Stephen Johnson, Lee
NEED initial FREE those who continue to love in a
Firman, Steve Saint and Glenn
broken world.
Walker – had joined HMS Ark
“All money raised will be used
Royal in her affiliates’ voyage
LEGAL ADVICE?
by the Naval Chaplaincy Service
south from Newcastle, finding out
to quietly assist in the pastoral
Then contact:
a little about life on board a Royal
care of our bereaved Service
Naval vessel.
personnel, their families and
The ship’s company on board
partners.”
the warship began raising funds
■ CHARITY Veterans Aid is en-
Blasting beebees
814 NAS
couraging anyone who recognises
a homeless ex-Serviceman or
woman to point them towards the
charity for help and support.
A Nationwide network of highly experienced Independent Solicitors
for the RNBT
Tigers
After ten years service in the
RN, Nick’s (surname removed for
Who advise and represent Service Personnel, Reservists, the
anonymity) return to civilian life
THE Royal Naval Benevolent Trust benefi tted from a day of bullet-free
was torn apart by the death of
Civil Service and their Families
battling, courtesy of Combat South, a sport akin to paint-balling, but cycle south
his mother. He was helped at
using plastic projectiles called beebees.
the charity’s hostel in Stepney for
The sport which uses guns to real weapon specifications, says owner
FOUR cyclists from 814 NAS,
Contact: several months, before setting out
Steve Banks, is popular with RN personnel in the Portsmouth area,
the RNAS Culdrose-based
to re-establish himself with a new
and that was why he decided to run a fundraising shoot for a Service
Merlin helicopter squadron,
job, career and wife.
0845 601 1260
charity.
cycled from John O’Groats to
The charity has close links with
Initial hopes to raise £500 were confounded by generous support
Land’s End to raise money for
the RN since its beginnings when
which boosted the total to £1899.
Macmillan nurses and Sennen
or in 1924 Major Gilbert Huggins
Steve said: “I chose the RNBT because my father spent 26 years in
Children’s ward at Treliske
and his family, with Lt Cronyn
the Royal Navy and we have another family member who is currently
Hospital in Truro.
www.forceslaw.com RN, were travelling to visit HMS
serving. I just wanted to do something to help.
The Tigers on Tour were
Calypso in Malta’s Grand Harbour
“I am absolutely overwhelmed by people’s generosity.”
WO AET Shane Court, CPO
for a Local Lawyer who and their boat was struck by HMS
The RNBT is the main naval charity for those who are serving or have
AET Paul Breen, POAEM Paul
Venomous.
served in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines, up to and including war-
Turton and LAET Ian Maskell,
After a remarkable escape from
SPEAKS YOUR LANGUAGE
rant officers, and their dependants. The primary purpose of the RNBT
ably supported by Lt George
the bottom of the harbour, Mrs
COURTS MARTIAL • DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES • EMPLOYMENT
always has been to give grants to individuals in financial difficulties.
Gillingham, PO Chris Jackson Huggins set up this charity.
and REINSTATEMENT of RESERVE FORCES PERSONNEL • SERVICE
Grants can range from relatively small amounts up to thousands of
and AETs Rhys Dyas, Jason Hall Tel: 020 7828 2468 or visit
INVESTIGATIONS • CRIME • HOUSE or BUSINESS PURCHASE
pounds, which are provided to relieve distress or in necessity – food, and Karl Baker.
www.veterans-aid.net.
or SALE including LSAP’s • DIVORCE CHILDREN PENSIONS and
clothing, rent, medical items, funerals, the possibilities are almost end- The event was dedicated to Lt
TERMINAL GRANTS • ACCIDENTS and COMPENSATION • ARMED
less. The Trust also runs Pembroke House near Chatham which provides Cdr John Phesse, who was Air
FORCES COMPENSATION SCHEME PREVIEW • WILLS or
nursing care for 50 residents. Engineering Officer of 814 NAS,
DEATH of a RELATIVE
If you would like any more information, call 023 9266 0296 or visit and died last August after a long
www.rnbt.org.uk. battle against cancer.
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