Monthly Meeting Monday 9 th November 2026 At The Globe Public House, Weymouth Commencing at 14.00pm Apologies: Tom Pearce, Hannah Doble, Chris Carr, John Bowditch, Linda Peaston, David & Janice Hearn, David Parsons, Karl Stockwell, Stan Berry Obituaries: Peter Tambling and Captain Jim Forbes. The members present held a minute’s silence in respect. Les Board was asked to prepare an obituary for Peter Tambling funeral highlighting a brief history of Peters branch life which he read to us, it was both fitting and insightful with some interesting facts of Peters life. Anyone wishing to be present at Peters funeral are asked to wear full rig. Vice Chairman: - Paul Cooper informed us of the passing of Captain Jim Forbes, he was a Normandy Vet who was on the first tanker to go into Port en- Bessin, his son John has requested Paul to attend a remembrance service. Chairman: - David Knight – Minutes of last meeting approved, proposed Chrissie Payne, seconded Nigel Burton. Thank you to The Globe for hosting our meeting whilst the Admiral Hardy undertook refurbishment, you will all be glad to know it will be fully reopened 18 th November. Thanks to Lida Newman for taking care of the memorial garden, keeping it tidy. Thank you to all that attended Sundays Remembrance Service on the seafront and thanks to our members Capt. Paul Cooper, Tammy Newton, Nigel Burton and (Lady) Michelle Ludlow for attending The Annual National Seafarers Service at St Pauls Cathedral. Our very own Padre Betty Port also attended as part of the procession, something she has done for a few years with much difficulty and red tape, but we are now glad to hear she is “on the books” for future events. Betty borrowed a handful of service sheets to pass around those that didn’t attend. Marcia Knight has requested to become a branch member, Lois Edwards proposed and Michelle Ludlow seconded. Welcome Aboard! Treasurer: - James Smith- We had a generous donation from Clive Edwards at our last monthly meeting (12/10/2026) Believed to be from the slop chest. £25 I have the branch Charity pot from The Admiral Hardy, when renovations are complete, I will return it. Reg will be advised. Total balance £4,013.27 Welfare: - Chrissie Payne Peter Tambling has crossed the bar. He died peacefully with his family around him in his Salisbury Care Home. His Funeral is at Salisbury Crematorium on 20 th November at 1500hrs. Captain Knight has had a second eye operation, Marcia has been putting drops in 10 times a day, she hasn’t got much netball in these days as she has been doubling up as Nurse and Chauffeur, but David has now got his new glasses and was able to drive to the meeting today, giving Marcia some much needed peace! John Bowditch is still waiting for his hip replacement and is still in great pain, I have tried to get him an appointment at St Thomas’s in London MN Ward, but now only for serving seafarers not Veterans. His doctor is pushing the local hospital for an earlier date. I must impress on you, to ensure your doctor is aware of your veteran status. If you do have a vet’s card, please show them. There is a drive these days to establish priority for vets in their treatment and you must, respectfully, get your doctors on board with your healthcare. These are difficult days for the NHS. I recently sought help from the hub to access a reliable, trustworthy electrician for our members. They have kindly introduced me to GARY CHEESEMAN. He carried out a job for Marlaine Knapp, who is delighted and highly recommends him. Gary does all the electrical work at the hub and has agreed that I can pass his number to you all should you need help. Please advise you are contacting through me and are MNA. GARY CHEESEMAN – Electrician 07076975856 The Lantern Trust has just been awarded approx. half a million pounds to become the local National Funded Valour recognised centre for Veterans affairs, and the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust. This will expand their Face-to-Face advice guidance and specialist support for military veterans and their families across Dorset. They are now based in their premises at Lower St Mary’s Street (Harbour End) at the heart of our community. We wish them every success with their much-needed work. I have just been contacted by Rev John Wasley (Bishop to the 47 th Commandos) who many of you know. He has been suffering greatly during the past 3 years undergoing 26 chemo treatments and 6 operations for his Cancer. John has just been given the ALL CLEAR which is amazing news! As you can imagine he and his wife are greatly relieved. We send our hearty congratulations to them. John, you are a hero and Superman and we wish you continued good health. Our next Ladies Lunch is on 27 th November 2026 at Upwey Wishing Well 12pm. Remember ladies, early to park please. That’s all folks, keep warm and I wish you all an early Very Merry Christmas and the healthiest New Year possible. If you need help, give me a call and ill do my best to assist. WELFARE Chrissie 07817960567 Future Events: Remembrance Service Wednesday 11th November, Dorchester. Members of the branch will be attending Dorchester at 10.30am Nigel Burton to carry Branch Standard. Wednesday 11 th November - There will be a service in Weymouth . A.O.B: - The Branch meeting timings have been discussed; there has been good arguments for both Lunch and Evening meetings so we will carry on as is until further notice. Christmas Meal still to be arranged but it has been proposed to move the event to January. Possibility of a 3-course meal at The Smugglers TBC Nothing from National Again! Thanks to our Standard Bearers Tammy Newton, Nigel Burton, Hannah Doble and Karl Stockwell for Sundays Service At the last meeting Clive Edwards gave a short talk and possible interest for next summer to organise a tour of RLNI HQ in Poole and a meal, we need an idea of who would be interested as we need to discuss hiring transport and a driver. Clive also finished the meeting by telling us some anecdotes about Peter Tambling bringing a mine into Weymouth Harbour and guiding a ship into Westbay when he was only a passenger. No Raffle Next Meeting 14 th December 19.30hrs at The Admiral Hardy Meeting Closed at 14.55pm