Reunion 2004

Ex Shipmates and their partners gathered at the Fleet Club, Devonport for a very convivial weekend. Some early arrivals took the opportunity to have a tour round one of H.M Naval ships on the Friday afternoon, where they were very well received by members of the ships company.

10.30am Saturday members gathered in the lounge for the Annual General Meeting. Followed by Up Spirits and a very nice Buffet Lunch.

During the AGM the members expressed their thanks to Shipmate Eddie Johnson for all the work he had put in to make the reunion a success. We were all sorry the Eddie could not make it to the reunion due to his enforced stay in hospital.

Due to increasing age of members and the amount of work required to organise the reunions, it was stated that this would be the last reunion where the whole weekend was organised. In the future shipmates would gather at a designated hotel where the dinner would be organised.

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At 7.30pm shipmates gathered for a Sherry reception followed by the Annual Dinner.

On Sunday an early start, and we all caught a coach for the trip to Veryan Village, where members attended the church service.

During the service a wreath was laid at the War Memorial situated at the entrance to the churchyard, this was then followed by a blessing of the show case containing the H.M.S. Veryan Bay Memorabilia which has been deposited with the church for safe keeping.

The Church service was followed by an excellent lunch in the Veryan Village Sports Club together with residents of the village who were also invited. At 3.30pm we joined the coach for the trip back to Devonport Fleet Club.