2014

Judy Barrow and her family with Hugh Edleston and HMS Glamorgan Standard Bearer Eon Matthews CHAIRMAN’S LETTER

It is unprecedented that a Chapel these special circumstances Trustees so pleased that the Chapel means so On Saturday June 15th HMS Hermes Trust Chairman has had to write of Rev. David Cooper and Anthony much to so many. We were pleased too Association gathered together in the the sad passing of two amongst us Hudson describe their thoughts and to be able to carry out the presentation Chapel for a special service to lay during the past year. I refer, of course, memories for you on pages 4 and 5. of more Elizabeth Crosses to Next of their Falklands Memorial Stone at to Michael Barrow CVO Kin discovered by the enduring efforts the Cairn. (page 6). We are so very DSO RN – Founder Trustee and a The Annual Service on 16th June last of the FFA’s Treasurer and bereaved grateful to Reverend Neil Jeffers former Chairman- and Admiral Sir year was clearly another memorable father Ray Poole (page 7). To date, for organising and conducting this John ‘Sandy’ Woodward GBE KCB occasion (pages 2 & 3) although I had 40 families have been able to receive Service together with the Annual – Founder Chairman and latterly our been called away overseas. I remain their medals in the Chapel and many Service and other ‘special’ services President – two great men to whom hugely grateful to my ‘deputies’ Major more by other means through his and throughout the year in addition to his we owe an enormous debt of gratitude. General Sir Iain Mackay-Dick and our Secretary’s help and advice. All many other duties; and to the Flower Their passing in April and August Andrew Gordon Lennox this demonstrates that the Chapel Guild for their continued excellence respectively was predated by that of for ‘stepping in’ to cover for me and continues to deliver its founders’ in our service. Baroness Thatcher –who also had a to Headmaster Thomas Garnier and intended purpose. massive impact in the ‘early days’ on his marvellous team for their seamless Some Trustee news: Sir Iain the fortunes of the Memorial Chapel. organisation of the day. They never HMS Glamorgan Association had Mackay-Dick has retired as Vice On behalf of the Trustees I pay tribute cease to amaze and the willing and a busy year by all accounts – you Chairman, but remains a Trustee and to their memories and to their families enthusiastic participation of the can read about the unveiling of Commander Andrew Gordon Lennox we send our sincere condolences. In Pangbourne students are testament their new Bench at the National becomes Vice Chairman. Air Chief to Thomas’s leadership and that of Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas on Marshal Sir Andrew Pulford KCB Second Master Gerry Pike who had page 6 Furthermore it was an honour CBE RAF gained a Knighthood & his hand firmly on the helm last year. that Judy Barrow accompanied by became Chief of the Air Staff. I also son Roddy and daughter Suzanne look forward to seeing all of you on The Service celebrated 30 years of the and grandchildren attended 16th Sunday June 15th 2014 for another Falkland Families Association who, June to witness Rear Admiral Hugh memorable day. with other families, were there in Edleston perpetuate Mike Barrow’s force together with many veterans and HMS Glamorgan wreath laying Major General Jeff Mason loyal veterans’ reunion groups such as tradition prior to the Service with Chairman of the Trustees the Royal Engineers who numbered Association members in attendance 60 – we welcome them all and are (pictured left). annual service 2013

Vice Admiral Philip Jones CB RN and Mrs Liz Jones with Cdr. Andrew Gordon Lennox (centre)

Commodore Barry Bryant, SeafarersUK with Falkland Islands Defence Force members Zoran Zuvic and Samantha Brownlee with the Hon. Mrs Mary Bayliss JP Colonel Mike Bowles, SAMA’82

After the glorious array of 30th by his wife Liz. Our theme this Soul There Is A Country’ – Sir Gordon Lennox paid special Anniversary commemorations in year celebrated 30 years of the CHH Parry – from the Pangbourne tribute to the late Captain Michael 2012 it was all back to normal and founding of the Falkland Families Chamber Choir. Throughout the Barrow and the Barrow family. He more than 600 of you booked in Association (FFA) with which Service more memorable music also made grateful mention of the for this year’s Annual Service of the Chapel Trust maintains close was beautifully delivered by both ‘unseen’ volunteer members of Remembrance and Thanksgiving links through Trustee Sara Jones Choir and Chamber Choir directed the Chapel Flower Guild and their on Sunday 16th June. Except that CBE so it was wholly appropriate by Director of Music Jonathan Chairman Sadie Clare – many of the proceedings were tinged with that the Reverend Father Nick Brown and supported by the brass whom were present - and who, sadness at the loss of Founder Gosnell, Chaplain 1st Battalion quintet of the Central Band of the over many years, have provided the Trustee and former Chairman Grenadier Guards and to the FFA, and accomplished Chapel with beautifully executed Captain Michael Barrow CVO should deliver a powerful address Pangbourne Organist Julian floral arrangements and tributes. DSO RN who had died in April. ‘from the heart’ which resonated McNamara. Members of HMS Glamorgan with so many veterans and Association joined his widow Mrs families amongst the congregation. The Last Post, Lament – as always Judy Barrow and members of her Similarly appropriate was the played memorably by Piper Keith Dates For family to witness the laying of sensitive reading of the Second ‘Paddy’ Burton 40 Commando the ‘Glamorgan Wreath’ by Rear Lesson by young Robbie Dent, son RM – and Reveille were followed Your Diary Admiral Hugh Edleston before of the late Captain Christopher by presentations of the Elizabeth the Service in the Chapel foyer – a Dent 2 Para and his widow Cathy Cross to six Next Of Kin by the Falkland Islands Memorial poignant tradition upheld for many who has been a long term supporter Honourable Mrs Mary Bayliss JP Chapel years by Captain Barrow himself. of the Memorial Chapel. who was attended by Samantha Sunday June 15th Brownlee and Zoran Zuvic of the Service of Remembrance & Special guests included our Lord The Service began in popular Falkland Islands Defence Force on Thanksgiving at 12.00hrs Lieutenant, The Honourable Mrs tradition with the striking of the their first visit to the Chapel. followed by refreshments Mary Bayliss JP and Vice Admiral Eight Bells on the Sir Galahad Bell in Drake Hall Philip Jones CB , Fleet by Captain Philip Roberts DSO Lunch followed in Drake Hall Commander & Deputy Chief RFA and Captain of the Sir Galahad and in his Parish Notices Chapel For booking and details: of Naval Staff accompanied in 1982 followed by an Introit ‘My Trustee Commander Andrew Angela Perry 01295 738123 or [email protected]

Falkland Families Association Saturday April 26th Annual Reunion Service and AGM in the Guards Chapel at Wellington Barracks Saturday June 14th Service at St Paul’s Cathedral Details for both occasions from Eleven steadfast Standard Bearers! FFA Secretary (see Contacts page 3) annual service 2013

Lt.Cdr Stephen Knott and Colonel Alastair Bruce Sara Jones CBE with members of the Falklands Families Bernard and Nicholas Mennell with Liz Lucas Dr Cathy Dent and her son Robert Association Executive Committee

Mr & Mrs Hoddinott Mr and Mrs Stuart Leeming Alan and Linda Bradley with Nigel Osmond, Ann and George Townsend with Gracie, Debbie and HMS Glamorgan Simon Pick

Richard and Susan Tipping, HMS Hermes Don and Marion Pryce with Sorel, Nick & Charlie Rolf William and Bridget Saunderson, Atlantic Conveyor Nicci Pugh and Ozzie Osborne

Robert Dent reads the Lesson Major General Julian and Mrs Jane Thompson with Lt Cdr Brian Dutton and Beth Woodgate Major General Sir Iain and Lady Carolynn Mackay- Joanna Thomas Dick with Major General Tim and Mrs Chicken

Jim and Mary Butterfield Sir Hew and Lady Jean Pike Reverend David Cooper, Father Nick Gosnell and The Bugler of the Central Band of the RAF Reverend Neil Jeffers ASSOCIATIONS & CONTACTS Falkland Families Association (FFA) Falkland Families Association (FFA) SAMA’82 AGM & Reunion: Chairman: Mrs Sara Jones CBE 28th – 31st March at the Royal Beach Hotel, Southsea Secretary: Cindy Strickland (Organiser: [email protected]) Tel: 01494 725666 or email [email protected] Merchant Navy Association (MNA) FFA Service: National Chairman: Captain JMR Sail MNM MNI Saturday 26th April, 11am at the Guards Chapel (ticket only from Sec) National Secretary: Tim Brant MNM FEI Saturday 14th June, 11am at St. Paul’s Cathedral Crypt Address: 9 Saxon Way, Caistor, Market Rasen LN7 6SG (ticket only from Sec) Tel: 01472 851130 Email: [email protected] Web: www.mna.org.uk SAMA’82 President: Lieutenant General Sir James Dutton KCB CBE Chairman: Mike Bowles MBE 3rd September: Secretary: Mrs Jane Adams, Merchant Navy Day SAMA’82, Unit 25 Torfaen Business Centre, Panteg Way, New 7th September: Inn, Pontypool, Gwent NP4 0LS Merchant Navy Day Commemorative Service, Tel: 01495 741592 or Email: [email protected] Tower Hill, London Piping hot! GD Marine Paddy Burton 40 Commando RM we shall remember them

We are devoting these pages to three people of great stature who, each in their own way, had a tremendous impact on the creation and fulfilment of the project to build the Falkland Islands Memorial Chapel. Reverend David Cooper, Chaplain to 2 Para in 1982 and Chapel Trustee, documents the significant achievements and influence on the Chapel of Admiral Sir ‘Sandy’ Woodward and Captain Michael Barrow and Anthony Hudson, former Headmaster and now Trustee, recalls how Lady Thatcher, together with husband Denis, got us off ‘to a flying start’.* His piece comprises notable extracts from an inspiring article, available for those who wish to read it in full. Reverend David Cooper recounts his memories

Admiral Sir John ‘Sandy’ Captain Mike Barrow CVO, DSO, RN Forster Woodward GBE, KCB 21st May 1932 - 28th April 2013 1st May 1932 - 4th August 2013 One of the first trustees appointed Mike Barrow was awarded the DSO for once Sandy Woodward had accepted his leadership over the course of the King Louis 14th of France had the us to fight without looking over our the role of Chairman of the Trustees campaign. He was very aware of the motto, in Latin, ‘The last argument of shoulder, literally and metaphorically. in 1993 was Mike Barrow. At the cost to families of the casualties of the Kings’, engraved on his cannon. For If anyone were to let us soldiers down, time of the he was conflict and, having already raised the those of us in the Task Force in 1982 it it would not be the Royal Navy, under the Commanding Officer of HMS cash and commissioned a stained glass seemed that we and our firepower were Sandy’s command. Glamorgan, the sixth Royal Naval window in Cathedral to the last argument of our government at ship that he commanded. He assumed those of his ship who lost their lives, that time. After the conflict, when invited by command in 1981 and the following he threw himself into providing the Sandy to become a Trustee of the year was the senior Captain afloat support and initiative that was needed Like all wartime Sandy Falkland Islands Memorial Chapel, I engaged in the course of a routine to bring the idea of the Falklands had to look in two very different came to know him on a personal level. fleet exercise off . After the Memorial Chapel into a reality. directions in his command. The Not surprisingly those characteristics Argentine invasion of the Falkland On the retirement of Sandy Woodward priority was that of fulfilling the that had been evident in his service Islands he took her south in the as Chairman of the Trustees in 2000 government’s wishes in the recovery life were present in his leadership newly created Task Force under the it was universally thought that Mike of the islands and his part in that of the body of Trustees. But it was, Command of Rear-Admiral Sandy Barrow should be his successor. In the recovery could not only win the day once again, his objectivity that lifted Woodward. course of his tenure Mike continued but also lose it, singlehandedly. His the building of the Chapel from a HMS Glamorgan was one of the to provide the leadership that would other concern was the lives of those plan into reality. His commitment first British warships to attack the put the Chapel on a secure financial who depended on him, not only to to the purpose, despite some serious Argentine forces ashore on the footing together with ensuring that its keep seaways open for resupply and the setbacks, not only fired his fellow Islands, having been ordered by existence and purpose was as widely air threat contained, but, hopefully, see Trustees with the same purpose, but Sandy Woodward to stir things up known as was possible, within all three them back home safely. enabled him to involve those whose a bit by bombarding the airfield at services. Inevitably there were also skills were needed, and with no From a water filled hole on Sussex Port Stanley. The bombardment of what might be called ground breaking other authority than his own force of Mountains after we had landed I saw the Argentine positions became a guidelines to be established concerning personality and commitment. the attrition of Royal Naval ships in regular event for Mike Barrow and his what was and what was not appropriate and around San Carlos Water as they Sandy was very aware of the price of crew. Over the course of the conflict to the interior of the Chapel and the met the enemy in carrying out Sandy’s what he asked of others during the HMS Glamorgan completed at least Education and Memorial rooms. He orders. For those of us there the very conflict, and his concern for those 57 bombardments of the Argentine had, prior to becoming the chairman, names of the ships lost now evoke who lost their lives or were injured, position. Re fuelling and storing by day secured the ships bell from HMS the reality of that conflict, Ardent, together with their families, can and then in the evening closing with Alacrity, which became the Chapel Antelope, Coventry, Sheffield as perhaps be better illustrated by the the Islands for the bombardment over Font. He was also responsible for the well as the container ship Atlantic decision to make the Memorial to the course of the night, returning west decisions regarding the organ that was Conveyor. All of which carried the dead that of a Chapel rather than before dawn. This exhausting routine placed in the Chapel. He retired as individuals personally known to Sandy, anything else. A memorial that not was carried out by a ship’s company of Chairman of the Trustees in 2006. for whom, like all of us there, casualty only remembers, but also inspires and whom more than a half were teenagers. Mike was the son of a Royal Naval lists were lists involving personal loss, challenges the youth of today in their In May 1982 Glamorgan provided captain and was born in 1932 at not some distant narrative. social awareness and responsibilities, supporting fire for the highly successful Oxted in Surrey. He was educated What was remarkable and inspiring was located as it is within school grounds. SAS raid on Pebble Island. In June at Wellesley House and Dartmouth, the objectivity that Sandy maintained After the Argentine surrender Sandy she supported 45 Commando in their where he was in the same intake in his operational decisions. His refused to acknowledge General assault of Two Sisters. Barrow felt as Admiral Woodward. On leaving ability to dominate events and his Menendez, the Argentine commander that the Marine Commandos needed the Royal Navy in 1983 he became togetherprofessionalism with their families, in can committing perhaps be better himself illustrated by the decision on the Islands, on the grounds that he support beyond the time that he Clerk to the Worshipful Company of to maketo thehis Memorial purpose, to th edevoid dead that of of emotionala Chapel rather than anything else. A memorial that not only remembers, but also inspires and challengeshad prolonged the the fighting when the needed to move his ship seaward if she Haberdashers in the City of London youth interferenceof today in their was social to awareness create a and confidence responsibilities, located as it is within school grounds. outcome was obvious, thus causing was to be clear of land based missiles or until 1995 and was a Gentleman Usher and purpose that we ashore were to more deaths of young men on both aircraft before daylight, so he delayed to the Queen from 1984 until 2002, After benefitthe Argentine from, surrender as well Sandy as fromrefused whichto acknowledge we General Menendez, the Argentine commander on the Islands, on the groundssides. thatIf anyhe moral compass is needed his withdrawal. Sadly she was struck in for which service he was appointed had prolongedtook our the own fighting confidence. when the outcome was obvious, thus causing more deaths of young men on both sides. If any moral compassthat is needed might indicate Sandy’s humanity the helicopter hanger by a land based CVO. He was married to Judy and had that might indicate Sandy’s humanity and concern for his fellow men, surely Knowing that our link with home was and concern for his fellow men, surelyMike and Judy exocetBarrow in 2005as she withdrew, resulting in the a daughter and two sons, all of whom this is it. in capable and secure hands enabled this is it. death of 13 of her crew. survive him.

Admiral ‘Sandy’ with Anthony Hudson in Admiral ‘Sandy’ with Mrs Prim Hoult Mike Barrow laying the HMS Glamorgan 1998 ‘digging the 1st sod’ on the Chapel site in 2009 Wreath in memory of shipmates in 2012 Mike and Judy Barrow in 2005

Mike Barrow laying the HMS Glamorgan Wreath in memory of shipmates in 2012 Mike and Judy Barrow in 2005 Admiral ‘Sandy’ with Anthony Hudson in 1998 ‘digging the 1st sod’ on the Chapel site

Mike Barrow laying the HMS Glamorgan Wreath in memory of shipmates in 2012

we shall remember them

5 The Thatcher Connection by Anthony Hudson MBE MA Former Headmaster of Pangbourne College and Trustee of the Falkland Islands Memorial Chapel

have only two minutes because 1982 and felt totally at home with Major General Julian Thompson, we are going to enjoy ourselves.” the Veterans. It was the same veteran and former Trustee, tells Patrick Robinson, author and co- when in 2000 she attended the a charming anecdote that hints at writer of Admiral Woodward’s 100 Opening of the Chapel. Sir Denis the humour and charm of the Iron Days was our first speaker. Lady was with her and not only did they Lady whom we all had the privilege T sat demurely in the front row, both appreciate the contribution of meeting: Baroness Thatcher at the Chapel in 2007 hands on knees, eyes unwavering of the Cadets on the day – their Baroness Thatcher at the Chapel in 2007 (main picture) on Patrick until, after two minutes, smartness, bearing, enthusiasm “The Prime Minister, as she was It all began on the 18th green at she leapt to her feet: “Exactly, and readiness to help - but they then, came to watch how the Trevose Golf Club. As a keen and Patrick. Let me tell you what it were also impressed by the Service. SBS can board a moving ship not very good golfer, I had been was like to be Prime Minister at She found the singing of the Choir at sea. Remembering the TV chosen to ensure Denis [as he then that time …”. Without a note, “glorious”, as well as appreciating advertisement, ‘All because the was] enjoyed his first round here. she spoke for twenty-five minutes, the thought and organization that Lady loves Milk Tray’, I said that All went well until the Prime recalling every place, ship, name - went into planning the day. Above the first chap up over the side was Minister joined us on her way to indeed, almost every map reference, all “it was good to see again so many to give the Prime Minister a box of holding a press photo shoot on the without drawing breath. It was a friends whose courage and skill Milk Tray. I warned her bodyguard 18th green …. wearing high heels stunning tour-de force. Then, just restored the Islands to their rightful not to shoot him. The first marine too …!. Such a finale, or something as suddenly, she sat down, saying: heritage” she said. swarmed up, fished inside his dry like it, would precede a family lunch “Now, Patrick, you go on inspiring suit, and handed Margaret Thatcher in a routine that would be repeated them….”. As if …. Patrick and I When Lady T returned to a large box of Milk Tray. She was many times over the next decade. tried, of course, but it was pale beer Pangbourne in 2007 together with delighted. When an aide tried to By the 1990s, Sir Denis was busily after such a virtuoso performance. Her Majesty The Queen and HRH take it off her, she lightly slapped engaged as a Trustee in our efforts to Lady T was brilliant. She had The Duke of Edinburgh for the 25th his wrist, saying: ‘these are for me’.” 4 build the Falkland Islands Memorial given us the best possible launch. Anniversary, it was as a widow. As Chapel for Bereaved Families and That first event brought in some she saw the Cadets lining the drive, There always must be hope and then it would not be long before £250,000 Thereand although always a secondmust be shehope realized and once we again believe that she that was Ladywe Tbelieve found that peace Lady andT found solace in he had persuaded Lady T to host one a few months later proved less not just recalling the past but, by peace and solace in the Reunions a small fundraising event in their successful we were on our way … providing memories for the young, with the Falklands Families and home to launch our appeal for the theSome Reunions time later, withLady theT herself Falklands creating Families an intrinsic and link at thebetween Falklands at the Chapel. Falklands SoChapel. too, Sothe too, requisite £2 million. weighed in with a substantial five generations; she felt these smart, the Falkland and Pangbourne Falklandfigure sum. and Pangbourne communitiesfriendly and efficienthave been pupils left would with communities personal memorieshave been left of with a truly Sir Denis was a model Trustee. carry on the values that she and Sir personal memories of a truly During meetings he would appear iconicBy that figure.stage she had attended Denis held so dear. Mourning can iconic figure. quiet – then suddenly he would two of the Falkland Families be a lonely business and she really surface with an incisive contribution Association Services and Reunions appreciated the Service, seeing (This is an abridged version of that moved the debate towards at Wellington( This Barracks. is an abridgedShe was versionherself as ofan Anthonyordinary member Hudson’s of Anthony‘Memories Hudson’s of Margaret‘Memories of conclusion. Come lunchtime, he wonderful with all the families, the Congregation, sharing her grief, Margaret Thatcher’ – if you would slipped away as modestly as he had Thatcher’stayed to lunch – ifand you chatted would with like atto one see with the Families full version, and Veterans. contact like the to see Chapel the full version, Secretary contact) the arrived. He knew better than to be everyone. She loved talking about Chapel Secretary) involved in mad-cap schemes and with Admiral Sandy Woodward at the helm; the Thatchers knew they were in good hands. After all, Lady T had already described the Admiral as “the cleverest man in the Navy”. She had also recently gleaned something of a mother’s understanding of the potential loss of a son. It was in January 1982 that her son Mark had gone missing in the Moroccan desert on the Paris- Dakar race. For nearly a week she felt the agony of not knowing whether her son lived. It can be no surprise that her responses to bereaved parents seemed anything but those of an Iron Lady.

Arriving early at Chester Square on that auspicious ‘first fundraiser’, Lady T greeted us warmly. “Now then, I don’t know who’s talking Colonel Alastair Bruce at the Cairn with Lady T - so that she could touch and feel the rugged exterior, so reflective of the Falkland landscape – for many of the stones about this plan of yours, but you had been brought from the Islands and their battlefields before being welded into this handsome design. “All in one” she said. And, by implication, “One in All”.

Photo: Colonel Alastair Bruce at the Cairn with Lady T - so that she could touch and feel the rugged exterior, so reflective of the Falkland landscape – for many of the stones had been brought from the Islands and their battlefields before being welded into this handsome design. “All in one” she said. And, by implication, “One in All”.

(Scroll down for main photo) news HMS Hermes HMS Glamorgan Memorial Stone is laid Memorial Bench unveiled

Jim Loveday HMS Hermes Association Chairman placing their memorial stone

The day before the Annual to the Cairn for the stone Over 80 HMS GLAMORGAN still has over 300 members Service – on Saturday 15th June laying ceremony. veterans, families and friends around the world. Together – more than twenty members braved severe conditions on they have commissioned, and of HMS Hermes Association HMS Hermes was the Royal 10th March 2013 to dedicate continue to maintain, two gathered together for a very special Navy’s largest carrier and as such a new bench at the National memorials at either end of the ceremony at the Chapel. It was became the flagship of the British Memorial Arboretum to their 14 globe – one in Portsmouth the dedication and laying at the Forces setting sail for the South shipmates who did not return in Cathedral and another at Cairn of the HMS Hermes stone Atlantic just three days after 1982. Admiral Sir Ian Forbes, Hookers Point in the Falkland – brought back from the Falklands the Argentine invasion of the a GLAMORGAN veteran, Islands, close to where the to mark remembrance of comrades Islands. She carried a substantial unveiled the GLAMORGAN Argentine missile was lost in 1982. In attendance was airgroup of Sea Harriers and Sea bench using the battle ensign fired that hit the ship and caused Trustee Rear Admiral Dick Kings of the to flown on the ship during the the casualties. By popular consent Melly who had just accepted the which more aircraft were added as conflict. Sailors from HMS the NMA was chosen as the ideal Association’s invitation to become the war progressed. The Hermes FORWARD (Birmingham location for a third and final their President and Jim Loveday, Association members are regular RNR), the local RNA with Royal memorial. The bench is located Association Chairman who had attendees and supporters of the British Legions and Tamworth close to the SAMA 82 Falklands organised the event with Chaplain Memorial Chapel. RNA respectively provided a Memorial where the ceremony Reverend Neil Jeffers. The Hermes guard, standard bearers and a concluded with a wreath Association’s Chaplain and Bugler for the event. The laying to all those who died Falklands veteran – the Reverend ship’s company formed an in 1982. Canon Roger Devonshire had Association in 1984 and been due to conduct the Service but sadly missed following an untimely heart attack. In the event Reverend Neil stepped in and even persuaded the rain to stop as the gathering proceeded 2013 elizabeth cross presentations Annual Service 2014: Sunday 15TH June Kingsley and Cathy Armstrong Ria Carter with son Darnell and mother Teresa Rice

The Annual Service The 2014 Annual Service of of Remembrance and Remembrance and Thanksgiving Thanksgiving on Sunday will be held on Sunday 15th June 16th included the June at 12.00. As always we presentation of six Elizabeth look forward to welcoming you Crosses to Next of Kin carried all again – families, veterans, out by Her Majesty The reunion groups, serving personnel Queen’s Representative, Lord and supporters. Coffee will be Lieutenant of Berkshire The available on arrival and after the Hon. Mrs Bayliss JP (pictured Service lunch will be served as with each recipient family). usual in Drake Hall. There will be To date forty more families Mr and Mrs Ben Elley and David, Dawn and Morgan Elley no tickets this year but we would have received their Medals and be grateful if you could return Scrolls at the Memorial Chapel. the enclosed reply slip letting us know how many Chapel seats The presentations took place you require and how many meals. after the Last Post when Last year was over catered so this Kingsley Armstrong received aspect is really important for our the first medal for Corporal planning and ordering purposes. Raymond Ernest Armstrong As usual there will be a train Royal Green Jackets, 22nd collection service from Reading so SAS Regiment; then followed if you need this service please ‘tick’ Mrs Ria Carter for Craftsman the box on the form. For guidance Mark Warren Rollins REME you would need to be at Reading 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, Station by 11.00. Thank you! David Elley for Sergeant Sharon Ratcliff with Derek and Linda Fitton Clifford Noel 1st Battalion The Trustees would like to hear Welsh Guards, Mrs Linda from any family members or Fitton and Mr Derek Fitton for veterans who would like to attend Corporal Peter Ronald Fitton but are or have been unable due to , Mrs Cindy financial hardship or inability to Strickland for Acting Weapons travel distances unaccompanied. Engineering Artificer 1 David A In these special circumstances it Strickland, Royal Navy HMS may be possible for the Trustees Coventry, and finally, Mr Peter to give a measure of assistance to Swallow for Cook Andrew those who find themselves unable Charles Swallow Royal Navy, to attend. In this case a letter of HMS Sheffield. application should be sent via the Mrs Cindy Strickland with the Hon. Mrs Mary Bayliss Secretary and will be treated with The Elizabeth Cross was the utmost confidence. instituted by Her Majesty The Queen as a mark of recognition for those killed in conflict CONTACT FIMCT to be awarded to their next of kin. Many families have Mrs Angela Perry MBE now received their medals but Secretary to the Trustees the Medal Office still have a Falkland Islands Memorial number not yet applied for. It Chapel Trust is up to NOK to apply for their Wroxton Mill, Wroxton, Banbury medals and for those unsure of Oxon OX15 6EZ the process help is available. Tel: 01295 738123 Please contact the Secretary Email: [email protected] on 01295 738123. Andrew, Dee, Peter and Sophie Swallow 2014

INTREPID BOB’S CANOE RACE CHALLENGE THANK BOB NORBURY, former helicopter engineer (technician) YOU! with the Airborne Forces for many years, is again undertaking The Trustees would like to the challenge of the Annual thank everyone who has International Devizes to supported the Chapel over Westminster on Easter Friday the past year by sending gifts, 2014 to raise money for the sponsoring Seats, becoming Chapel Trust. BOB, now 71, and Friends, giving Legacies and the oldest ‘Brit’ to enter the race Services Collections. They in a single canoe in the 60 year would also like to thank Don history of the race, succeeded in raising a fantastic £11,000 Somner who is responsible by doing the same race for the for most of the excellent Chapel 10 years ago. Supporting photographs in this and Bob again with bananas and previous newsletters. Don has Mars bars will be his friend Barry just retired and his consistent Norman, former 2 Para RSM who service to the Chapel served in the Falklands conflict. over many years is hugely “When I attempt the race next appreciated. The Trustees Easter,” says Bob, “ there will be send their best wishes to you no records to aim for, only the all for 2014. satisfaction of trying to raise as much money as possible to help with the upkeep of the Chapel.” A Truly If you would like to support this amazing challenge by sponsoring International Bob, please complete the sponsorship form within this Christening newsletter package and send it with your donation or pledge to The HMS Alacrity Ship’s the Secretary. Bell font was put to good use last summer when Falkland Thank you and Good Luck, Bob! Islander Norman Clark, acclaimed photographer and long term Chapel supporter was NMA launch in England with his wife June PRAYER FOR THE YEAR and family for the christening by Reverend Neil Jeffers paving of grandson Kainan at the Memorial Chapel. They were O God, all sufficient, appeal joined by relatives and friends You have made and uphold all things by the word of from Germany, America, the your power; all nations are nothing before you; But you, A Heroes Square is to be Falkland Islands and the UK. unchangeable and incorruptible, are for ever and ever, the final piece of a new “We had a wonderful day“ God over all, blessed eternally. Infinitely great and glorious development at the National Norman told us “Reverend Neil you are. We are your children and your care. Your hands Memorial Arboretum in gave a really great service and have made and fashioned us. You have watched over Alrewas to be completed in what a talented pianist he is us with more than parental love, more than maternal the summer 2015. too!” tenderness. You have held our soul in life, and not suffered our feet to be moved. Your divine power has given us all It will comprise of a paved area things necessary for life and godliness. and applications to sponsor a paving stone in honour of Let us bless you at all times. someone who has served in Neil can be contacted the Armed Forces are invited directly on at a cost of £600 each. 0118 9767 449 or by e-mail at Interested parties should Neil.Jeffers@pangcoll. contact cwhinder@ co.uk thenma.org.uk or write to or by post through the NMA, Croxall Road, Craig and Jasmine Clark with sons Tristan and the College. Alrewas, Staffordshire DE13 Kainan and Reverend Neil who conducted the 7AR for an application form. Christening.