'Shipmate'
Autumn 2016
Autumn 2016
Collingwood 'Corner' Memorial
This is the memorial at ‘Collingwood Corner’ just outside the army camp at Blandford Forum.
It is in remembrance of the Collingwood Battalion of the Royal Navy Division who were slaughtered at Gallipoli in 1915.
We attended the service this year for the Association. The full story and a few photographs later.
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Crossed the Bar.
We have received only the two notifications of a ‘shipmate’ ‘crossing’.
Roy “ Colonel” Greaves Passed in January 2016.
Clifford ‘Len’ Leonard. Passed 19th July 2016
Although not a member I received an email from Mike Norman about the ‘passing’ of his dad David ‘Nobby’ Norman.
He was an ex Fleet Chief REL and passed away from Parkinson’s in Canberra with his family in attendance. He left the RN in 1982 and was d.o.b. 25-1-38 and died 1-8-16.
We Will Remember Them
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We have received only the two notifications of a ‘shipmate’ ‘crossing’.
Roy “ Colonel” Greaves Passed in January 2016.
Clifford ‘Len’ Leonard. Passed 19th July 2016
Although not a member I received an email from Mike Norman about the ‘passing’ of his dad David ‘Nobby’ Norman.
He was an ex Fleet Chief REL and passed away from Parkinson’s in Canberra with his family in attendance. He left the RN in 1982 and was d.o.b. 25-1-38 and died 1-8-16.
We Will Remember Them
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Editors Mumblings
It is that time again for me to put finger to keyboard and to try and generate some interest in our readers.
At our last AGM it was mooted that it may be an idea for us and the Greenies Association to amalgamate. What do you think? Can we work up any enthusiasm to let a committee member know? Or are we going the way of items for YOUR magazine – ie None!!
Viv Lacey is our new Wefare Secretary due to Ken having a couple of health issues but he is remaining as archivist. Viv is Peter Laceys’ wife.
We all went to the Collingwood Corner ceremony, to which an article will follow.
Dennis P has been managing our funds and has been in touch with non – payment members and has either received subs or a resignation. Also a lot of our members are getting on in life and may suffer from memory problems – all the more reason to send in any article or ‘dit’ for the magazine.
We are having the next AGM at Tillington Hall near Stoke.
I hope to see you there or at least hear about your service life !!
Yours Aye
Roger.
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A POPPY
I am not a badge of honour,
I am not a racist smear.
I am not a fashion statement,
To be worn but once a year.
I am not glorification,
Of conflict or of war.
I am not a paper ornament,
A token, I am more.
I am a loving memory,
Of a father or a son.
A permanent reminder,
Of each and every one.
I'm paper or enamel,
I'm old or shining new.
I'm a way of saying thank you,
To every one of you.
I am a simple Poppy,
A Reminder to you all.
That courage faith and honour,
Will stand where heroes fall.
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The Story of 'Collingwood Corner.
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During WW1 the RN had too many sailors for the amount of ships. It was decided to form a RN Division to fight alongside the infantry in France and elsewhere.
The Division was formed and divided into battalions and given the names of Naval heroes ie Nelson, Drake, Benbow, Collingwood, Hawke, Howe, Hood and Anson.
After fighting in Belgium the battalion was sent to Blandford Forum for training and then to Gallipoli.
June 4th 1915. Gallipoli.
The 2nd brigade of the Royal Naval Division were on the left of the French with Anson, Hood and Howe. The Collingwoods were in support. The attack was to be a straight forward trench assault, but any hold up would open the unit next in line to catastrophic fire from uncaptured Turkish positions.
The Royal Naval Division's advance was led by the 2nd Naval Brigade which managed to reach and capture the Ottoman trenches.
By 12.15 p.m. the whole Turkish line which formed the first objective had been captured, and the Collingwoods had pressed forward to keep the Turks on the run. At this juncture the Turks launched a powerful counter-attack on the Senegalese who retreated, leaving our right flank exposed to enfilade fire.' Commander Spearman led his battalion into the breach, where they were enveloped in a curtain of fire, and of approximately one thousand men and twenty-seven officers who went forward only eighty-seven sound men and three officers answered the Roll Call. Thus did Commander Spearman and his gallant battalion pass out.'
The memorial was provided by the surviving members of the battalion and it is situated in a very prominent location overlooking the Blandford Downs where the battalion trained during the winter of 1914/15.
The memorial was unveiled on 7 June 1919 by the widow of Commander A Spearman, R.N., the battalion’s commanding officer who also died at Gallipoli. The Western Gazette of 13 June 1919 reported on the unveiling and dedication of the memorial and makes clear the reason for its location: “... overlooking the grounds over which the Royal Naval Division carried out its training.” Further, in his address following the dedication service, the Rector of Blandford in referring to the many groups of people that he hoped would be stirred by the same spirit of loyalty and patriotism that had stirred the men of the Collingwood Battalion included in his list “the passers-by on the road.”
“Keep together. Do not let the hands which are joined fall apart. Do not let these sacrifices and associations which grew up in the white flame of the furnaces of war, burn out into cold embers in the years of peace.”
Winston Churchill
RND Parade Crystal Palace November 1930.
The memorial in maintained by subscription and not the Commonwealth Graves Commission.
Should you wish to attend the next parade please let the committee know.
The printed version of the 'mag' has the photos from the gallery next.
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During WW1 the RN had too many sailors for the amount of ships. It was decided to form a RN Division to fight alongside the infantry in France and elsewhere.
The Division was formed and divided into battalions and given the names of Naval heroes ie Nelson, Drake, Benbow, Collingwood, Hawke, Howe, Hood and Anson.
After fighting in Belgium the battalion was sent to Blandford Forum for training and then to Gallipoli.
June 4th 1915. Gallipoli.
The 2nd brigade of the Royal Naval Division were on the left of the French with Anson, Hood and Howe. The Collingwoods were in support. The attack was to be a straight forward trench assault, but any hold up would open the unit next in line to catastrophic fire from uncaptured Turkish positions.
The Royal Naval Division's advance was led by the 2nd Naval Brigade which managed to reach and capture the Ottoman trenches.
By 12.15 p.m. the whole Turkish line which formed the first objective had been captured, and the Collingwoods had pressed forward to keep the Turks on the run. At this juncture the Turks launched a powerful counter-attack on the Senegalese who retreated, leaving our right flank exposed to enfilade fire.' Commander Spearman led his battalion into the breach, where they were enveloped in a curtain of fire, and of approximately one thousand men and twenty-seven officers who went forward only eighty-seven sound men and three officers answered the Roll Call. Thus did Commander Spearman and his gallant battalion pass out.'
The memorial was provided by the surviving members of the battalion and it is situated in a very prominent location overlooking the Blandford Downs where the battalion trained during the winter of 1914/15.
The memorial was unveiled on 7 June 1919 by the widow of Commander A Spearman, R.N., the battalion’s commanding officer who also died at Gallipoli. The Western Gazette of 13 June 1919 reported on the unveiling and dedication of the memorial and makes clear the reason for its location: “... overlooking the grounds over which the Royal Naval Division carried out its training.” Further, in his address following the dedication service, the Rector of Blandford in referring to the many groups of people that he hoped would be stirred by the same spirit of loyalty and patriotism that had stirred the men of the Collingwood Battalion included in his list “the passers-by on the road.”
“Keep together. Do not let the hands which are joined fall apart. Do not let these sacrifices and associations which grew up in the white flame of the furnaces of war, burn out into cold embers in the years of peace.”
Winston Churchill
RND Parade Crystal Palace November 1930.
The memorial in maintained by subscription and not the Commonwealth Graves Commission.
Should you wish to attend the next parade please let the committee know.
The printed version of the 'mag' has the photos from the gallery next.
This is an artical sent by Dennis Patterson
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Type 45 destroyer in Portsmouth. Just in case you haven't seen one.
Whatever next, aircraft carriers without aircraft - don't make me laugh!!!!!
Whatever next, aircraft carriers without aircraft - don't make me laugh!!!!!
Sports info
THE ORIGIN OF THE OLYMPICS
I am sure you won't find this on Snopes....so just take my word for it.
2500 years ago a slave call girl from Sardinia named Gedophamee (pronounced Get-offa'-me) was attending a great athletic festival in Greece. This festival had no name. In those days the athletes performed naked (believe it or not).
To prevent unwanted arousal while competing, the men imbibed freely on drink containing saltpeter before and throughout the variety of events.
At the opening ceremonial parade, Gedophamee observed the first wave of naked athletic males marching toward her and she exclaimed:
"Oh! Limp pricks!" Over the next two and a half millennia that expression morphed into "Olympics".
Just thought I'd share this new-found knowledge with you.
After Nigeria was eliminated from the Olympics,
the Nigerian captain personally offered to refund all the expenses of fans who travelled to Brazil.
He said he just needs their bank details and pin numbers to complete the transaction.
A mate of mine has two tickets for the Cup Final.
Box seats and accommodation for the night , but he didn't realise when he bought them that this is going to be on the same day as his wedding - so he can't go.
If you're interested and want to go instead of him...
The service is at St John's Church, Morecambe
Her name's Louise, she will be with her father and in a white dress carrying some flowers.
Motorist column
"Good judgment comes from experience, and experience -
well that comes from poor judgment" - Anon
Traffic Law Question
A good one for any retired or those who think
they know all about current traffic legislation!
(If you miss it you may be too old to drive.)
Most men will get this right!
Q: You are driving along a narrow two lane road with a
NO PASSING FOR 2 MILES sign posted, and
you come upon a bicycle rider. Do you:
(a) Follow this slow-moving bicycle rider for the next 2 miles ,
or
(b) Break the law and pass?
Which is the correct choice?
THE ORIGIN OF THE OLYMPICS
I am sure you won't find this on Snopes....so just take my word for it.
2500 years ago a slave call girl from Sardinia named Gedophamee (pronounced Get-offa'-me) was attending a great athletic festival in Greece. This festival had no name. In those days the athletes performed naked (believe it or not).
To prevent unwanted arousal while competing, the men imbibed freely on drink containing saltpeter before and throughout the variety of events.
At the opening ceremonial parade, Gedophamee observed the first wave of naked athletic males marching toward her and she exclaimed:
"Oh! Limp pricks!" Over the next two and a half millennia that expression morphed into "Olympics".
Just thought I'd share this new-found knowledge with you.
After Nigeria was eliminated from the Olympics,
the Nigerian captain personally offered to refund all the expenses of fans who travelled to Brazil.
He said he just needs their bank details and pin numbers to complete the transaction.
A mate of mine has two tickets for the Cup Final.
Box seats and accommodation for the night , but he didn't realise when he bought them that this is going to be on the same day as his wedding - so he can't go.
If you're interested and want to go instead of him...
The service is at St John's Church, Morecambe
Her name's Louise, she will be with her father and in a white dress carrying some flowers.
Motorist column
"Good judgment comes from experience, and experience -
well that comes from poor judgment" - Anon
Traffic Law Question
A good one for any retired or those who think
they know all about current traffic legislation!
(If you miss it you may be too old to drive.)
Most men will get this right!
Q: You are driving along a narrow two lane road with a
NO PASSING FOR 2 MILES sign posted, and
you come upon a bicycle rider. Do you:
(a) Follow this slow-moving bicycle rider for the next 2 miles ,
or
(b) Break the law and pass?
Which is the correct choice?
THE CORRECT ANSWER IS:
A: Why take unnecessary risks?
THE UNPOLITICALLY CORRECT PAGES.
After Making Love to Kylie Minogue yesterday I think there are two things you all need to know. She really is as sexy as hell; secondly the staff at Madam Tussaud’s are miserable sods and have no sense of humour!!
Two Terrorists are in a locker room taking a shower after their bomb making class, when one notices the other has a huge cork stuck in his butt. ‘If you do not mind me saying,’ said the second terrorist ‘that cork looks very uncomfortable. Why do you not take it out?’ ‘I regret I cannot,’ lamented the first terrorist. ‘It is permanently stuck in my butt.’ ’I do not understand,’ said the other. The first terrorist says, ‘I was walking along the beach and I tripped over an oil lamp. There was a puff of smoke, and then a huge old man in an American flag with a white beard and top hat came boiling out. He said, ‘I am Uncle Sam, the Genie. I can grant you one wish.’ I said, ‘No shit?’
A Matelot comes home to Faslane on weekend, and finds his wife packing a suitcase in the bedroom. He asks, ‘What are you doing?’ She answers, ‘I'm moving to London, I heard that prostitutes there get paid £250 for what I'm doing for you for FREE!’ Not long after, on her way out, the wife walks into the bedroom and sees her husband packing his suitcase. When she asks him where he's going, he replies, ‘I'm coming too. I want to see how you live on £500 a year’.
A Mormon was seated next to a Submariner on a Flight from London. After the plane was airborne, drink orders were taken. The Submariner asked for a rum, which was promptly brought, and placed before him. The Flight attendant then asked the Mormon if he would like a drink. He replied in disgust, ‘I'd rather be savagely raped by a dozen whores than let liquor touch my lips. ‘The Submariner then handed his drink back to the attendant and said, ‘Me, too, I didn't know we had a choice.’
Tom Finally decided to tie the knot with his long-time girlfriend. One evening, after the honeymoon, he was cleaning one of his cars for an upcoming show. His new wife was standing in the garage watching him. After a long period of silence she finally speaks. ‘Darling, I've just been thinking, now that we are married maybe it's time you stopped spending all your time out here in the garage, and you probably should just consider selling all your cars. Tom gets this horrified look on his face. She says, ‘Darling, what's wrong?’ Tom responded; ‘There for a minute you were starting to sound like my ex-wife.’ She screamed ‘Ex Wife, you never told me you were married before?’ Tom’s reply was; ‘I wasn’t’.
Pregnant at 85. A woman went to the doctor's where she was seen by one of the younger doctors. After about four minutes in the examination room, she burst out of the surgery and ran screaming as she went through the waiting room. An older doctor stopped her and asked what the problem was, and she told him her story. After listening, he had her sit down and relax in another room. The older doctor marched down the hallway back to where the young doctor was writing on his clipboard. ‘What the hell is the matter with you’ the older doctor demanded. Mrs Perry is 85 years old, has four grown children and seven grandchildren, and you told her she was pregnant? The younger doctor continued writing and without even looking up said, ‘Does she still have hiccups?
A Submariner gets into a lift, looks up and sees this huge hulk of a man standing next to him. The big guy sees the little submariner staring at him. He looks down and says: ‘7 ft. tall, 22 Stone, 12 inch penis, 1 pound each testicle, Turner Brown.’ The little submariner swoons and falls to the floor. The big guy kneels down and brings him round, shaking him. The big guy says, ‘What's wrong with you?’ In a weak voice, the little guy says, ‘What Exactly did you just say to me?’ The big guy says, ‘Well, I saw the curious look I get all the time, everywhere I go, and so I figured I'd just give you the answers to the questions everyone always asks me. I'm 7 ft. tall, 22 Stone, 12 inch penis, 1 pound each testicle, and my name is Turner Brown.’ The submariners replies, ‘Thank goodness for that, I thought you said, ‘Turn around!’
A Blonde gets a job as a physical education teacher of 16 year olds. She notices a boy at the end of the field standing alone, while all the other kids are running around having fun kicking a ball. She takes pity on him and decides to speak to him. 'Are you ok?' she says. 'Yes.' he says. 'You can go and play with the other children you know' she says. 'It's best I stay here.' he says. 'Why's that sweetie?' says the blonde. The boy looks at her incredulously and says, ‘Because I'm the Goalie!
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A: Why take unnecessary risks?
THE UNPOLITICALLY CORRECT PAGES.
After Making Love to Kylie Minogue yesterday I think there are two things you all need to know. She really is as sexy as hell; secondly the staff at Madam Tussaud’s are miserable sods and have no sense of humour!!
Two Terrorists are in a locker room taking a shower after their bomb making class, when one notices the other has a huge cork stuck in his butt. ‘If you do not mind me saying,’ said the second terrorist ‘that cork looks very uncomfortable. Why do you not take it out?’ ‘I regret I cannot,’ lamented the first terrorist. ‘It is permanently stuck in my butt.’ ’I do not understand,’ said the other. The first terrorist says, ‘I was walking along the beach and I tripped over an oil lamp. There was a puff of smoke, and then a huge old man in an American flag with a white beard and top hat came boiling out. He said, ‘I am Uncle Sam, the Genie. I can grant you one wish.’ I said, ‘No shit?’
A Matelot comes home to Faslane on weekend, and finds his wife packing a suitcase in the bedroom. He asks, ‘What are you doing?’ She answers, ‘I'm moving to London, I heard that prostitutes there get paid £250 for what I'm doing for you for FREE!’ Not long after, on her way out, the wife walks into the bedroom and sees her husband packing his suitcase. When she asks him where he's going, he replies, ‘I'm coming too. I want to see how you live on £500 a year’.
A Mormon was seated next to a Submariner on a Flight from London. After the plane was airborne, drink orders were taken. The Submariner asked for a rum, which was promptly brought, and placed before him. The Flight attendant then asked the Mormon if he would like a drink. He replied in disgust, ‘I'd rather be savagely raped by a dozen whores than let liquor touch my lips. ‘The Submariner then handed his drink back to the attendant and said, ‘Me, too, I didn't know we had a choice.’
Tom Finally decided to tie the knot with his long-time girlfriend. One evening, after the honeymoon, he was cleaning one of his cars for an upcoming show. His new wife was standing in the garage watching him. After a long period of silence she finally speaks. ‘Darling, I've just been thinking, now that we are married maybe it's time you stopped spending all your time out here in the garage, and you probably should just consider selling all your cars. Tom gets this horrified look on his face. She says, ‘Darling, what's wrong?’ Tom responded; ‘There for a minute you were starting to sound like my ex-wife.’ She screamed ‘Ex Wife, you never told me you were married before?’ Tom’s reply was; ‘I wasn’t’.
Pregnant at 85. A woman went to the doctor's where she was seen by one of the younger doctors. After about four minutes in the examination room, she burst out of the surgery and ran screaming as she went through the waiting room. An older doctor stopped her and asked what the problem was, and she told him her story. After listening, he had her sit down and relax in another room. The older doctor marched down the hallway back to where the young doctor was writing on his clipboard. ‘What the hell is the matter with you’ the older doctor demanded. Mrs Perry is 85 years old, has four grown children and seven grandchildren, and you told her she was pregnant? The younger doctor continued writing and without even looking up said, ‘Does she still have hiccups?
A Submariner gets into a lift, looks up and sees this huge hulk of a man standing next to him. The big guy sees the little submariner staring at him. He looks down and says: ‘7 ft. tall, 22 Stone, 12 inch penis, 1 pound each testicle, Turner Brown.’ The little submariner swoons and falls to the floor. The big guy kneels down and brings him round, shaking him. The big guy says, ‘What's wrong with you?’ In a weak voice, the little guy says, ‘What Exactly did you just say to me?’ The big guy says, ‘Well, I saw the curious look I get all the time, everywhere I go, and so I figured I'd just give you the answers to the questions everyone always asks me. I'm 7 ft. tall, 22 Stone, 12 inch penis, 1 pound each testicle, and my name is Turner Brown.’ The submariners replies, ‘Thank goodness for that, I thought you said, ‘Turn around!’
A Blonde gets a job as a physical education teacher of 16 year olds. She notices a boy at the end of the field standing alone, while all the other kids are running around having fun kicking a ball. She takes pity on him and decides to speak to him. 'Are you ok?' she says. 'Yes.' he says. 'You can go and play with the other children you know' she says. 'It's best I stay here.' he says. 'Why's that sweetie?' says the blonde. The boy looks at her incredulously and says, ‘Because I'm the Goalie!
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Association emblems, badges, logos, etc. are screen printed onto appropriately shaped raised mounts. In the case of Naval associations, the ships badge would be printed onto a raised, rope effect edged moulded mount in a shape of your choice. The badge mounts would be finished in either gold or gold leaf colour. (See below)
Banners are moulded and hand lettered to exact requirements. Lettering could include mottos or pennant numbers etc.
Other designs and options are available.
Plaques are made from hardwood and measure approximately 15.4cm (6”) wide by 18.5cm (7.25”) high by 18mm (0.75”) thick.
Plaques can be personalised by the addition of a small engraved brass plate for an extra charge. Size and number of lines is limited. Please contact me to discuss your requirements.
Other plaques, such as individual ships or shore establishments are available.
This advert was sent by email to our email address. Your committee has looked into it and should you want to purchase anything it will be between yourself and the supplier – NOT the Association. For the ‘paper readers’ you may want to contact him for a brochure, his website is good.
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Wall plaques can be custom designed and hand made for your particular Association. If your Association already has a logo, this can be incorporated into a handmade plaque. A basic Association plaque (see above) costs £20.50. This includes UK postage and packing.
Should you be interested he sent a pdf with all sorts of memorabilia and if you send an email I'll send a copy.
