Civic Reception and vist to BAE at Barrow-In-Furness October 2010.
As all ex Dreadnoughts will know, our Boat, the first and best Nuclear Submarine ever for the Royal Navy, was launched on Trafalgar Day 1960. The launch of Dreadnought, started a process which continues today at BAE, in the town of Barrow-In-Furness with the new Astute Class of SSN. The Astute is at present, as you will probably know, on Sea Trials.
The Town and People of Barrow-in-Furness are immensely proud of the association they have with this vital part of the UK Defence System. To mark the half century of this association with Nuclear Submarines, the Borough Council intends to hold a Civic Reception on the 23rd of October 2010, where selected members of the Dreadnought Association will be presented to the Lord Mayor and other dignitaries. A Firework Display will be held after the Civic reception which will close the event
The final planning is not yet complete, further details will be promulgated on the website as details are finalised, but for now these are the details we have.
Terry Spurling (A Greeny who we all know and love!) a citizen of Barrow is in touch with local branch of the Submarine Association and it is expected that they will arrange an evening Dance/Dinner as a follow up to the Civic Reception on the Saturday, details and prices will be advised on the website at a later date.
Terry is also arranging for limited numbers, to tour BAE Shipyard to view the second Astute Class vessel – Ambush. He will also arrange a visit for those wishing to go onboard, as some would say, a real Submarine, HMS Onyx.
All those wishing to attend should let us know by email, snail mail or telephone as soon as possible, the Borough Council has already advised the local Press that members of the Dreadnought Association will be attending the Civic Reception.
Terry will keep us advised as further details of the event are released.
Please note that Hotel rooms may be at a premium for the dates of this event and you are advised to book early if you intend attending. If you need help in booking a Hotel please advise us when you let us know your intention of attending.
You can contact us by email, info@hmsdreadnought.co.uk , by snail mail to
Bruce Allan at Hampton,Monks Lane Dedham, Essex CO7 6DZ tel 01206 322313, or
Peter Ford at 7 Van Diemens Pass, Canvey Island, Essex SS8 7QD Tel 01268 696625.
When you contact us please let us Know the following:-
1) I intend to attend the Civic Reception
2) I would like to visit BAE and the Astute
3) I would like to visit HMS Onyx
4) I would Like to attend the evening dinner/dance.
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From W (Bill) McNeil
Monday, February 15, 2010.
Progress report number five.
Well folks it's that time again, the results are in and the long awaited verdict is looking good.
On 5 February I had to have an MRI scan along with a CT scan to check to see if the cancerous cells had shrunk. The outcome of this was to see if I was to have surgery early or continue with my chemotherapy for the full nine courses. On Monday the eighth I went to see my oncologist to find out they had scanned the wrong area! Left hand right hand springs to mind. After much passing the buck it was decided I was to go in for another scan on the 12th. What a way to spend your birthday. The results of this scan was to be revealed at 0815 Monday the 15th.
Having had a very restless weekend, due to sickness from the chemo I psyched myself up ready for the scan results.
My oncologist informed me that the tumour on my liver had reduced from 1.7 cm to less than 1 cm. He has therefore decided to put me forward for surgery to have the offending areas removed. The timescale for this should be within 4 to 6 weeks for surgery all being well. The surgery will take place at Blackburn Gen Hospital as opposed to Preston. My surgeon comes highly recommended as he was the mentor for my bowel surgeon, whom I could not praise enough.
The only downside is on completion of the operation I have two complete a further 6 courses of chemotherapy which will take another three months or thereabouts, I am certainly not looking forward to that.
Well I think that's about it for now, for once a bit of good news, I have had my chemo and blood lines removed, so I even feel a little more human.
Once more I would like to thank everyone who has contacted me by telephone, e-mail, visits and cards your support has been marvellous, my spirits have been kept on a high plane, thanks to all your words of encouragement.
So it's back to the waiting game but hopefully with a positive outcome.
I thank you for caring.
Regards Mac.
10th December 2009
Re David Kelway last known to be residing in the Cornwall area, if anyone knows his present address can they please get in touch with the webmaster at info@hmsdreadnought.co.uk
Following recieved after Sam Salt crossed the bar.
From Robert Dick 07-12-2009
So sorry to hear this sad news, the man was a 'true gent'
Rob
From Christopher and Peta Jane Field (Commander) Thank you, A great man. What a sad day.
Chris Field.
Thank you.TChris
From Brian Hall (Coxn) 07-12-2009.
Thanks Bruce, He'll be sorely missed. I dont often get emotional but he was an exceptionally gifted and talented submariner whose man management skills were second to none. Hope some remeber the Salt Boxes used on the bridge of the Do'nut.
Yours aye
Brian
From Paul Allison 07-12-2009
Hi Bruce,
Thanks for that, hadn't heard Sam had crossed the Bar- how sad, good memories!
Best regards
Paul
email received this morning 7th December 009 from Jim Manningham.
Dear All, sad to report that Wayne Lurcook crossed the bar yesterday afternoon (Sunday 6th December 2009) Further details and arrangements will be posted when known.
Signed Lurch
December 5th, 2009
Sam Salts full obituary appears on the Obituary page.
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