St GEORGE FOR ENGLAND August 2017
In this edition Humpty Dumpty and the Fall of Colchester St George’s Day Parade and Service An Interview with author Robert G. Jernigan, Jr. English Music Festival
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Vol 15. No. 2 – August 2017 Front Cover: Jay on a bird feeder in an English country garden
St George for England The Official journal of the 31 Family Historian Royal Society of St George 33 Obituary – Rev J. Masding The Society stands for: 34 County Flowers of England I Respect for the Monarchy; Duty to our Sovereign and our Country; 36 Humpty Dumpty and the Fall I The cause of England and Englishness. From the Chairman 4 of Colchester In accordance with our Constitution, the Objects of the Society are: 5 Editorial 38 The St George All Party One 5 Charity Walk To foster the love of England and to strengthen Parliamentary Group England and the Commonwealth by spreading the It’s about you knowledge of English history, traditions and ideals. 8 39 English Music Festival
Two 9 Charitable Trust A Riddle To keep fresh the memory of those, in all walks of 40 life, who have served England or the 11 St George’s Day in Pinner Commonwealth in the past in order to inspire 40 Autumn Ball leadership in the future. 12 Branch News 41 AGM 2017 – Notice Three To combat all activities likely to undermine the 24 Overseas Branch News strength of England or the Commonwealth. 42 50/50 Club 26 St George’s Day Parade and Four Service 45 Membership Affiliations To further English interests everywhere to ensure that St. George’s Day is properly celebrated and to Branches List provide focal points the world over where English 28 News 46 men and women may gather together. 30 Well Dressing in Derbyshire 48 Shop Window
Patron: Her Majesty the Queen The Lord Butler of Brockwell KG GCB CVO Charitable Trust Members President: William R. Firth Clifford James Trowse – Past Chairman Chairman and Trustee – Lt Col Leslie Clarke Chairman: Joanna M. Cadman Mr B M Cronan Treasurer and Trustee – Lloyd James Mr C P Fairweather Mrs Esme Robinson Secretary and Trustee – Albert Hankers Sir Henry Paston-Bedingfeld Bt Trustee – Cecile Gillard Trustee – Shirley Hankers Published at: The Royal Society of St. George Trustee – Dennis Stinchcombe Enterprise House Past President Trustee – Joanna Cadman John Clemence QPM 10 Church Hill, Loughton, Trustee –Nick Dutt Essex, IG10 1LA, England Telephone: 020 3225 5011 Fax: 020 8508 4356 Members of Council Special Responsibilities Chairman – Joanna M. Cadman E-mail: [email protected] Standard Bearer – Lt. Col Leslie Clarke Website: www.royalsocietyofstgeorge.com Vice Chairman – Nick Dutt Deputy Standard Bearer – Major Robert A Peedle MBE TD Facebook page: www.facebook.com/RoyalSocietyofStGeorge Honorary Treasurer – Alastair Clement FFA FFTA Twitter: @RSStGeorge Honorary Registrar and Legal Advisor – Cecile Gillard Yachting Association – Bob Smith Join us on LinkedIn– the Royal Society of St George Official Group Chaplain to the Society – Revd. Roderick Leece Photography – Fred Pearson and Georgina Burges Opening times: Monday to Thursday, 10.30am to 3.30pm General Secretary – Elizabeth Lloyd Website Manager – Christopher Houghton Events Organiser – Bob Smith UK Operations Representative – Albert Hankers This Journal is sent free to all full members and is available for purchase at Editor: Laura Minns Representative for North of England – Michael Riley £3.50. Opinions expressed in articles or advertisements are those of the Editorial Address Representative for South of England – Lt. Col. Leslie authors and advertisers and the contents do not necessarily reflect Rumbeams Cottage Clarke Representative for South East of England – Julie editorial or official RSSG views. This Journal may not be reproduced in Ewhurst Green Bradley Representative for South West England – Cecile whole or in part without the permission of the Editor. Nr Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7RR Gillard Youth Representative – Dennis Stinchcombe MBE, Opinions expressed in articles or advertisements are those of the authors Telephone: 01483 268627 Membership affiliations – Lloyd James and advertisers and the contents do not necessarily reflect editorial or E-mail: [email protected] Fund Raiser & Donations – Albert Hankers official RSSG views. We reserve the right to refuse any advertisement or Data Management – John Oakley article without giving a reason. E&O.E. Council Administrator – Shirley Hankers George Andrews, FCIB FCIS FCIArb – President Emeritus Social Media Representative – Louise Camby Design and Reprographics: Jim Duggan Tel: 01233 632969. Mob: 07714451952 Vice Presidents: Printed at: Wyndeham Grange Ltd, Butts Road, The Earl of Aylesford JP Administration Centre staff Southwick, West Sussex BN42 4EJ • Tel: 01273 592244 Field Marshal The Lord Bramall KG GCB OBE MC JP DL General Secretary – Elizabeth Lloyd The Lord Cope of Berkeley PC Membership Secretary – Jade King ISSN Number: ISSN 2046-8369
ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND 3 FROM THE CHAIRMAN
that she has been our Queen and Sovereign. television and the radio. We can do no more Sixty-five years is a big statement – some than keep up the good work, and I would of us weren’t even born when she came to like to thank everyone who put their all into the throne – and yet she has given us, her to making it a very special day up and down subjects, a lifetime of service and has never the country and in our branches overseas. put a foot wrong. I would personally very much like to The Queen is part of the narrative of our thank Sheffield branch, who made me so country and of our own lives, and I think welcome on the evening before St George’s we all believe we know her quite well. We Day. I know how busy they had been in the know how she looks, we know she has a city centre that day, handing out red roses to wicked sense of humour and a very good residents as they went about their shopping, taste in hats, and we know the statistics and and to slip seamlessly from that to a very the records she kicks into touch each year good and very entertaining dinner dance – now the world’s oldest reigning monarch, was, to say the least, impressive. My special and the longest reigning British Monarch, to thanks to Marie Minihan, President, for her name but two of them. But, did you know hospitality and to Alan Smith, Hon. Sec. for that she is the first British Monarch to be his warm welcome and efficiency. And to formally trained in how to change a spark Bryn and Jennifer for so kindly providing plug? Or that she has a BAFTA for her me with a warm, welcoming and very HIS HAS BEEN a year of enormous patronage of the film industry? (Will any patient taxi service. contrasts. Appalling and cowardly of us forget her iconic performance against Tacts of terrorism countered with Daniel Craig as James Bond at the opening The Journal incredible acts of bravery and selflessness. ceremony of the 2012 Olympics?) I am afraid I have rather a lot to say in this Pre-election political posturing and post- Can we begin to imagine how she must Journal, so will finish now with my thanks election mayhem. Dark days of concern have felt sixty-five years ago when she to everyone for all the support you gave me about our future role in Europe and the heard, whilst on holiday in Kenya, that her for my Chairmans Walk for Charity (more general unrest and uncertainty on the beloved father had died and she was Queen. of that later) and for the support you give to international stage, coupled with one of the She had only said goodbye to him on the our beloved Society. best summers we have had for years. And tarmac at London airport the week before We have so much to be proud of, not the tragedy of Grenfell Tower, to add more and had no idea that she wouldn’t see him the least that we are so fortunate to be a grief to an already heavy burden. I think on her return. But she rose to her duty then, Royal Society and to have the Queen as our we were all appalled to see the apparent as she has done very day since then, with an Patron. I cannot emphasise that enough, indifference of the authorities, but the enormous amount of selfless grace. particularly to those branches who struggle selfless bravery of the emergency services, At ninety-one years of age she is still to understand why they should pay their and of local people, on the night of the fire, working as hard as ever, breaking every branch fees to the Society. You are branches and the outpouring of help and support from possible record ever held by a British of a Society that has Royal Patronage, complete strangers was a true indication of Monarch. She works tirelessly for her which is an enormous privilege. If the how much love and generosity of spirit there people here and abroad, and has never put Society folds it will only be because we is in so many people. herself before her duty. She has seen her can no longer afford to keep going, and the Among those who stepped forward to country recover from war, lose its Empire, consequence of that will be that your branch give support was Her Majesty the Queen, modernise, diversity, change out of all will no longer exist either. If that doesn’t our Patron. It must have reminded some of recognition from the county that she became matter to you, then I suggest you examine us of the days of the Blitz, when her parents queen of all those years ago. And she is the your reasons for purporting to belong. visited the East End to share in the suffering calm centre of that storm of change. This probably sounds harsh, but there caused by Nazi bombing. She also was not is no other way of putting the truth: the afraid to go among her people and to reach St George’s Day Society needs its branches to work with it out to them to show them that they were not Our national day went, as usual, extremely in order not just to survive but to grow and alone. well. I do think there is a swell of interest to reach out to everyone who loves their But that sums her up. A lady of in and recognition of the day outside the country. We are not on two opposing sides, indomitable spirit who has seen so much work that we do as a Society, with more we are one and the same. and survived so much in the sixty-five years English flags flying and more discussion on Enjoy your summer. Joanna
Trafalgar Square with my lovely family Before the Cenotaph on St George’s Day
4 ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND EDITORIAL
DO HOPE our friends in Costa Blanca all the English customs and pastimes that Both Joanna and I would like to record Ienjoyed the bluebells on the front cover of are important in our lives and the life of our our enormous thanks to Jim Duggan, the the last edition! country. Journal’s publisher, for his creativity, And I hope that you all enjoy the variety of On a personal note and on behalf of all of enormous contribution to the Journal and his contributions in this edition, particularly all us I would like to congratulate Joanna on her incredible patience. the reports about St George’s Day. In these amazing trek and impressive fund-raising for Every good wish for the summer. difficult days, it is very good to see people Combat Stress and London Air Ambulance. I coming together and continuing to celebrate hope her feet have recovered! Laura
CHARITY WALK
Joanna Cadman HAD BEEN rather tongue in cheek his company at the Cenotaph two weeks when I decided to start my charity later. I walk on 1 April but, as it turned out, I Most of my walk was on pavements couldn’t have chosen better. The weather rather than footpaths, in order to be seen as was absolutely perfect, a traditional much as possible, but it was nevertheless English spring. The sun shone and the fields and hedgerows were full of flowers and grasses and wild garlic, the birds were bellowing away and I had a wonderful time. I think it was partly four days away from routine, with nothing more to think about than the countryside around me and my next destination. I had some lovely companionship on my journey from HMS Victory to Trafalgar Square, and a lot of support from both friends and family, and I am grateful to them all for giving me The Mayor of Guildford their time. I am also very grateful to the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth and the blisters and hardly any aches, I was very Mayors of Haslemere and Guildford lucky that it had all been so smooth. for meeting me on my route. The Lord But best of all, I was able to raise Mayor of Westminster would have £2,884.20 for Combat Stress and London met me too, but he was at a service in Air Ambulance. My very, very grateful Westminster Abbey at the time I arrived thanks to everyone who gave me support: in London, commemorating the two week a number of branches were extremely anniversary of the terrorist attack on generous in their giving, as were individual Westminster bridge. I had the pleasure of members. I also had a lot of support from friends, acquaintances and people I met on my way – who now know a little more about the Royal Society of St George and what we stand for. Each branch and each individual person in our Society makes a The Mayor of Haslemere on a glorious day point of supporting charity and local good causes, and that is the backbone of who we through some wonderful scenery. The are. People who love our country and want walk from Petersfield to Liphook was on the best for it. roads without pavements, slightly hair- Thank you, all, for enabling me to have raising, but the views were wonderful. I fun. had made my way from Portsmouth to Petersfield the day before through Queen Elizabeth National Park, and that was almost magical in the evening sunlight and the piercing green of early spring leaves. And I had a lovely afternoon walking the towpath from Woking to Byfleet. After that, the roads were busier and the places more built up, but still interesting and I am not averse to looking in shop windows. A night in Richmond, and then I arrived at Trafalgar Square at exactly midday on Lord Mayor of Portsmouth at HMS Victory the Wednesday, as I had planned. With no I’m there! Shame the lion isnt impressed
ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND 5 Borrowdale Valley, Cumbria The Beauty of England
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HE BACKBONE of The Royal Society of St George is its members, and the Journal is the meansT by which we can communicate with each other, and celebrate each other’s life and times. What better way could there be than to celebrate little Eliza Hamilton West’s christening on St George’s day. Isn’t she lovely! As is the adorable Teddy Grey Cooper, without doubt our youngest member, and looking very pleased about it too! I understand he was also christened on St George’s Day. ‘The feast of St George is very special to us all A very warm welcome to you both. and we always look forward to it each year celebrating it with family and friends. This year The Journal is all about you, and we St George’s Day was indeed very special for it plan a regular feature on our members – was chosen as the christening day for my baby children, grandchildren, stories of your daughter, Eliza Mary Daphne Hamilton-West. It was a wonderful celebration of her baptism own lives, interesting snippets about Teddy Grey Cooper’s father enquired in June alongside the feast of St George and we feel sure 2016 about him becoming a member (at the where you live. Send them in, we will she will be blessed celebrating her special day -St time Teddy was 2 months old) and he officially publish where we possibly can. George’s Day Patron Saint of England’ joined on 2 August 2016. Teddy Grey is holding his Editor (Stephanie Hamilton- West) certificate.
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28 ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND TRUST REPORTS
My Life Changing Expedition to Borneo Alex Warren On 2 July 2016, I started the most amazing and could finally shower and relax. Nothing Over the next few days we would travel journey of my life. I was excited about feels better than a fully functioning shower to the work site, mix cement and build the this first part of the expedition, as I had after the heat of the tropical sun! Before foundations to a house renovation and this never been on a plane before and would be dinner, we were able to go to the mall and was very hard work, especially as it was so travelling for nearly twenty hours. I met shop for things we might need on the next hot. This was also where I discovered I was up with the other members of the team at stage, such as extra mosquito spray and sun allergic to cement and needed to be seen Heathrow Airport and got to know a few cream. We later met for dinner and it felt by a medic. After our site work, we would people, which made me feel a bit more like my first touch of home within the week. always come back to camp for another comfortable. When we finally arrived, we We were allowed chips! activity. The second day’s activity was to stayed at a beautiful hostel in the evening After dinner, we went back to the hostel build hammocks; learn about the reef and and we could relax a little and unpack our to pack our bags for the coming days. learn Malayan. The third day’s activity was bags. learning all about coconuts and how every We started the expedition proper, on Mantinani Island bit of it is useful to the locals, doing a beach 4 July. It was a 7 am wake up and straight The trip to Mantinani Island on 8 July, took clean up and making palm tree roofs. The out to breakfast for rice and melon, then around three hours. This island was the final day’s activity involved learning how to back to the hostel to pack our bags and hottest place by far! The water was so clear make bracelets out of recycled materials. set off on a coach and then a boat to Gaya and blue. On day one, we learned some of Island for four days. The first day was the local etiquette, such as to dip your feet boiling! After making up our beds, we in water before entering the toilets. We Camp Tinangol learned about the area and what we would dropped our bags off and got straight to On 11 July, we left Mantinani Island and be doing over the coming few days there. work. We had a lot to do in a short space of after a short trip arrived at Camp Tinangol. We started our scuba diving qualification time. Our first task was to walk to the other On arrival, we were briefed about the by having a fitness test and then it was on side of the island and grab the materials coming days and the camp itself. We had Membership Application to preparing the gear and getting into the from the boat and transfer it to the site free time until the evening, so most of us water. We broke off into small groups and where we would be working over the next had showers and washed our clothes. Again, Reasons for wishing to join the Royal Society of St George were taught the basics of diving. We had to couple of days. This was all we needed to we joined in with some local dancing in the copy the diving teacher each time we were do the first day, so we went back to camp evening and were given local hand-made ______out on the water. and had a rest. jewellery, which was beautifully made. Each day consisted of a “wake and shake” ______The evenings consisted of beach clean In the evening, we went for a night ups. The stretch of island where we were, walk followed by some local dancing. The routine, which is an early morning exercise ______wasn’t very big, so it didn’t take long for night walk was beautiful as we watched session which meant waking up at 6.30 am. our team to clean it – especially with our the sun set over the other islands. We were After breakfast, we would get ready to walk ______team slogan: “It’s a state of mind”. It was also able to join in with the local dancing to the work site, which was approximately amazing how much rubbish floated in off which was great fun, but tricky at the same twenty minutes away. On the first day we ______the sea, all of which was a hazard to local time. It looked so easy, but complex hand had a tour around the village and were shown our project area. Here we were to get ______wildlife. movements added to the difficulty. As a We left the island just after lunch time dancer myself, I really appreciated the locals rid of all the grass and weeds and re-cement ______and travelled back to our original hostel showing us how to do it. the ground for children to play on. ______Teaching English ______On the second day, I was lucky enough to be able to teach some of the children English at ______the school. I had to know both the Malayan ______and English and this was difficult, as I only had a few days practise at the phrases. ______On the third day, I was allowed to do some painting at the school. I ended up ______creating a hop scotch and an apple tree with numbered apples and colours in English. ______The fourth day brought heavy rain, so we ______couldn’t carry on our work until it stopped. After it stopped, we had a sports day, my ______team won the first round. The fifth day was great fun, as we had a chill out day, where ______we made bead necklaces/ bracelets and ______listened to music. After working, we were always given a ______bit of free time and this was mainly shower time for me! ______On the first night we learned more Malayan. The second night we had a team ______meeting and made spring rolls. Nights three and four were easy, as we just lounged around the camp, but the fifth evening, we
2 ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND 9 18 July. On arrival, it was straight to our On the first night there, we watched some camp to build our hammocks, rest, have local dancing and joined in with it too. dinner and go on a night walk to get to Again, I was able to show off my dancing know some of the animals in the jungle. We skills. During the R+R day, we could catch took several boat trips in order to spot as up on rest, as we had worked really hard many animals as we could. These included throughout the trip. crocodiles, hibiscus monkeys, kingfishers, orangutans, otters and elephants. Homeward bound At our new site, we de-weeded a stretch In the final couple of days, we were able to of water and this was very hard work. go shopping for gifts, etc. The flight home Unfortunately, elephants were close to felt like it took a lifetime. Part of me was our camp, so we had to quickly grab our happy to be travelling home as I had missed belongings and evacuate as they can be everyone dearly, but part of me will always very dangerous; before heading back to miss Borneo and all the friends I made on mainland. This didn’t stop us from doing the trip. our work though, as we could move to a This expedition had started eighteen new site and cut back jungle ready for future months previously, commencing with camps to be built. what felt like a never-ending series of fund-raising events. However, through all Camp Gana the funds raised and the generosity of the were allowed to have a dance party followed On 20 July, we arrived at Camp Gana, we sponsorship I received from The Royal by the talent competition. I won! were at this camp for the longest. Each day Society of St George, I achieved my fund- we split in to two groups, one group would raising target of just under £5,000, which in Sepilok do the interior decorating and the other itself, was an achievement. On 17 July, we went straight to a B&B would build a bridge and a new path so that This trip has made me realise how lucky in Sepilok, which was a long coach ride. the children could get to school more easily. we are here with flushable toilets, fully- It was a big job, so it took most of our time. The B&B was lovely and I could have my working showers and a great health care The plan for the interior was to re-paint all first warm shower. We relaxed until the system. following morning, when we needed to the walls and tables and adding in a few new For the people of Borneo, they’re not so get on another coach to the Orangutan and designs. The team created an underwater lucky, in the areas we visited. Toilets needed Sun Bear Sanctuary. This was just a short themed wall, a jungle themed wall and a to be flushed by filling up buckets, water trip, but was exciting, as I’d never seen mountain themed wall. As well as this, we these animals up so close before. I took created a movable clock to teach the time shortages meant a lack of washing facilities so many photos for a lasting memory. It to the children, as well as creating a team and if ill, they had to travel long distances to was wonderful to see them in their natural plaque so that the memory of us stayed with just be seen by a doctor. This expedition has environment and made me realise just how the school. Seeing the teachers’ faces at the allowed me to view the world in a different precarious their existence is. After this, we end of the re-decorating stage is something way now and the most memorable bit of the went back to the B&B to get ready for the I’ll never forget. They were so surprised trip for me, was seeing how our hard work next trip to the Jungle. and happy. So much so that they got very paid off for the locals. It really did mean emotional. It just goes to show our hard a lot that our work had been noticed and Jungle work paid off and how much it means to the would be treasured by many people in the We arrived in the jungle late afternoon on local people. years to come. Marcus Bell – Young, CT Grant recipient 11-April-2017 My school organises the Duke of Edinburgh I also play badminton with my grandmother scheme for my year, so when I learned about and some of her friends. it I was keen to take part. For a skill; I train on rifle shooting, The award is split into parts – a .22 rifle which requires a lot of volunteering, physical and skills and concentration and a steady hand. I get much expedition. satisfaction when I achieve a good score. For the volunteering section, I walk a Looking forward to the adventure Iofan dog. I have always had a love of animals. expedition, I was concerned about the My family has cats, but I would love to own cost of the equipment needed, but with the my own dog. Beano, a cocker spaniel, is a generous grant from the Royal Society of St lively, well-behaved dog. He always seems George I have a good-quality rucksack and pleased to see me, furiously wagging his sleeping bag and other necessary equipment. tail. We walk off together with a spring in I am training for the big expedition into our steps, me wearing my walking boots, Derbyshire when I have mastered map to ‘wear them in’, and Beano enjoying his reading and built up my strength to cover country walk in the fresh air. the long distance involved. The physical section is something I have I will keep you informed as I progress done for many years – playing football. I through this challenge. play mid field and have friends in the team. Thank you once again for all your help.
10 ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND ST GEORGE’S DAY IN PINNER
HERE CAN be no better way to of his sense of humour and of occasion – spend St George’s Day than in the enormously. The street was packed with Tsunshine at Pinner. I was so pleased stalls, the church bells were ringing in their that Gordon Williams invited me and Lt Col beautiful church, the English Opera singer, Leslie Clarke, Chairman of the Charitable Gemma Turner was an absolute joy and St Trust, to their fabulous street party, which George was magnificent on – her – trusty has been running on the Sunday nearest St and very patient horse. Even the dragon George’s Day since he started it, twelve was sunny and well behaved – perhaps the years ago. For nine of those twelve years he Scouts had tamed it as their good deed for facilitated it on his own, but the Rotary Club the day? of Pinner has now become more involved, Leslie and I were delighted to present a and will take over completely next year – cheque from the Society’s Charitable Trust although I am sure they will miss Gordon’s to the Scout leader. It is an organisation sure hand and experience – to say nothing that is very close to the Society’s heart, and it was lovely to see so many Scouts, accompanied by Cub Scouts and proud parents, there to renew their vows, as they do each year on St George’s Day. The high spot of the day must be the famous Pinner Wheelbarrow Race. Teams of fit young men in costume raced around the streets of Pinner, one in the barrow and one pushing it, stopping at unnervingly frequent intervals to drink a pint of beer before swapping places and setting off again. There were a lot of beer stops and some of the racers looked a little green as they tackled the home aviators, who had done the race in all that stretch, but they were magnificent! There heat in traditional aviator outfits (complete were two prizes, one for the fastest – won with scarves) and were still smiling at the by a wonderfully cheerful and enormously end. energetic couple of chaps in tight, green, My sincere thanks to Gordon and Pinner slightly alien looking outfits – and one for Rotary Club for an amazing St George’s the best costume, which I awarded to the day. Joanna Picture:s Emma Pooley
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ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND 11 NEWS FROM AROUND THE BRANCHES
BATH other students. By the time he was twenty, Frances Howard it was obvious that Queen Elizabeth would The beautiful and sweet natured Frances On 14 February, coincidently St. Valentine’s soon be gone and the place for anyone Howard was married at thirteen to an oaf, Day, our Chairman, Rev. Robert Webb, of ambition was Edinburgh. Armed with Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, barely held his annual coffee morning to which we several letters of introduction he made a year older. Frances spent her wedding had invited Joanna Cadman, the National his way north. It was at the home of a Mr. night dancing with Prince Henry while her Chairman. Unfortunately, it was sparsely Edward Bruce that he met Robert Carr and husband glowered from the corner of the attended. I suppose Tuesday mornings are despite being a few years apart in age there room. Deemed too young to set up home difficult for some people. Nonetheless, we was an instant rapport. Maybe it was the together they returned to their respective were delighted Joanna could be with us attraction of opposites. Thomas was serious family homes. As a married woman Frances and, although she says in her editorial she minded, Robert anything but. had the freedom of the Court where she has many branches still to visit, we would A few years passed; James had become came to the attention of Robert Carr. He love to see her back in Bath on some future king and moved to London which, to was smitten and she was similarly attracted. occasion. him, was like an Aladdin’s cave after Could her marriage be annulled so they Robert Carr the austerity of Scotland and he took could be wed? The Howards were all for In the last Journal I wrote of John Locke full advantage of it by holding many it. One of their own married to the current who was born in the village of Wrington, extravagant entertainments. At some such favourite? Oh, yes! Thomas Overbury was Somerset. This time it is of another man, event in the tilt yard, Robert was thrown aghast. His position of influence would Robert Carr, born in the same village in from his horse and broke his leg. James, be over and so he strongly advised his 1587 and whose name also made it into ever keen on good looking young men friend against it. The Howards were not to the history books. Robert was born to Sir personally supervised his recovery. The be thwarted and through their scheming Robert Carr and his wife Anne, themselves current favourite, Philip Herbert, could Overbury ended up in the Tower on a charge born and bred in Scotland, so why they were see the writing on the wall, shrugged his of treason. A few months later he was domiciled in Somerset in 1587 is open to shoulders, muttered an oath or two and dead. Frances and Robert married shortly conjecture. However, my tale begins in 1601 shuffled off into obscurity. afterwards. when young Robert is north of the border Being a favourite meant being a Alas, there was to be no happy ending. and speaking with a pronounced Scottish confident as well as a pampered plaything, Rumours soon circulated that Overbury had accent, according to The Overbury Mystery so James would seek his advice on various been poisoned. Frances, under pressure, by His Honour Judge Edward Abbott Parry, matters of state. This seems to have been admitted she knew that to be true. Robert first published in 1927. a bit beyond Robert’s intellect so he was was adamant he knew nothing of it. Both much relieved when Thomas Overbury spent six years in the Tower. James had Thomas Overbury returned to Court and he was able to gone on to a new favourite by this time so Thomas Overbury was a determined young confer with him on how to advise the had no inclination to get involved in saving man. He knew where he wanted to go in life king. All went well for a while. Robert his former friend. Robert never forgave his and settled down to serious study to obtain was showered with titles including Earl of wife who died of cancer and a broken heart. it. No youthful high jinks for him with the Somerset, riches and lots of land. All Robert’s love, for the rest of his life, was given entirely to their daughter Anne.
St. Peter’s, Evercreech It was a letter in the Daily Telegraph that drew my attention to the clock face of St. Peter’s, Evercreech. Indeed, as the picture shows, the numerals go from nine to eleven, then twelve, before another twelve in the correct position. Very strange! The letter writer attributes this to the clock painter being upset after a row with his wife. The church guide puts the error down to too many visits to the local, so maybe one contributed to the other. Again, from the church guide, when the south aisle of St. Peter’s was being built in 1843, the mason responsible lodged in the village as the work was being carried out. He managed to fall out with both the Parson and the Publican. Difficult to do I should have thought but his revenge, when he decorated the parapet, was to carve grotesques (known as ‘hunky punks’ in Somerset) of the Parson (hideous monster) and the Publican (a Monkey). Then, for good measure, the village gossips as two cats. A new estate is being built on the edge of Evercreech. As each home owner moves in they receive a visit from parishioners who present them with a welcome pack. A lovely gesture!
12 ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND EAST DORSET students for donations as MacMillan Locally January – April 2017 did not receive any funding from the NHS. AGM: Our branch AGM was held on Dr Elsbeth Caswell was the founder Wednesday, 18 January at the Green member of the RSoSG East Dorset branch in 2011 and since that time remained Chairman House Hotel in Bournemouth. The branch and branch Executive Member. During Chairman, Dr Elsbeth Caswell opened 2016 Elsbeth was both Chair and General the meeting at 19:30 hrs and welcomed Secretary. Elsbeth has decided to ‘stand- all attending branch Members and Guests down’ and herewith resigned both Officer (Figure 1). Figure 6 positions. Elsbeth has during 2016 become The Chairman informed Members and a grandmother to a little boy and a little Afternoon Tea Service and Live Concert in attending Guests that the AGM was being girl. Elsbeth, with her husband Gino, is also the newly furbished Ocean Suite at the Ocean held prior to the Branch Rules date of moving home from the East Dorset area. Beach Hotel and Spa, East Overcliff Drive, 1 February because should it have been held Although moving home, Elsbeth will remain Bournemouth, BH1 3AQ. after 1 February it would be too close to the a member of the East Dorset branch. Branch committee and members attended scheduled ‘Sixty-fifth Accession Anniversary this yearly popular event to raise money for of HM The Queen High Tea/Concert’ during Election of Officers the month of February. Therefore, the Rule Life Education Wessex charity, nominated The Election of Officers for 2017 followed by the RSSG members to be supported had been amended for this 2017 AGM. Elsbeth’s resignation announcement. The The Minutes of the 2016 AGM were during 2017/18. There we discovered a wide new East Dorset branch Chairman, Dianne selection of delicious afternoon tea cakes Approved by all 2016 attending branch White, as her first duty in Office, had the Members. and savouries with excellent service laid privilege and honour, on behalf of the East on for our pleasure by the Hotel (Figure 5). The Chairman proceeded to give an Dorset branch Members, to present Elsbeth, This was an enjoyable, exciting musical overview of all 2016 branch events and with a gift to thank her for all her support and extravaganza. Some fantastic raffle prizes thanked all those Executive Members for effort she gave the branch since its inception were won, and the new Chairman, Dianne their assistance in the organisation of said (Figure 3). events. ‘Life Education Wessex’ had been Albert Hankers gave an overview of nominated and chosen by ballot, as the the RSoSG Annual events and stated that 2017/2018 branch Charity. Lorraine Hewitt – ‘London events are easy for London branches Life Education Wessex Fundraising Manager to attend but he wished to thank and gave a short thank you speech to the AGM. congratulate East Dorset branch Members in Fund raising aims to help 500 children in having representatives at all of these RSoSG local schools, centered on the awareness of Annual events’. dangers from drugs, sexual health issues and Membership and Treasurer updates cyber bullying. No Government help has were given by Dianne White which were been received but positive health decisions approved by those present. Lynn Sharp, from have been achieved via ‘Life Education MacMillan Locally was presented, via the Wessex’ (Figure 4). large charity cheque, the sum of £1057.00. Plus, from Bournemouth University HE Afternoon Tea Service and Live Concert Education Students’ donation bucket, the sum Sunday, 19 February 2017 of £82.00. This, donation bucket, had been To celebrate the Anniversary of HM’s organised by Matthew White (Figure 2). Accession to the Throne, The Royal Society Lynn Sharp thanked the branch and BU of St George East Dorset branch held an
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ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND 13 White, presented the profits from the raffle to by a small group of branch Members with Life Education Wessex (Figure 6). a traditional Roast Beef luncheon at ‘The Added to the pleasure of the afternoon, Avon Causeway’, just outside Christchurch. there was a delightful concert where the With our area of tables, decorated with St crowd was clapping and joining in on the fun. George’s flags, the lunch was very enjoyable Special thanks to John and Victoria Andrews with other diners wishing to know who we and Dianne White for arranging the amazing were and what we were celebrating! With Opera singers and arranging the classical comments of ‘Of course it is’ and ‘We should concert for everyone’s pleasure (Figure 7). really do something about the Country celebrating’; ‘Didn’t know you existed’. “Rocking around the clock” Figure 8 Sadly, this seems to be what the English ‘take On 3 March, The Royal Society of St. for granted’ (Figure 9). George, East Dorset Branch held a “Rock Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony A ‘St George for England’ Journal with ‘n’ Roll” night celebrating the ACT of Union East Dorset branch leaflets have been sent 1535 of England and Wales. On 22 April, along with other RSoSG Members, branch Member, Mrs Johanna to ‘The Avon Causeway’ to show the guests Live band, Ruby and the Roughcuts, exactly what we are about. Hopefully further ensured we danced the night away whilst also Hooley had the honour of representing the East Dorset branch by laying a wreath of interest will be generated within this area of raising money for our nominated charity, Life our beautiful Country – England. Education Wessex (Figure 8). red roses, at The Society’s Annual Wreath The buffet disappeared quickly, but the Laying Ceremony and Cadets Parade at The generosity of Albert and Shirley Hankers Cenotaph, Whitehall. Johanna, along with her exceeded all expectations. They handed over son Michael, joined other RSoSG Members a cheque for £500 from their own efforts within Westminster Abbey for the Service supporting our nominated charity for 2017. held at ‘The Tomb of the Unknown Warrior’. Albert and Shirley also hosted a country This was followed by the luncheon held lunch for St George’s Day after we visited within The Cellarium, which was hosted by London for the ceremony at Westminster our National Chairman, Mrs Joanna Cadman Abbey. We all thank Albert and Shirley for and The Right Worshipful The Lord Mayor your work in East Dorset, Haslemere and of Westminster, Steve Summers. nationally. For details on events in East Dorset visit St George’s Day our website www.rssg-eastdorset.org.uk. St George’s Day was celebrated this year Figure 9
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14 ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND BRISTOL Bristol was founded in the late Saxon period, the first Cecile Gillard, Branch member and the settlers came here because of the Society’s Honorary Registrar relatively easy access by water. City and County of Bristol Branch By the medieval period the city Chairman Dennis Stinchcombe is the was the second most important manager of Riverside Youth Project. Some and prosperous commercial of the Branch’s events are held at the Club’s centre in the land (only London premises. There are a variety of meeting, was more significant in the social and sports areas at Club, which is nation’s commerce and trading also home to the TS Boxer Maritime Cadet activities). The city was awarded Corps (a youth group affiliated to RSSG). city and county status by Royal In the main sports hall area, where the Charter in 1373. cadets parade and carry out their indoor The earliest seal of the city of activities, a variety of appropriate flags are Bristol was granted to the city city’s current arms is that, in mythology, on display. Chris Davies, one of our Branch by King Edward I in the twelfth century unicorns only do homage to good men. Vice-Presidents and currently Deputy Lord and the main parts of the city’s arms were The images in the crest, at the top of Mayor of Bristol noticed that there was not granted to the city by King Edward III. the arms, signify that good government a flag of the City and County of Bristol (the The images of a fortified gateway to the depends on wisdom (the serpent) and justice flag bears the arms of the city). So Chris harbour and the ship setting sail, have (the scales) and that these are divine gifts donated this flag to the Club, and the young been used ever since – they appear on the from above (which is why the crossed arms people have another link to their City and shield in the City’s full Arms. The symbolic holding the serpent and the scales arise from their local RSSG Branch. significance of the unicorn supporters to the out of a cloud).
FENLAND Peter Dennis Press Officer 01 945 582873 On Wednesday, 3 May the Fenland Branch held its Annual General Meeting. The following officers were elected for 2016/17. Chairman Rhys Williams, Vice Chairman Brian Kierman, Secretary and Treasurer Wendy Lyons, Almoner and Standard Bearer John Smith and Press Officer Peter Dennis. On Sunday 19 June the branch manned a stall at The Royal British Legion Party in The Park with the aim to recruit new members. Thirteen members will join Westminster Branch on Thursday, 20 October at The Armourers and Brasiers Hall in London to celebrate Trafalgar Day. Ten members attended the wreath laying ceremony and cadets parade in Whitehall London
LEEDS lieutenant of West Yorkshire along with our Dame Dr Ingrid Roscoe , Lord lieutenant own Mayor of Morley and various choirs, of West Yorkshire attended, again with Clr Wyn Kidger, Chair of Leeds Branch singers and even local children bell ringers the dignitaries who attended the Minster This year’s St George’s Day event was the there. service. best ever. The Minster service was superb We had a fantastic well-supported We had a wide selection of entertainment, with our Lord Mayor of Leeds, the children’s Saturday street market and on the Sunday we brass bands, dog show, sheep shearing, rugby Lord Mayor of Leeds, the deputy lord had over 1,200 in our parade. matches, dancing groups and may more.
ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND 15 GLOUCESTERSHIRE Patron: Dame Janet Trotter, DBE, Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant for Gloucestershire President: Councillor Pam Tracey, MBE Chairman: Mrs. Pat Ayres, MBE At our March committee meeting a new Treasurer, Terry Adams, was co-opted. The committee thanked Keith Hawkes for his work as Treasurer and previously Auditor since 2010. In fact Terry is an ‘old’ Treasurer, having been in this post before. Terry is a longstanding Branch member and knows the Branch well. The committee is extremely grateful that he has agreed to step back into this role. Group Nairac Award On Monday, 24 April, the Branch held its annual Service in Gloucester Cathedral. beyond, with over thirty Standards from This was the first time a Nairac Award As the Scouts hold their Parade and Service the Royal British Legion, retired Service had been presented to a previous winner, in the Cathedral every year on the Sunday organisations, Girlguiding, Scouts and as the school also won in 2006. Clearly the nearest St. George’s Day, when 23 April falls other Gloucestershire organisations. Several school continues to nurture and produce on a Sunday the Branch postpones its St. Branch members volunteered to act as Ushers special youngsters. Sydney McAllister, Charlotte McNeil, Mia Denman and Jessica George’s Day celebrations to the following alongside the Cathedral’s Stewards and coped very well with the difficult task of seating Hourston received the Award on behalf of day. Branch members were out and about in around 700 people in the congregation. the school and the cheque was donated to several towns in the county with red roses, Teens in Crisis, which seeks to improve, urging people to remember our Patron Saint, Nairac Awards preserve and promote good mental health ably organised by Christina Simmonds. The Annual Nairac Awards were introduced and well-being among young people and by our Chair, Pat Ayres, and presented Project Pilgrim their families. by our Patron, Dame Janet Trotter. The After the Nairac Awards, Dame Janet The Cathedral grounds are currently individual winner this year was Levi Major, Trotter presented a Member of the Order of undergoing a major transformation, an eighteen-year-old from Tewkesbury, the British Empire Medal and two British named Project Pilgrim, which will see a who lives with his father and younger sister. Empire Medals to three Gloucestershire large public space created in front of the He is a young carer for his father who has people who have given outstanding service Cathedral. During the works space is very battled chronic heroin and alcohol addiction, to the county and their community. We are limited, so unfortunately the England’s subsequent methadone dependency but delighted that they chose to receive their Glory Ladies Morris Dancing Team could is now clean and in recovery. Sadly, his awards during our Service. not dance before our Service but they have father has also recently been diagnosed with A short reception was held in the Chapter already agreed to return next year! cancer but has undergone treatment for this. House afterwards, enabling members to The Service was well attended by people Levi has never given in to the stigma socialise and meet the Nairac Award winners from all walks of life in Gloucestershire and surrounding parental substance misuse and and the medal recipients. instead is vocal about how proud he is of his father’s strength. This young man has the Events to come: emotional intelligence to both understand • The Branch Annual General Meeting will the complexities of substance misuse and be held on 21 June at 7.30 pm at St. Mary empathise with his father. de Lode, Gloucester Levi was nominated by Gloucestershire • On Sunday, 20 August, a lunch at Dr. Young Carers for showing great integrity Foster’s in Gloucester Quays, to toast and bravery in the face of challenging HM The Queen’s sixty-five years on the circumstances. He chose to give his Award throne and to wish her and HRH The cheque to Change Grow Live, a charity Duke of Edinburgh the best of health which champions people who have faced as he retires and they approach the hardships such as addiction, homelessness seventieth anniversary of their marriage in and abuse, and supports them into recovery. November; that will be another incredible The Group Award was won by Stroud achievement. We are delighted that our High School. A presentation by student National Chairman, Joanna Cadman, has Sydney McAllister about how social media agreed to join us for this lunch. had contributed to one girl’s anxiety levels, • A film show with fish and chip supper inspired around 400 people, including at Witcombe Village Hall on Saturday, seventy staff and parents, to take part in a 14 October. social media detox for a week. During the Further details of the Branch and its week the girls were encouraged to think activities can be found on our website: about how they use social media and how it www.rssggloucestershire.co.uk or from impacts on their lives and they also raised Margaret Fuller on 01291 625069 or Levi Major funds for the charity Teens in Crisis. [email protected]
16 ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND HASLEMERE Haslemere’s own current World Croquet After various other items being discussed Champion. the Meeting closed at 13:45 which was Branch Chairman: Martin Coakley As ever, The Town Hall proved to be followed by an excellent buffet lunch, which Hon Joint President: Albert Hankers an excellent venue. Refreshments, were was enjoyed by all attending. excellent and were courtesy of Gilly Smith, Chairman’s Post-Christmas Drinks and who came out of retirement especially for National Chairman’s “Walk Canapes us. On a gloriously sunny spring morning On 29 January, branch Members met in England, which was Sunday, 2 April, in the Haslemere Town Hall for their AGM Haslemere Town Mayor, Sahran annual Haslemere branch Chairman’s The Haslemere branch AGM was held on Abeysundara welcomed Royal Society post-Christmas drinks. Guests included Saturday, 11 March within The Georgian of St George Haslemere branch Member Jenny Clarke, former Purcell School Hotel. Sixteen branch Members attended and national Chairman Joanna Cadman to Head Girl, whom the RSoSG Charitable with Apologies received from a further the town which was day two of her five- Trust had sponsored on a trip to Goa for twenty-three branch Members. day solo charity walk from HMS Victory, an educational musical event last August; The Chairman, Martin Coakley reports, Portsmouth to Nelson’s Column in Trafalgar Haslemere Town and other Councillors; which had been provided to branch Square made in memory of her fellow Haslemere Chamber of Trade President, Members during 2016, were adopted and a RSoSG National Council Member, David plus a few new friends who helped make vote of thanks to the Chairman was given by Sowter, who died December 2016. all go with a swing. No particular theme Albert Hankers. Joanna’s walk had taken her, the previous day, over the South Downs ending in to the event but Brian Howard took the The Haslemere branch Treasurer, Dr V Petersfield. On the morning of day two opportunity of promoting ‘Haslemere Hogs’ B Smith, reported that the branch finances she had journeyed through the Hampshire/ where branch Member, Sarah Palmer of our were in good order. Sussex/Surrey countryside from Petersfield affiliate Camelsdale Primary School, was Hon Joint President, Shirley Hankers keen to take part. The prospect of sufficient to the War Memorial in Haslemere where reported on correspondence on behalf she was met not only by the Mayor but also sponsorship to enable the school to buy its of the branch, with letters sent to HM branch Chairman Martin Coakley, Joint own hog for future use and in conjunction The Queen on both the occasion of Her Honorary Presidents Albert and Shirley with the School’s history time-line project ninetieth birthday and sapphire jubilee. Also Hankers and fellow branch members. was discussed. A ‘Hog’ was purchased reported; a letter of thanks, with a copy of After a brief photo call, Joanna led all for Camelsdale Primary School by Town St George for England, sent to High Sherriff for approximately two-miles, to “The Councillor, William King. of Surrey, Michael More-Molineux for his Wheatsheaf Inn” at Grayswood, where The traditional draw for a place at the participation with the St George’s Day/HM not only fellow RSoSG and Haslemere RSoSG ‘Battle of Britain’ lunch was won The Queen’s ninetieth birthday celebratory Members joined the group but where branch by Rose Parry, Chair of the Haslemere & events, within Haslemere during 2016. Members, Landlord and Landlady, Ken District Hospital League of Friends, with Proposed events to take place during Martin and Diane Taylor, entertained the other prizes being won by Jenny Radford 2017 were also discussed. party to lunch. Fully replete, Joanna then from the Haslemere Health Group and Sarah The branch Treasurer was re-elected for a set off for her overnight stop in Godalming, Mulliner, past member and wife of, Stephen, further two-years. prior to the third leg of her onward journey. Her aim, was accomplished by being in Trafalgar Square for noon on Wednesday, 5 April. Having been born in Sri Lanka, Mayor Sahran Abeysundara earlier this year became a British Citizen.
St George’s Day St George’s Day Celebration began on Friday, 21 April and was ‘Red Rose Day’ in Haslemere for two reasons – celebration of HM The Queen’s birthday that day and St George’s Day on Sunday, 23 April. With support from the Chamber of Trade, the Haslemere branch of the Royal Society of St George distributed 200 red roses to the ladies (and a few gentlemen) to be found in the High Street and Weyhill area during the course of Friday morning and early afternoon.
St George, Dragon and Maiden In parallel ‘St George, Dragon and Maiden’ visited four of the town’s nursery schools where a tableau vivant with actions was put on to the delight (of most) of the young children with the tales of those olden times told with gusto by branch joint honorary president Shirley Hankers. In fact, Dragon, Waterloo Luch at Haslemere Maiden and St George are respectively
ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND 17 Red Rose day, Haslemere The winner of the annual Window Dressing Competition George, Darcy and Cameron – in order, Harry Jarvis, Head Girl Kitty Newton and the town up in his usual style, Adrian Luff, Head Boy, Head Girl and Senior Prefect Deputy Head Girl Freya Carless formed up ex Royal Navy, undertook Standard bearer at Woolmer Hill School, thus continuing a with the other members of the Society in duties with further wreath laying by branch tradition established a few years ago where, Kings Charles Street. At this point we met Chairman Martin Coakley and Mayor as part of the Head Boy/Head Girl duties, The Right Worshipful The Lord Mayor of Sahran Abeysundara. Fourteen sat down to there is a chance to dress up and wander Westminster, Cllr Steve Summers. Matters the lunch held in the Augusta Room at The about the town in support of England and its then took a slightly different turn in that, Georgian Hotel, toasts were made to Her history. whereas we were hoping for a simple photo Majesty and the Society. The Annual St George’s Day Window call with The Lord Mayor of Westminster, The Window Dressing Competition Dressing Competition, judged this year by his Serjeant at Arms had other ideas “Mr customer free raffle was drawn with the Mayor Sahran Abeysundara, Chamber of Mayor of Haslemere, you are to position winning ticket having been issued by Trade President, David Goddin, and Royal yourself at the left shoulder of The Lord ‘Mirabelle Tea Shop’ in Weyhill, thereby Society of St George branch Chairman, Mayor and stay there throughout. Don’t giving the winner half a dozen bottles of Martin Coakley was finally drawn this year, worry about the wreath; I shall carry that for fizz with six- more to the shop itself in resulting with Hokey Cokey Party Shop as you.” Sahran was then whisked off to join recognition of its taking part in the branch’s the winner, ‘Between the Lines’ in West the front rank in the procession, first row of fun event. Street as second and Keats Estate Agents in wreath layers and thence to the saluting dais In conjunction with local schools a St the High Street as third. where he, national Chairman and The Lord George’s Day Colouring Competition was Mayor of Westminster took the salute of 600 organised. The pupils, from participating Parade of Remembrance cadets from the Navy, Army and Air Force, schools, coloured or designed pictures On Saturday, 22 April, members of the piped along by a band from the Air Training representing St George and the Dragon. Haslemere branch of The Royal Society Corps in London. Two, from each year of the participating of St George and its associate branch at schools were chosen to represent their Camelsdale Primary School took part in the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior school. These pictures were displayed in society’s national Parade of Remembrance Having completed the formal part of the the shop windows of Haslemere branches at The Cenotaph in Whitehall. This is an parade with prayers led by the national of Tesco and Waitrose stores. The general honour awarded to The Royal Society, at Chaplain, The Revd Roderick Leece, the populace was requested to vote as to their which representatives from its branches party then adjourned to Westminster Abbey choice as the best picture. The overall throughout the country assemble together for a short service around the ‘Tomb of winner was a young pupil, from Shottermill under the leadership of our national the Unknown Warrior’ with prayers led by Infant School, Abigail. Chairman, Joanna Cadman, and the the Assistant Dean of Westminster Abbey Presentation of prizes, to the winners of watchful gaze of The Right Worshipful The and with a further wreath laid by The entrants from Camelsdale Primary School, Lord Mayor of Westminster to formally Royal Society’s national Chairman, Joanna was made by Anita from the Haslemere parade and lay wreaths in honour of the Cadman. Hon branch Joint Presidents, Tesco store and Victoria from the Haslemere English dead in all conflicts. This year, Albert and Shirley Hankers, then conducted Waitrose store. our Haslemere Town Mayor, Sahran Sahran and Howard through to a lunch with The Haslemere branch would like to Abeysundara, with his consort, Howard other national RSoSG members. thank all young participants for their Bicknell, joined the Haslemere branch Sunday, 23 April, St George’s Day, saw efforts – some of the pictures were really Members. We departed Haslemere in bright the branch meeting for its traditional “Roast outstanding. sunshine only to find London greyer, colder Beef of Old England on St George’s Day” Plus, special thanks from the Haslemere and with a fine mizzle from time to time. lunch preceded by a short service at the War branch, are also passed to the prize Undeterred, we and the school party, led by Memorial in the High Street where Christian donators; ‘The Entertainer’, Waitrose, Tesco Head Teacher Sarah Palmer, with Head Boy Ashdown, Haslemere’s Town Crier woke and Dylan’s Ice Cream.
18 ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND NORTH DOWNS were recovered. In the peace of the pastoral surroundings (with hens and sheep in the Stuart Millson gardens and fields) it is difficult to believe a A packed weekend of events marked the world war ever took place here. A thoughtful, twentieth anniversary celebrations of our but nonetheless happy trip, everyone arrived branch – beginning with an all-day charity back at Leybourne at about midnight, collection and ‘fly the flag’ day on Friday, treasuring some unforgettable memories of a 21 April. Taking to the streets of West remarkable, poignant place. Malling, our members and volunteers under the command of Group Captain Patrick West Malling St George’s Day pageant Tootal, collected a grand total of £300 for the and parade local Leybourne Animal Rescue Centre of Any hope of rest on the Sunday was dispelled the RSPCA – a charity very close to people’s – as we joined the West Malling St George’s hearts in our part of the world. Day pageant and parade. Teaming up with After the day’s exertions, we headed to the East Malling Blacklands Scouts, we East Malling church, for our flag-raising provided an additional flag party – greatly ceremony at the very top of the mediaeval adding to the patriotic atmosphere of the church tower. Parochial church council day. Refreshment later came in the form of member, Nick Ashbee, ensured complete a St George’s church tea at East Malling. safety on this year’s climb of the tower – Run by Sean and Shirley Gurteen, the tea enabling us to fly the banner of St George (with delicious cakes and scones) helped to from the very highest point in our village. raise money for church funds – and we were delighted to be able to set up an information stand for The Royal Society of St George in Community day outing to the Somme proceedings concluded with the cry: “Cry the church. Saturday – and still no respite for our God for Harry, England and St George!” members! Joining the local Leybourne Wreath-laying service church community day outing to the Somme, Heart of Kent we participated in an act of remembrance Finally, on Monday, 24 April, our main The local Heart of Kent Hospice is a much- at the immense Thiepval memorial, celebration took place: a wreath-laying loved local charity, and it was with great dedicated to the many thousands missing service, followed by our twentieth- pleasure that the North Downs Branch in action during that deadly stalemate of anniversary dinner. The Rev Nick Williams - under the leadership of our Deputy 1916-17. The Newfoundland war memorial officiated at the open-air service (held at our Chairman, Wing Commander Mike Sutton (commemorating the massive losses suffered war memorial) with Lt Col ‘Hobo’ Hobson - was able to provide some fundraising by those brave troops from the Empire and and Dennis Murphy laying a red, white assistance. At our East Malling fun day Dominions) also formed part of the day’s and blue wreath in honour of RAF Fighter and “picnic in the park” held on Sunday, itinerary. Sometimes, however, it is the Command, 1940. The formalities over, 18 June, our Branch stall raised £200 for the overlooked places which convey the spirit of branch members enjoyed a splendid feast at hospice. We were able to do this, thanks to a a place, and this was certainly the case with the historic King and Queen inn – the roast supporter and well-wisher (Jeff Wheeler of a small, cosy establishment called Avril’s beef of olde England, followed by traditional Beaver Plants Ltd) donating a magnificent Café, which caters especially for the many spotted dick! The well-kept ales and fine array of potted garden plants for us to sell. visitors to this part of the Western Front. Just wines from the King and Queen’s bar ensured All but a few of the items were sold and a behind the café are the remains of smaller- that a party spirit prevailed. Local Rotary splendid sum achieved. Well done to Mike, scale British fortifications – a trench network, Club President, Kings Hill’s Mrs Becky his wife and their helpers (their grandsons from which numerous wartime artefacts Turner contributed a short speech, before and grand-daughter!)
ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND 19 SEAHAVEN Field and Margaret his wife as well as a host of civic dignitaries. Our celebrations President: Laurie Holland started at 6 pm when we arrived at St Chairman: Bob Peedle MBE Andrew’s Church, Alfriston, the Cathedral Treasurer: Jan White of the South Downs. The bells were rung in honour of St George along with many Much has happened since our last report. others throughout the country. We then had February saw us at our AGM, which was a super service conducted by the Rector, held at the Willingdon Golf Club. A few Revd Daniel Merceron. After the service we changes to our management team included walked across the Tye to Deans Place Hotel the retirement of Julie Bradley as Secretary, where we had our formal dinner. The event with David Argent taking over the duties was covered by all the local media. as Membership Secretary. Ann Abbott For our May meeting we met at the During our dinner for HM The Queen’s Official kindly, in addition to being Vice-Chairman, Eastbourne Downs Golf Club and in view of Birthday, President Laurie Holland presented a took on the role of Minutes Secretary. The the tragic terrorist event at Manchester we defibrillator to the Seahaven First Responders branch has much to thank Julie our retiring were silent for a minute. It was then decided Secretary for. It is safe to say that without that the proceeds of our raffle that day Not only did we have our newly re- her enthusiasm way back in 2009, we would should go to a suitable Manchester fund. elected MP, and branch member Maria never have even thought of starting the With donations from our branch funds and Caulfield present, but five local Mayors branch the following year. from members we are able to give £1000 to (Seaford, Newhaven, Peacehaven, Our routine March lunch was at the Inn the Red Cross and Lord Mayor’s fund. Telscombe and Polegate) as well as the on the Park at Deanlands, near Golden On 17 June, we celebrated the official Chair of the Lewes District Council. During Cross. birthday of HM The Queen with a formal the meal, the Mayor of Peacehaven kindly St George’s Day was a great success. We dinner at the View, Seaford Head Golf Club, gave us a cheque from the proceeds of their were honoured once again with the presence which has a lovely view across Seaford Bingo nights to use as we think fit. of the Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex, Peter Bay. Once again we paused in silence for a Joanna Cadman graciously then gave minute to remember the victims us a first edition signed book to auction, of the London Bridge terrorist which fetched £70. This, added to the atrocity and the tragic events of Peacehaven Gift formed the donation to the Grenfell Tower inferno. We help the Grenfell Tower victims. £230 has were also mindful of Joe Cox been donated to the Kensington and Chelsea MP on the weekend anniversary Foundation for this purpose. of her terrible murder, when so After the dinner, Laurie Holland, many commemorative events President presented a defibrillator to the were happening. The theme Seahaven First Responders as a gift from of those events was to bring our branch to a very worthwhile life-saving differing communities together, a cause covering our part of England’s South role that we of RSSG can actively Coast. take part in within our own Veterans and Armed Forces Day at localities. Seaford, on Saturday, 24 June, is run by a Our guest of honour was committee consisting of our branch, Seaford Joanna Cadman, Chairman of RBL and the Seaford Town Council. This our Royal Society. This was the is organised for the whole of the District of first time we had tempted her to Lewes and surrounding Towns and Villages Branch Chairman, Bob Peedle MBE, hands out the Rosettes be our Guest of Honour at one of and is subject of a separate report. and Certificates to those young people who completed our functions. Her great solo walk We are going back to Deanlands for our the challenge at the Denton Community Challenge in from HMS Victory to Nelson’s June. (photoBranch Chairman, Bob Peedle MBE, hands out July lunch and next we will be planning the Rosettes and Certificates to those young people who Column which raised some £3000 formal dinners for Battle of Britain Day, completed the challenge at the Denton Community Challenge was cheered by members, a great 15 September, and Trafalgar Night, in June. (photgraph: Gary English). example to the rest of us. 21 October
The Lord Lieutenant’s Party leaves the hotel to walk across the Tye for the St George’s Day service, led by our Standard Bearer, Frank Holland. (left to right) President Laurie Holland, Rosemary Holland, High Sheriff Maureen Chowen, Lord Lieutenant Peter Field, Michael Chowen and Margaret Field A jolly bunch of branch members at our AGM in February.
20 ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND SOUTHEND ON SEA The occasion began with the service at included the 1312 Air Cadets, other cadet St. John The Baptist, conducted by Canon contingents, veterans’ representatives, and President: Roger Weaver Revd Stephen Burdett, the Southend Boys’ Standard Bearers, The Salute at the march Chairman: Verina Weaver and Girls’ Choirs were in attendance. We pass was taken by The Mayor, Southend were also very proud and delighted to have St George’s Day Service and Parade MPs, local councillors, and others a contingent from the colour party from including our President. The Parade was Our St George’s Day celebration took place 54R Squadron of the RAF with us. on a sunny, Sunday, 23 April, it was our stood down at the Naval & Military Club thirteenth consecutive service and parade, for a Reception open to all the participants. and our most important event of the year. Parade Roger concluded, “the day had been a Our president, Roger Weaver, hosted the The service was followed by the parade success”, and expressed thanks to all those event. – marshalled by Cllr. John Lamb, and who had made it possible.
SWALE charity and the work it does in training and printed on the reverse of handouts we are providing alert dogs for clients with various hopeful that new members will be recruited. Swale Branch continues to organise various medical conditions. Forty-seven members and guests attended events for its members with the aim of our Dinner in the evening and as Guest supporting small, local charities with any of Honour, Councillor, Leslie Ingham, profit made. Last year £740 was given to St George’s Day Mayor of Swale accepted a donation of eight charities helping young and old alike St George’s day events over the weekend £100 for the Mayors Charity Fund. After and it is to be hoped more will be raised in of 22-23 April was very busy for members. the traditional meal our entertainer, Jenny 2017. Sittingbourne Extravaganza in the High Barlow, provided a varied programme of Street on Saturday along the lines of the well-known songs for us to join in and once AGM old celebrations with stalls, side-shows, again we were in good voice. Our AGM in February was well attended. entertainers and a best dressed shop window Our Thanksgiving Service at St Mary’s John Wakelen, was awarded Honorary competition for which we provided a trophy Church, Teynham conducted by Rev Steve Membership of the Branch after many for the winner.The Branch had a stall and Lillicrap was well supported and a wreath years of service on the Committee as he has we handed out flags, bookmarks and a was laid in St George’s Chapel. decided to stand down. We had a speaker word-search puzzle and a flyer down-loaded We have a varied programme of events for from Medical Detection Dogs and the talk from the Website. Quite a bit of interest the rest of the year and would urge members was quite an eye opener to those in the was shown in the Society and with details to support our Branch activities and raise audience who had not come across the of the Branch activities for the coming year even more funds to help those in need.
left to right: Ron Smith M.B.E. President, Cllr. Lesley Ingham, Mayor of Swale, Philip Spice, Chairman, Ann Smith Secretary Members of Swale Branch at St. George’s day dinner
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Warwick Branch St George’s Day dinner
WATERLOO Lesley Oakley, Committee Member Waterloo Branch helps Georgia gain her Queen Scout’s Award Girls can now join Scout Groups, and Georgia Murphy has been able to complete all the necessary tests to achieve Scouting’s highest award, the Queen’s Scout award. She was aided by a £100 donation made by our branch, which enabled Georgia to attend “The Moot” in Iceland this year. Both Georgia and her Leaders have thanked the Royal Society of St. George, helping her to achieve her goal. All Queen’s Scouts have the opportunity of parading at Windsor Castle on St. George’s Day, normally in front of a member of the Royal Family and the Chief Scout. Faulty Towers Lunch St. George’s Day is the day laid down for all Scouts and Guides annually to renew branch of RSSG we are happy to support This is when the audience become their promises, to do their duty to God and such youth of today. diners in the “Faulty Towers” restaurant. the Queen, and to help other people. As a Two thirds of the show is improvised and Faulty Towers Lunch it hurtles into a two-hour tour de force of On Saturday, 18 February, thirty members gags and shambolic service as Basil, Sybil of the Waterloo Branch met at The Amba and Manuel serve a seventies-style three- Hotel, Charing Cross to experience course meal together with a good dollop of the Faulty Towers Experience which mayhem. had been highly recommended by one The first course was soup and a few of our members Gordon Williams. An people on each table were served leaving Internationally acclaimed show which was those who weren’t a bit puzzled. Basil then born in Brisbane in 1997 as a loving tribute shouted to stop eating the soup as the chef to the BBC’s best loved sitcom. had lost his false teeth! He then proceeded We gathered together in the bar to await to check the bowls of those that had been the entrance of Basil, Sybil and Manuel at served and when he found the missing 1.30 pm to be shown to our tables. Basil teeth held them aloft. Once again howls of marched in shouting to Manuel to collect the laughter. glasses. He then proceeded to take glasses The lunch continued with many hilarious from the diners faces and put them in a pile mishaps and even Manuel’s pet rat made an all mixed up! After scolding Manuel, Basil appearance! All too soon it came to an end then tried to return the glasses to their owners with everyone leaving with a big smile on asking “Who can’t see!”. This caused plenty their faces and saying how much they had of laughter and we were then shown through enjoyed themselves. Georgia Murphy with her Queen’s Scout Award to the restaurant to our tables. A lunch in a class of its own.
22 ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND WILTSHIRE St George’s Day It was so nice to be able to celebrate Saint George’s Day on the actual date this year, which the Wiltshire Branch did in style. We chose the historic and attractive market town of Devizes in which to hold our celebrations and, as always, this was a popular choice for our members as it is centrally located in beautiful Wiltshire countryside. It was a lovely sunny spring morning when we arrived at St John and St Mary’s Church for the 10.30 am Sunday Thanksgiving Service, which included the celebration of Saint George. We are grateful to The Reverend Jacqui Clark and her congregation for the warm welcome we received. It was gratifying to see the church filled with people singing patriotic hymns with much gusto and especially to see the wonderful choir with so many young people, which was a joy to listen to. After the service we made our way to The Bear Hotel in the Market Square for our St George’s Day Lunch. There was a very who represented HM Lord Lieutenant of sponsor us at this quintessentially English good three course menu from which to make Wiltshire at this event and to whom we owe event on Wednesday, 28 June. Neil’s our choices and the food was delicious. a special thank you for his kind donation to sponsorship means we are able to enter his Funds raised will go to Parkinson’s UK, our the Branch. Remenham Rowing Club enclosure, which chosen charity for 2017. affords a unique position on the bank of the Our thanks to all members and guests Henley Royal Regatta River Thames. for supporting this event and to our Our thanks once again go to our member This perfect location allows everyone Branch Patron Colonel James Arkell Neil Sutcliffe for very kindly offering to to relax and enjoy the whole day without having to leave this exclusive enclosure and have everything provided from a sheltered stand to a delicious lunch. Sadly, Neil lost his lovely wife Ann in 2016 and she will be much missed by our members attending this year.
The Late Anna Willey It is with great sadness that we report the passing of our long standing member Mrs Anna Willey who passed away on 5 May. Anna and her husband Martyn have been staunch supporters of the Society and this Branch in particular, attending most of our events every year. As Chairman of the Branch I appreciated Anna’s plain speaking and soon came to realise that I could count on her opinion as forthright, accurate and true. Such qualities, coupled with her traditional values, her patriotism for England and Anna’s kind hearted nature means she is very sadly missed by all that knew her. Our sincere sympathies go out to Martyn.
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BRITISH COLUMBIA contributions over the years, particularly Dan Brown noted that popular sentiment Roger’s revival of the society in 1987. Dan in the four countries strongly favours Dan Brown, Past President also included a few not-so-kind comments freedom of movement, that there were Members and friends of the Royal Society about Roger to the amusement of members many concerns and constraints regarding of St George and the Royal Commonwealth and guests. Roger was most gracious in his movement very well known to our Society gathered together at the Vancouver, receipt of them. members. Lawn, Tennis, and Badminton Club to Shawn Wade opened the discussion on He then invited them to discuss the topic celebrate St George’s Day on 19 April the freedom of movement between Canada, at their lunch tables and many excellent this year. Shawn Wade, president of the Australia, New Zealand, and the United points were articulated. Those who wish RCS, undertook most of the organizational Kingdom to explore the subject may check out responsibilities and acted as our MC. Being an historian at heart, he pointed out CANZUK International, an organization Along with the appropriate toasts to St that until 1947, freedom of movement was promoting movement that is based in George and the Queen (and her ninety-first considerable. That freedom was reduced Vancouver. birthday), we enjoyed a good meal at the greatly by Britain’s involvement with the The Lieutenant Governor of the Province newly renovated club. European Union. Now that Britain is again of British Columbia and the mayors of Dan Brown shared the news of the looking outward, the prospect of enhanced several cities proclaimed 23 April at St upcoming departure of Roger Dawson and movement is receiving attention by the four George’s Day this year, thanks to Steve Carole Clark. He praised their significant national governments. McVittie.
CALIFORNIA and we also are planning an elegant event on the “Queen Mary”. This ship departed The future of the Royal Society of on her final cruise on 31 October, 1967, St. George, California Branch is very arriving in Long Beach, California, on 9 bright and exciting. Focus on promoting December, 1967. She has called Southern membership, love of England and California her home ever since. The Queen the Queen, participation in upcoming Mary is now a floating Hotel, Attraction events, both locally and worldwide and and Event and Wedding Venue, home to encouraging donations for charitable events three world-class restaurants and an icon are just some of our goals. Our future in Southern California. It presently hosts a events are to hold our annual High Tea tour honoring Princess Diana. Remembered on 23 April to celebrate St George’s Day, for her charm, compassion, timeless beauty and classic style, Princess Diana continues to be an icon of inspiration to millions of people worldwide. “Diana: Legacy of a Princess” showcases a priceless collection of evening gowns, dresses, personal accessories, photographs, heirlooms and other cherished memorabilia associated with Princess Diana and the Royal Family. It will be a very special event! The Royal Society of St. George, California Branch invites all to visit their website, royalsocietyofstgeorgecalifornia. org . For more information on membership, their contact information is: [email protected].
COSTA BLANCA messages, including greetings from the formalities of the evening were out of the Queen and El Rey Felipe, were read by way, members and guests were able to dance St George’s Day Celebration Maggie Dennis. There then followed an into the night to the music of ‘Barry The Members and guests of the Royal Society excellent speech by Wing Commander Swingman’. A thoroughly enjoyable evening of St George celebrated St George’s Day in Cameron Gair, President of the Costa Blanca in celebration of England’s Patron Saint.” grand style at the Cumbre Del Sol restaurant North Branch of the last Saturday evening. After a welcoming RAF Association, address from the Branch Chairman, Wing who regaled us on Commander Bob Hunt MBE, an excellent some of the history ‘Grace’, appropriate to the occasion, was of the Patron Saint given by the Rev Canon Raymond Hodson. of England before After the ‘Grace’ everyone settled down proposing the to enjoy an excellent meal, that included a toast to England superb joint of Roast Beef, provided by the and St George – staff of the Cumbre Restaurant. accompanied by a At the end of the dinner, toasts, rousing chorus of accompanied by appropriate national ‘Land of Hope and anthems, were proposed by Hilary Wass Glory’. to The Queen and El Rey Filipe VI. The Once the
24 ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH and four tons. The bells were hoisted into AFRICA position in the belfry during July 1936 and the first recital on the carillon was given on 9 September. Of interest is the fact that one of these bells – Bell number 3 – was contributed by the Royal Society of St George Women’s Branch Port Elizabeth. Following is an extract from The Minutes of the branch dated 19 November, 1935. ‘A letter had been received from the Mayor of Port Elizabeth, Mr T C White, asking if The Royal Society of St George would like to donate a bell for King George’s Silver Jubilee, at a cost of £40. Ladies from the Royal Society were able to It was decided at this meeting that this go and view the bell donated by members was too big a decision for the committee to in 1935 and were amazed to see the size take so a Special General Meeting was held and number of bells which fitted into the on 10 February, 1936 where the decision Campanile. The Campanile was made to donate Bell number 3.’ The Campanile has been cleaned and Standing proudly at the entrance to the checked, brick by brick, which is a time- docks in Strand Street is one of Port consuming and dedicated process. Of Elizabeth’s best known landmarks – the further interest is the fact that if one had Campanile! Erected to commemorate the looked carefully at the building, it would landing of the 1820 Settlers, who came from be noticed that there was a slight colour Britain, it is said to stand close to the spot difference in the layers of bricks. As they where the Settlers landed. were not all delivered at the same time, Construction on this monument began firing of the bricks differed hence the slight in 1920 and it was completed in 1926. The colour difference of the colour of the bricks. architects were Jones and McWilliams, who Not only is the structure being repaired adopted the shape of an Italian renaissance and cleaned, but a special computerised, campanile for the memorial to the British purpose-built, bell ringing system is to be Settlers. The dressed stone used to construct installed. The bell ringing mechanism is Bell number three the base was taken from some of the oldest operated by a pneumatic system. The clock buildings in the city and the arched main The wording on the bell is as follows: has been repaired and the bells are now doorway was built of stone quarried at ringing. “In gratitude for the 25 years Grahamstown. At the present time the lift to the new Glorious Reign of King George V The Campanile is certainly a unique Observation Deck is undergoing its final From the Members of the monument to the British Settlers. At the checks before the Official Opening. Once Royal Society of St George dedication ceremony on 6 November 1923 the refurbishment is complete and the Women’s Branch the architect, McWilliams, stated that he Campanile open to the public, the energetic Port Elizabeth” “endeavoured to embody in the design the can climb the 204 steps to view the city simplicity, restraint and dignity which are Another point of interest is when the from a new vantage point! Other, not so symbolic of the character of those men HMTS Orbita steamed in the Port Elizabeth energetic, can take the lift and enjoy the and women whose landing at Algoa Bay it harbour in January 1940, the RAF members view of our beautiful bay in the ‘Friendly commemorated”. on board were greeted by the sounds of City’. A climb of 204 steps will take one ringing bells. Impressed by the Campanile’s to the Observation Room which offers peal of bells, among other bells, they often a magnificent view of the harbour and afterwards referred to Port Elizabeth as the surroundings, more than 52m above the City of Bells. city. The Campanile contains the largest Over the years, air pollution caused carillon of 23 bells in the country. The bells, corrosion on the bells and the Campanile which were manufactured by the firm of itself was in need of refurbishment. The clockmakers and bell founders, Gillett and Mandela Bay Development Agency Johnston Limited of Croydon, Surrey, were undertook this task and the Campanile originally intended as a civic expression was encased in scaffolding for a number of gratitude for the reign of King George of months. The bells were on view in the V and were completed as a memorial. The MBDA building (the old Tramways building largest bell in the carillon is approximately which has been beautifully restored) and 1.8m in diameter and weighs between three have been cleaned by a special process.
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We are very privileged to have so much and involved – although they were doing Also from Haslemere, it was lovely help and support to enable us to hold our such a good job that I had a bit of trouble to have the Headmistress and head St George’s Day parade and service at the getting into King Charles Street with my car pupils from Camelsdale School, our first Cenotaph. English Heritage, the Foreign full of wreaths (but I ended up with a blue school affiliation, at the ceremony. Their and Commonwealth Office, the City of light police escort round Parliament Square, enthusiasm for St George and for all that Westminster, all take a great deal of trouble so it was worth a bit of stress!) our Society stands for is an absolute joy to ensure that our special day can go ahead, My thanks to the Lord Mayor of and I am very grateful to Sarah Palmer to say nothing of the hard work put in by the Westminster, Cllr Steve Summers, for for embracing our aims and ideals so Middlesex Wing Ceremonial Officer. giving the Society his support and for enthusiastically and for passing her But this year I want to make special being such good company, both during enthusiasm to her pupils. Their school mention of the police. It would be so the services and afterwards at our very assemblies are an absolute treat! easy for them to say that they haven’t the enjoyable lunch at the Cellarium. I know Our St Georges Day service is a resources to cover non-essential events like what a very busy schedule the Lord Mayor beautiful and humbling reminder of how ours, but they did very much the opposite. must have, especially as he approaches the much has been sacrificed for us by so many From the moment that I met Chief Inspector end of his term of office, and it was very in order that we can stand in the sunshine, David Brewster to talk through the event, good of him to give us so much of his time. in freedom and in certain safety. to the moment when the very last cadet I also very much appreciated the support We owe so much to so many people, left King Charles Street, they gave us given to us by our saluting officer, Colonel not just those that died in the two dreadful complete and undivided support, and did Chapman and enjoyed the chance to talk to and unforgettable world wars, but those it so willingly. It was very good to have a him and his wife, Rena, as they joined us for who have continued to die for our county more obvious police presence this year, as it lunch. in peacetime. We have a debt to them that will have reassured everyone to know that We had the extra bonus of the attendance can never be repaid and must never be we were protected, but in no way did it feel of the Mayor of Haslemere, Cllr Sahran forgotten. at any time as if we were being restricted. Abeysundara, and I was delighted that he Joanna Cadman In fact, they were just amazingly supportive could attend. Chairman
The Lord Mayor of Westminster engaging in a bit of naval chat
26 ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND Col Chapman inspecting the Royal British Legion Standard Bearers
At the door of Westminster Abbey
The Lord Mayor joins the Haslemere contingency A happy lunch party!
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Dame Vera Lynn Stan Sadler – Past Chairman, Dennis Ramsey – Long serving Member of the Branch The Past Chairman, Stan Sadler, together beautiful Sussex Downs. She was very When we left, she blew us kisses saying with a long serving Member of the Branch, pleased that we had taken the trouble to “Love and Best Wishes to all the Members Dennis Ramsey, drove down to the home of travel down to see her, and was delighted of the Branch.” Dame Vera Lynn in Ditchling, East Sussex, with the roses. This ended a fantastic, nostalgic day for to deliver a bouquet of red roses on behalf She remembered being made an Honorary two old octogenarians. of the Branch in celebration of her 100th Member of the Branch many years ago After which we retired to a local pub Birthday, on 20 March. when she accepted an invitation to one of where we drank a toast to Dame Vera and sat We did not have her address but knowing our Dinners in the West End. down to a Pub lunch. how well known she is we planned to call at the local Pub and ask for her address. However, as we entered the village we saw a lady walking along the road carrying a large bouquet, so we stopped and asked whether she knew where Dame Vera Lynn lived. To our surprise she replied to say “yes that is where I am going with these flowers, you have stopped outside her house”! With that we followed the lady up to the front door, and to our surprise it was opened by Lady Vera’s Daughter, Virginia, who invited us in and said “We are trying to let Mother have a rest before a large family party that we have arranged for this afternoon, however, I will see whether she is sleeping or not”. She returned to say that her Mother was awake and would be delighted to see us. You can imagine how we felt to actually meet this Icon of English history going back to our childhood in the dark days of the 1940’s, when she did so much to help us all through those terrible days. Dame Vera was sitting in her chair overlooking her lovely garden set in the
Veterans and Armed Forces Day Bob Peedle MBE, Seahaven Branch Chairman, Chairman of the Joint Organising Committee and Parade Commander, Veterans and Armed Forces Day. It rained on our parade! murky morning. Throughout the day it was too much for some stall holders many Veterans and Armed Forces Day was drizzled on and off but the gusting wind having difficulty in keeping their tents or celebrated at Seaford on Saturday, 24 June. from the sea drove the rain into clothing gazebos on the ground because of the gusts. After a week when we had the hottest June and into the many stalls that had been set Despite the weather, Standards, led by day since 1976, we awoke to a drizzly, up to support the event. The wind and rain the Standard of St George carried by Frank
It was wet and windy for the saluting party alongside the Martello Tower on The cadets were in fine form despite being soaked to the skin. They proudly Seaford Sea Front marched past the Lord Lieutenant
28 ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND by the Chairman of Seaford RBL. In the parade, the Seaford Sword was carried by branch member Steve Bell CBE. The VIPs and Veterans, followed by the cadets then took warm drinks and refreshments provided by donations from the Royal British Legion and our branch. The weather had stopped the arena displays and with so few members of the public attending, we finished nearly two hours early. The proceeds from the day will be donated to the Forces Charity, Combat Stress. Branch President, Laurie Holland said “It was so impressive that the veterans and cadets all marched past with great pride despite all of them being soaked to the skin and blown by the gusting wind. It was a wonderful sight, and everyone watching At the end of the parade, the standards were led off the arena by Frank Holland with the Standard of St applauded their steadfastness. I was so George. proud.” In the end we did what we set out to do, Holland, were followed by detachments City of Brighton, Peacehaven, Newhaven that is to remember, commemorate and of Veterans, one on his electric buggy, the and Telscombe also witnessed the parade salute members of our Armed Forces, past Sea Cadet Corps, Army Cadet Forces and and inspection. and present. It was such a shame that poor the Air Training Corps. They formed up on The parade ended in the arena at the weather prevented members of the public the sea front by the Parade Commander, Martello Fields, where the Lord Lieutenant from attending – last year we had a couple their uniforms and clothing getting soaked. was greeted by a General Salute. After of thousand come along, this year perhaps a They then marched past the saluting base prayers by Revd Daniel Merceron from couple of hundred! with Lord Lieutenant for East Sussex, Peter the Cuckmere Churches, the parade was The event is organised annually by a joint Field accompanied by Cllr Linda Wallraven, inspected. We were supported by two committee of Seaford Town Council and our Mayor of Seaford, Laurie Holland, Branch trumpeters from the Seaford Silver band branch, with the support of Seaford RBL, President, and Maria Caulfield MP for who sounded the General Salute, Last Post for the whole of the district of Lewes with Lewes. Civic leaders from Lewes District, and Reveille. The exhortation was read surrounding towns and villages.
Member of Council Honoured Battle of Waterloo celebrations at Chris Houghton, member of Council in charge of our website and Camelsdale School Chairman of Bolton branch, has been honoured by the University of It is always a delight to be at Camelsdale School, our first affiliated Bolton for his charitable work in the town. We give him our heartiest school, and to see the enthusiasm with which staff and students tackle and most sincere congratulations. everything they take on, and their assembly to celebrate the Battle of Waterloo was no different. I, and the Chairman, Past Chairman and Presidents of the Haslemere branch were given a very good rendering of the battle and its consequences and had a very good time. We were there to give Camelsdale School a cheque from the Trust towards their ‘Timeline’ and were so pleased to be able to do this. The timeline will take the form of a footpath around the school playing fields, taking the walker from the stone age through to the current day, through kings and queens, wars and pestilence, poets and painters and inventors, to mention just a very few of the amazing things that have come out of our country over the years. It will be a fascinating and very good way of understanding how history has progressed, and an absolutely brilliant idea. Joanna
ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND 29 WELL DRESSING IN DERBYSHIRE
One can only imagine what life would be like if we could the water and used it as a spa. Mary Queens of Scots not get good clean water from a tap in our home. visited there to take the water when in the custody of Throughout England in many villages you can still see the Earl of Shrewsbury in Elizabethan times, but the the communal pump preserved in time as a reminder water did not save her from the executioner’s axe. that it was the only place people could get their water. The Victorians took full advantage of the water to In more than sixty places in Derbyshire each year solve many health problems. With the advance of the communities dress their wells in flowers, mosaic modern medicine the spa facilities declined, but in the pictures made up of individual petals to depict some middle of the town stands St Ann’s Well, still pouring particular feature of the local area. forth its health-enriching water free of charge, despite Probably the most famous is St Ann’s Well in Buxton. the fact that a business is bottling the same water to The Romans appreciated the health-giving properties of sell to the public. David Bennett
30 ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND FAMILY HISTORIAN
An Interview with author Robert G. Jernigan, Jr. By John Hester OU NEVER know where you might met or heard of any other Jernigan other England, on June 10, 1635, “by the Minister find a hidden treasure. It wasn’t until than those in my extended family. My father of Gravesend, concerning their conformatie Yabout ten years ago, when I returned directed me to my uncle to find out more to the orders and discipline of the Church of to the job of delving into my family’s past information. Unfortunately, he did not know England, as it now stands established, and after a long hiatus, that I first heard the name much more than a few generations back and took the oath of allegiance,” and permitted to Jernigan. The last person in my direct line did not know the country from which the sail to Bermuda aboard the Ship, Truelove of who had been born with the name was my family came to America. London; Robert Dennis, master [The Original third great grandmother, Eliza Jernigan. Further search led me to the book, Lists, John Camden Hotten, 1962, p. 87]. She was born in North Carolina about 1830 Jernigan Reunion, by Lilian Worley. She However, apparently no other records show to Stephen Jernigan and his wife Keziah. had already passed away, but the foreword what happened to Thomas or if he made it to Eventually, the family moved to Mississippi to this book had been written by Marion Bermuda or beyond. where Eliza married Jacob Blakeney, himself Hargrove, who was alive. I actually ended a transplant from South Carolina. up telephoning him and remained in contact What evidence do we have that the When I began looking back through with him for years. He was glad that I was Q Thomas Jernigan who landed in my Jernigan connection, I found the paper interested and sent much of the original Maryland in 1637 is from the same Jernegan trail ended with Stephen, but he is almost records of his research, binder after binder, family of Suffolk, England? certainly part of the extended Jernigan family genealogical charts, etc. He wanted me to Marion Hargrove espoused the theory of Columbus County, North Carolina, which keep these and I still have them. In my mind, A that the above Thomas’s second cousin, circumstantial and DNA evidence both Marion was the foremost Jernigan family also Thomas Jernegan, was the ancestor of support. researcher. the Jernigans in America. In 1637, Jerome I would come to discover that the Jernigan Marion was born in Mount Olive, NC, Hawley, a commissioner for the Maryland family has been extensively researched over in 1919 and his book, See Here Private colony, financed the transport of Mary and many years and generations by countless Hargrove was published in 1942 and was the Ellen Jermegan, Gent[lewomen], and brother, researchers. The North American Jernigans top non-fiction seller on the New York Times Thomas Jermegan. They traveled on the ship, appear to all be descended from Thomas Best Seller list for three months. The book Unity that departed from the Isle of Wight, Jernigan (originally spelled Jernegan), who sold 3-4 million copies and was made into England. Baptismal records from Essex arrived in the colonies in 1637, along with a movie. Marion still holds the distinction and Suffolk show the children of Thomas two sisters. Where things get very interesting of being the youngest author on the New Jernegan, Sr. and wife, Eleanor/Elinor, is when you start looking into Thomas’s York Times Best Seller non-fiction list and included both a Thomas and next oldest family in England. second youngest in all fields. The book was sister, Mary, and next younger sister, Elinor. All evidence points to Thomas being the beginning of a prolific writing career Mary (baptized June 17, 1617, in directly descended from the Jernegan/ during which he wrote novels, screenplays Poslingford, county Suffolk) Jerningham family which originated in (of which his adaptation of Meredith Thomas (baptized December 28, 1618, in Suffolk, England, before branching out into Wilson’s The Music Man is probably most Poslingford, county Suffolk) Norfolk, Essex and Hertfordshire. What memorable), and teleplays (including scripts Elinor (christened June 6, 1620, in a history they have! It includes branches for The Waltons, Maverick, I Spy, and many Pentlow, county Essex) leading to some of the most important figures others). I was finally able to meet Marion If Thomas Jernigan came from such in British history. at a Jernigan Family Reunion in Dunn, NC, Fortunately, a number of books have Q a prominent family, what would make where he donated much of his collection of him leave his home to sail across the world to been written about the family, most of them writings to the Mt. Olive, NC, library. self-published over the years. The most what was, essentially, a no-man’s land? recent, and in my opinion, one of the most What made you decide to write a book The fate of the Jernegan family interesting, is the book A Jernigan Family Q about the Jernigan family, and how A was probably tied to their staunch History written and self-published by Robert long did it take to complete? adherence to the Catholic faith. They G. Jernigan, Jr. currently of Alabama. It seemed only natural, even at the probably reached the zenith of power Although the internet has sometimes A outset. Marion Hargrove was kind and influence under “Bloody Mary”, but muddied the genealogical waters, allowing enough to entrust to me a shoebox full of afterwards slowly lost their influence and sometimes incorrect information to be passed index cards with his England-based Jernegan power with protestant prejudice against around without documentation, Robert has family research. The arrangement was for Catholicism. Thomas’s mother was often extensively sourced the documentation used me to pass these on to Kay Stone another the recipient of recusant convictions so it throughout the book - much of it derived researcher who eventually re-published may not have been chance that her children from original documents - creating a rich Jernigan Reunion. Anyway, it seemed the immigrated to the only Catholic colony and detailed history of the Jernigan/Jernegan best way to preserve these records was to in the New World, Maryland. There was family of the United States and England. type them up in chronological order on my also the factor of primogeniture. Thomas He was kind enough to agree to an computer. I have been piecing together all was far separated from the generations of interview, conducted by email, to discuss his the information collected and found over the his ancestors that lived at and inherited book. years ever since. Somerleyton manor. I would also like to think adventure and opportunity for a better When did you first develop an interest How and when did the Jernigan family life in the New World were factors that led to first make its way to North America? Q in genealogical research, and when Q the immigration. did you first begin researching the Jernigan Evidence shows the first appearance in family? A the mid-late 1630s. Many genealogies The estate of Somerleyton, in Suffolk, I first got seriously interested in show the original settler to be the “Tho. Q has a long history with the Jernegan A Jernigan family history about twenty- Jennicom” who, at the age twenty-one, was family. How did that estate first come into the five years ago. Up until that point, I had not one of 129 persons examined at Gravesend, family?
ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND 31 Somerleyton came into the Jernegan You have used a large number of Henry is probably the most prominent A family towards the end of the thirteenth Q original records in your research, A of the family in historical texts, century as a result of Walter Jernegan which are referenced in your book. How primarily because of his connection marrying Isabella, the daughter of Sir Peter have you gone about not only locating these with Queen Mary. He was critical in her Fitz-Osbert who held the manor. The manor records, but also gaining access to them? establishment as queen having persuaded was inherited by Peter’s son, Roger Fitz- When I began the effort, I was living the crews of six ships, laying at Yarmouth, Osbert. However, Sir Roger died in 1275 A in Richmond, Virginia, and would that were planning to intercept Mary if she and his wife, Beatrix, died in 1278 without frequent the state archives there as well as were to attempt to flee, to turn against their issue. The divided Fitz-Osbert estate saw in Raleigh, NC. I also found the University captains in favor of the Tudor queen. As Somerleyton inherited by Isabella and Walter of Virginia library very helpful in providing queen, she appointed him as Master of the and subsequently passed down through source material. My job has me on the road Horse and eventually Vice Chamberlain. thirteen generations of the Jernegan family, and I often will look at libraries in whatever He was critical in putting down Wyatt’s until the early seventeenth century. city I might be in. I was able to add to the rebellion, helping preserve her short reign. Oxburgh Hall in Norfolk is one of the general framework of the family history from Can you tell us about the connection Q great late-medieval houses in England, these initial efforts which were prior to the Q between the Jernegans and Prince which still survives today. It was, and proliferation of internet-based information William, Britain’s future king? remains, the home of the Bedingfeld family availability. However, this is not to say much Mary Jernegan, the daughter of John (including Sir Henry Paston-Bedingfeld, a of what I have discovered did not come from A Jernegan and Isabel (née Clifton; Vice President of the Royal Society of St. the internet. Google Books is a primary way I married first John Fitzwilliam, gentleman, George). Can you tell us what connection have found source documents. son of Sir Thomas Fitzwilliam, Recorder Oxburgh Hall has to the Jernegan family? of London, and his wife, Lucy (Neville), Can you compare the differences The Bedingfelds and Jernegans around 1489-90 [Title Deeds and Leases, between researching the English were both Catholic in their faith and Q etc: Yorkshire – ref. DD/SR/A11/1-37; 5 A Jernegan/Jerningham families and the intermarried on at least a few occasions. For Hen VII: Bond John Darell[1] of Kent Esq. American Jernigan families? Would you say example, Edward Jernegan, son of Sir John bound to John Fitz William gent (sons of the English or American documents have Jernegan and Isabel (née Clifton), born in Thomas recorder of London) – £100 for fared better over the years? 1472, married Margaret Bedingfeld, born marriage settlement of John Fitz William & For more than half the period covered about 1476, the daughter of Sir Edmund Mary, daughter of John Jernygan]. However, in A Jernigan Family History, from the Bedingfeld of Oxburgh and Alice (née A John (along with brother, Thomas) was killed start of the twelfth century to the beginning Shelton). Another intermarriage was Frances, on 9 September, 1513, at Flodden Field, of the seventeenth century, the family is the daughter of John Jernegan and Catherine Kirknewton, in Northumberland. Another based in England. For the rest of the period, (née Brooke), who married Sir Thomas brother to John was William Fitzwilliam, first the family is in America. While eventually Bedingfield, of Oxburgh, by whom she had Earl of Southampton[2]. becoming extinct in England, the family has two sons, Henry and William. Mary married secondly to Thomas flourished in America. While England has Stanhope, esquire, of Shelford or Rampton Have you encountered people, been very effective in preserving records, in Nottinghamshire. Thomas and Mary had Jernigan descendants, researchers, America has not always been so fortunate. Q two sons, Sir Edward (who married firstly etc., who read about the connections between Early in American history, courthouse fires Adelina or Avelina Clifton and secondly to the Jernigan family in the United States often led to the permanent loss of valuable Elizabeth Bourchier), and John, ancestor and such major historical figures from records. British history, and feel that this couldn’t be of the Spencer-Stanhopes. Grandchildren included, Anne Stanhope, who married Sir accurate? George Jernegan (1515-1559) was Actually I have not encountered Edward Seymour, first Duke of Somerset, Q not only a very interesting person in and Sir Michael Stanhope, Governor of A anyone that has questioned our his own right, but he is also an entryway to ancestry. The evidence, I think, is pretty clear Hull. From this line of descent, Mary is the some very interesting ancestors through his fourteenth-great-grandmother to Lady Diana and hard to refute. My wife does like to kid mother’s family. Could you explain where me when I mention a particular connection, Spencer and fifteenth great-grandmother to this line eventually leads to? HRH Prince William Windsor. with the retort, “Bobby is related to everyone George was eldest son of John famous!” A Jernegan and Bridget, the daughter American descendants of the The book is not your usual of Robert Drury and Anne (née Calthorpe). Q Jernigan family might not be aware Q genealogical listing of names, dates Robert Drury’s descendants built Drury that they share a history with General and generations of a family. You have house in London, the road leading up to Charles Cornwallis, the British general managed to successfully weave the Jernigan which has since retained the name of Drury of Revolutionary War fame. What is his story into the periods of history in which they Lane. But besides this, two books once connection to the Jernegan/Jernigan family? lived, including the historical figures who owned by Sir Robert Drury have survived. Edward Jernegan and Margaret (née were part of their lives. Did your knowledge One, a Latin manuscriptum (MS) of the A Bedingfeld) had a daughter, Anne (born of this history exist prior to the start of the Vulgate written by an English scribe early in June 28, 1516), that married Sir Thomas book, or did it come about as a result of your the thirteenth century, is now in the library Cornwallis. Seven generations later, through research into the Jernigans? of Christ’s College, Cambridge. The other their line of descent, one finds General My double major at college included book is the finest and most famous of all Charles Cornwallis. A Social Science and so I took a lot of Chaucer MS, the Ellesmere manuscript of history courses. One particularly interesting The Canterbury Tales now in the Huntingdon My deepest gratitude goes to my course was Historiography, in which the Library in California. distant cousin Robert Jernigan for whole issue was to look at the differences not only compiling and sharing such in historical impressions of Richard III. George’s uncle, Henry Jerningham a great source of family history, but However, I have to admit that learning of our was a very prominent figure at the also for allowing me to interview him Q and share a bit of the Jernigan family family history aided much to what I learned court of Queen Mary. Can you tell us about history. John Hester in college and made it come alive. him?
32 ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND OBITUARY
The Revd John Masding LLM (University of Wales), MA(Oxon), DipEd(Oxon), FRSA The Rev’d Richard Hoyal with additions by Jonathan Price, Hon Sec Bristol Branch
both in formal and informal situations. several of its working parties. He was to When John stood to speak, people the fore in persuading Cardiff University listened. In 1997 he retired from populous to update and revitalise its masters degree suburban Hamstead to the tiny village in canon law, and he was amongst the of Norton Hawkfield, south of Bristol in first of the new intake. In 1994 he duly North Somerset. Here he gave invaluable received the University of Wales LLM support both in his local rural parish group degree. and at the church of Christ Church in From 1991 to 2015 John was also Bristol’s old city centre. Chairman of the English Clergy The full title of this church is Christ Association, which he had helped to form. Church with St Ewen, All Saints and During his chairmanship he oversaw the St George, and in instigating a special growth of the Association and steered service here to celebrate St George’s Day, it with great skill and wisdom through he caused the revival of the City and difficult times for the clergy. He will be County of Bristol Branch of the RSSG. particularly remembered for his eloquent He encouraged many church members campaign against the abolition of the and other individuals to join, and found freehold and the introduction of Common suitable men to become branch Chairman Tenure. Always aware of the needs of The Revd John William Masding, for and Secretary: both still on active duty clergy and their families, for many years many years a Council Member of the after twelve years. This service for St he sat on the Court of the Corporation of Society, and latterly its Secretary, died on George has become a key service in the the Sons of the Clergy. Good Friday, 14 April 2017. church’s year, attended by the Lord- John’s interests were widespread. At Born in 1939, John attended Moseley Lieutenant, the Lord Mayor and other one stage John was Hon Secretary of the Grammar School in Birmingham and went civic dignitaries, and lunch at the Grand Oxford University Heraldry Society, and on to read History as a demy (scholar) at Hotel afterwards usually has sixty to a Trustee of the Prayer Book Society: Magdalen College Oxford. He followed seventy guests. with his knowledge and experience of his Oxford BA (1961) with an Oxford Through the RSSG, John was called canon law it was fitting that he was also DipEd (1963) but then transferred to upon in 2012 to conduct the civic blessing appointed the PBS Patronage Secretary Cambridge for ordination training at of The Matthew - an impressive modern and since 2015, a Vice President of the Ridley Hall. He took his Oxford MA in replica of John Cabot’s famous ship – in Society in recognition of his services. In 1965. preparation for her voyage from Bristol 1996 he was appointed a Fellow of the Remaining in the diocese of to London to take part in the Thames Royal Society of Arts; he was also active Birmingham, he served first as curate Pageant staged for Her Majesty’s sixtieth in the Bath and County Club, serving in Sutton Coldfield, and then as vicar of anniversary as Sovereign. for some years as Vice Chairman and a St Paul’s, Hamstead, a sizeable parish Throughout his ministry John Director. in the Great Barr area of Birmingham. consistently maintained standards that John had the blessing of wonderful His faithful, caring ministry over an were slipping elsewhere. He remained support and companionship in his wife incumbency of more than twenty-six years happy with sensible traditional ways. Margaret and we extend our condolences made him a parish priest whose depth Against prevailing trends he championed to her and all the family whom he loved of learning and wealth of experience led the superiority of the Common Prayer, and cherished. John’s many admirers will many colleagues to seek his guidance. and he always upheld the legitimate rights continue to miss a remarkable friend and He brought considerable insight, intellect of patron, parish and parson. Moreover, colleague. and understanding to the conflicts and he always had a fruitful life ‘outside concerns faced by clergy and lay readers the parish’. He was committed to his amid the realities of parish life and church family. He enjoyed company, and clubs governance. and societies. He cherished his Mark VI John Masding always spoke of himself Bentley and frequently drove it to Bentley as an ordinary parish priest. But as a Drivers’ Club meetings and Silverstone. close colleague has written: ‘John was He wrote articles for a wide range of far from ordinary. Few parish priests journals and from time to time a subject drove vintage Bentleys, especially in the would provoke him into writing to the heart of Birmingham . . . He epitomised press. His letters were always stylish. the Anglican parson, kindly in manner, Amid everything, he continued to read unobtrusive in liturgy, consistent in and think and contribute, teaching, and dedicated in the service of One example is the keen interest John his parishioners.’ Here mention should be had in the Church’s canon law. John was made of John’s imposing physical persona an active member of the Ecclesiastical and the strong measured tones of his fine Law Society from its inception thirty speaking voice; together they made him years ago, and he served for many years Glenfall House Cheltenham at the Societys Agm unforgettable, and all the more effective on its General Committee and also on 2012
ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND 33 COUNTY FLOWERS OF ENGLAND
ID YOU know that each county in the wild flowers growing all over the British found in the local area of the county it DUK has its own ‘County Flower’? A countryside. It was an excellent way to represents. campaign in 2002 by Plantlife, requested celebrate wild flowers and it certainly Some English counties already had members of the public to vote for the wild caught the nation’s attention – according to flowers traditionally associated with them flower which they thought best represented the BBC, tens of thousands of people voted before 2002, and which were different the county they lived in. Plantlife is an for their native flower. to those assigned to them by Plantlife, organisation whose aim is to protect the Many of the selected flowers had relevant including the white rose for Yorkshire future of wild flowers within the UK and cultural links to the counties which they (assigned the harebell), the poppy for this particular campaign was created in were chosen to represent. Norfolk (assigned the alexanders), and the order to raise awareness of the beautiful Each wild flower is very likely to be cowslip for Essex (assigned the poppy).
Bee Orchid Dorset heath Bilberry Bedfordshire Dorset Leeds Ophrys apifera Erica ciliaris Vaccinium myrtillus
Summer snowflake Cowslip Foxglove Berkshire Essex Leicestershire Leucojum aestivum Primula veris Digitalis purpurea
Wild daffodil Foxglove Common dog-violet Birmingham Gloucestershire Narcissus Lincolnshire Digitalis purpurea Viola riviniana pseudonarcissus
Common cotton- Rosebay willowherb Maltese-cross grass Bristol Greater Manchester London Epilobium Silene chalcedonica Eriophorum angustifolium angustifolium
Chiltern gentian Sea-holly Dog-rose Buckinghamshire Gentianella Hampshire Merseyside Eryngium Rosa canina germanica maritimum
Pasqueflower Mistletoe Wood anemone Cambridgeshire Herefordshire Middlesex Pulsatilla vulgaris Viscum album Anemone nemorosa
Cuckooflower Pasqueflower Common poppy Cheshire Cardamine Hertfordshire Norfolk Pulsatilla vulgaris Papaver rhoeas pratensis
Cornish heath Water-violet Cowslip Cornwall Huntingdonshire Northamptonshire Erica vagans Hottonia palustris Primula veris
Pyramidal orchid Bloody crane’s-bill Spring gentian County Durham Isle of Wight Anacamptis Northumberland Geranium Gentiana verna pyramidalis sanguineum
Grass-of-Parnassus Thrift Nottingham catchfly Cumbria Isles of Scilly Nottingham Parnassia palustris Armeria maritima Silene nutans
Jacob’s-ladder Hop Autumn crocus Derbyshire Polemonium Kent Nottinghamshire Humulus lupulus Crocus nudiflorus caeruleum
Red rose Snake’s-head Primrose Devon Lancashire Red rose Rosa gallica Oxfordshire fritillary Primula vulgaris officinalis Fritillaria meleagris
34 ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND Clustered bellflower Oxlip Burnt orchid Rutland Campanula Suffolk Wiltshire Primula elatior Neotinea ustulata glomerata
Wood crane’s-bill Cowslip Cowslip Sheffield Geranium Surrey Worcestershire Primula veris Primula veris sylvaticum
Round-leaved Round-headed sundew rampion White Rose Shropshire Sussex Yorkshire Drosera Phyteuma Rosa × alba rotundifolia orbiculare
Cheddar pink Monkeyflower Somerset Dianthus Tyne and Wear Mimulus guttatus gratianopolitanus
Honeysuckle Heather Staffordshire Warwickshire Lonicera Calluna vulgaris periclymenum
A round of voting organised by the Many British place names derive from favourite choice in four counties or cities: conservation charity Plantlife International plants: the Kentish town of Bromley owes Birmingham, Leicestershire, Argyll and several years ago showed the native bluebell its name to the broom, and Ramsey in Monmouthshire. was the nation’s outright favourite flower. Cambridgeshire is named for ramson, or Another popular candidate was the Plantlife says on average, every county wild garlic. cowslip, voted top in Northamptonshire, in the UK loses one species of wild plant Plantlife, based in Salisbury, launched the Surrey and Worcestershire. each year through habitat loss, pollution and County Flowers campaign in 2002 to mark Kent made the perhaps predictable choice intensive farming. the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, asking people of the hop: the county was for decades home But wild flowers are evocative cultural to vote for any wild flower that they felt best to many of the hop fields on which British markers, with poppies (chosen by Essex as represented their county. brewers depended. its county emblem) signifying remembrance This time it asked them to choose one of The favourite flower of Londoners, for those who have died in war, and roses the top two plants chosen in the first round rosebay willowherb, established itself on used as familiar heraldic devices for more in each of the UK’s 109 counties. many World War II bomb sites, but was than a thousand years. The foxglove proved to be the virtually unknown before 1890.
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ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND 35 Humpty Dumpty and the Fall of Colchester Jim Duggan
Long ago, in the fifteenth century, people had nicknames – just like today; Humpty Dumpty was a common one used to describe someone who was overweight. We all know the famous nursery rhyme, telling the tale of Humpty Dumpty and his fall, but have you ever wondered who or what Humpty Dumpty was? The answer lies several hundred years ago. Colchester Castle
36 ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND OLCHESTER WAS the scene of a siege cannons were mounted to batter the fierce battle during the English Civil town walls. CWar. In 1648, the Royalist army, The town and its people were battered under the command of Sir Charles Lucas, with cannon-fire day after day. Supplies ran made a surprise attack and took control of out and the people began to starve. They the city after a short battle. were reduced to eating candles and even The Parliamentarians were furious. Lord- their pets. General Fairfax, swiftly marched his troops During one particularly hard fought up all the way from Kent and prepared to battle, the cannon, Humpty Dumpty, fight. However, the Royalists had strongly was causing considerable damage to the fortified the city in readiness and they had Parliamentarian forces. General Fairfax a very, very special weapon indeed. For, commanded the Parliamentarians to aim all cleverly mounted on the tower of what their fire at the great cannon. became known as St. Mary’s at the Walls A short while later, one-eyed Jack was Church, in Colchester, was a great cannon. busy reloading the cannon when suddenly The cannon was very large, much larger there was an ear-splitting BANG, the than most cannons of the time and, like the building rocked and lit up with explosive oversized people of the fifteenth century, flame. had the nickname Humpty Dumpty! A shot from the Parliamentarians had hit A gunner, known as ‘One-Eyed Jack the church tower, which supported the great Thompson’ was in charge of the great cannon. The top of the tower had been blown cannon. Thompson was a battle-hardened off, damaging the wall beneath Humpty Sir Charles Lucas soldier, who had fought in many skirmishes. Dumpty. As the top of the building fell away, Losing the great cannon was a severe He may have lost vision in one eye but he the huge cannon tumbled to the ground. blow against the Royalists; they never was still an excellent shot. The damage can clearly be seen in the recovered. Besides, they had received news On 13 June, the Parliamentarians began picture below as the tower was repaired that they were now losing other battles their assault on the city. Troops on horseback around 1750 in brick, instead of the re- elsewhere. So, the battle-worn Royalists and foot soldiers soon clashed in the areas used Roman materials with which the rest surrendered the town of Colchester. around the town centre. As the battle of the tower is constructed. This church Sir Charles Lucas and two other continued, Thompson was kept busy firing was also the site at which Protestants were commanders were executed next to the the great cannon at the advancing troops. burned during the reign of Mary I. The castle. The people of Colchester were also At one point, the Parliamentarians largest number of ‘heretics’ were burned forced to pay a fine of twelve thousand reached the town gate, only to be fought in Colchester in Britain after London. The pounds. back by the Royalists who were determined body of the church is Victorian with the Today, the city still bears the scars of to keep the town. As midnight came, the repaired Norman tower the battle for Colchester, which lasted for Parliamentarians were forced to drop back; The Royalists, attempted to raise Humpty eleven weeks. Holes from the musket balls it was a difficult struggle and they had Dumpty on to another part of the wall but can still be seen in the timbers of some old already lost over 500 men. it was no use. The cannon was so heavy General Fairfax decided they must try a and so large; it could not be hoisted back buildings and children still chant a favourite different tactic. He ordered the town to be into position, even with the help of all the nursery rhyme: sealed. He was going to starve the people king’s horses. They simply could not raise Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall into surrender. The roads were heavily it. As the nursery rhyme says: try as they Humpty Dumpty had a great fall secured, so the Royalists could not break might . . . All the king’s horses, and all the king’s out, and warships blockaded the mouth of ‘All the king’s horses and all the king’s men, the River Colne, to prevent supplies being men couldn’t put Humpty together again.’ Couldn’t put Humpty together again! shipped in. A ring of small forts was constructed around the perimeter of the town, where
St Mary at the Walls church dates from the fifteenth century. It was extensively damaged during the Siege of Colchester in 1648. The reason for this is that Thompson, a one eyed gunner, had placed himself and his cannon on top of the tower and was causing considerable damage to Lord Fairfax’s attacking forces. This brought a concentration of Roundhead fire onto the church. Eventually, Thompson and his Lord-General Fairfax gun, came tumbling down.
ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND 37 THE ST GEORGE ALL PARTY PARLIAMENTARY GROUP
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38 ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND ENGLISH MUSIC FESTIVAL In a Summer Garden New discoveries and romantic masterpieces at this year’s English Music Festival Stuart Millson “Roses, lilies and a thousand sweet-scented Vaughan Williams’s musical career proclaiming a creed of the individual, able to flowers. Bright butterflies flitting from spanned the Edwardian, inter-war, break free and fly into new dimensions. petal to petal, and gold-brown bees wartime and atomic ages. Yet despite The opening night of the English Music murmuring in the warm, quivering living through these transformations, his Festival concluded with what we assume is summer air. Beneath the shade of the old output encompassed ancient church music, the only symphony by Montague Phillips trees flows a quiet river with water lilies. pastoral and heavenly visions, and the last – a composer once famous, now largely In a boat, almost hidden, two people. A remnants of traditional folk-song. Delving unknown. Phillips – a Londoner – produced thrush is singing – in the distance.” into Vaughan Williams’s archive, conductor a work of Elgarian length and Tchaikovsky- So wrote composer, Frederick Delius Martin Yates discovered a mid-1930s’ piano like stature, but woven together with the – describing his 1908 work, In a Summer score of jaunty morris-dance and maritime silken threads of light music. Alongside Garden, a sensuous piece of nature-evocation tunes, intended for a folk-pageant at the the dramatic moments of the great score, and a memorable inclusion in the opening Royal Albert Hall. The result: A Little March which ended with an emphatic organ section concert of this year’s English Music Festival. Suite – stepping out at its lively opening with thundering out “behind” and above the Performed in the Anglo-Saxon and mediaeval an almost Irish-sounding reel (The blue-eyed orchestral surge, there were sections of palm- abbey at Dorchester-on-Thames (the home stranger) and then a tune most listeners court nostalgia and tenderness – a sense, of the annual festival, founded and directed recognised from its use in the Norfolk perhaps, of Eric Coates before his time. by Em Marshall-Luck), the Delius gave the Rhapsody No. 1, the salty, confident Onboard The Quarterly Review also attended visiting BBC Concert Orchestra a chance to a ninety-eight – a song about Nelson’s navy the Saturday morning concert of English demonstrate that a smaller orchestra (they which Vaughan Williams had first heard at church music – Britten’s intricate, modern- are approximately fifty in number – half Kings Lynn, some thirty years earlier. sounding Jubilate Deo in C minor from 1961 the size of the flagship BBC Symphony rubbing shoulders with the late-19th-century Orchestra) is every bit as capable of realising Henry V Overture provincial Roman Catholicism of Elgar’s a lush, heavy, late-romantic score. Under the Shakespeare’s “noblest English” and the thoughtful and intimate O Salutaris Hostia baton of English specialist, Martin Yates, spirit of bowmen, squires and knights and Ave Verum. Thomas Tallis – a voice In a Summer Garden took on an even more soared into the far reaches and resounding from the England of the first Elizabeth – was personal meaning for the festival-goers – acoustic of Dorchester Abbey in the Henry also performed (the singers, the Worcester many of whom had spent the early part of V Overture – Vaughan William’s equivalent College Chapel Choir); and a piece by York the evening before the concert enjoying the of Elgar’s chivalric Froissart or King Arthur Minster organist, Edward Bairstow (1874- abundant May greenery of Dorchester Manor incidental music. Dating again from the 1946) – Save us, O Lord. The mix of eras House’s garden, not to mention the delicious mid-1930s, the ten-minute-long orchestral shows the scale of vision and ambition of the Champagne provided by our hosts, Mr and journey to Agincourt showed ‘RVW’ at his Festival’s Director. Mrs Broadbent, owners of this enchanting most patriotic. The English Music Festival spot. This was a perfect setting for the might consider performing an arguably Post-Brexit Britain works and composers of the English musical more thrilling, call-to-arms version of Talks and outreach events also form part of renascence, the period between about 1880 the story, Walter Leigh’s overture* – now the fabric of this unique festival, now in its and 1930. The programme included four available on a splendid Chandos recording. eleventh year. But one symposium stood world premieres, two by Vaughan Williams, Stanford’s Concert Overture in A Minor, out for its somewhat out-of-place political one from Stanford and a completely dating from 1870, is a worthy piece of theme: the “problem” of performing British unknown symphony by the obscure figure of Mendelssohn-like Victoriana – again, music in post-Brexit Britain. The speaker Montague Phillips, who died in 1969. allowing the BBC Concert Orchestra to was evidently nervous about celebrating our display its sparkling, consistently mood- music, at a time when departure from the matching playing. Holst’s Walt Whitman European Union is seen by its opponents setting – The Mystic Trumpeter – signalled as an expression of narrow nationalism. a significant change of mood in the Let us remember, however, that far from programme, with Ilona Domnich (soprano) being insular, English music – whether it taking us into a near-Wagnerian intensity, be Vaughan Williams studying with Ravel, but with Whitman’s words of ecstasy and or Elgar’s First Symphony which was universal joy transcending all: performed one hundred times internationally “O glad, exulting, culminating song! within its first year of life – has always A vigor more than earth’s is in thy notes! been our contribution to world culture. The Marches of victory – man disenthrall’d – English Music Festival was founded to the conqueror at last! honour that ideal; and to provide a showcase Hymns to the universal God, from universal of our composers, whether the pacifist, Man – all joy!” Benjamin Britten, or the ardent imperialist, Edward Elgar. May the EMF long continue. Mystic Trumpeter *Walter Leigh, English composer who studied with Both Delius and Vaughan Williams Hindemith in Germany, and wrote incidental music were also intoxicated by Whitman’s to A Midsummer Night’s Dream and a Harpsichord Concerto. Leigh served in the Second World War poetry. Holst’s Mystic Trumpeter is a highly- and was killed in action at Tobruk charged “scena”: mysterious, disturbing
Stuart Millson and almost operatic. The composer sails Stuart Millson is the Classical Music The Grounds of Dorchester Abbey, forth across oceans of space and time, Editor of QR
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Do you know the answer? This little riddle has so far succeeded in defeating us all. Please send us your suggested answers and we will print them all (so long as they are decent). Thanks to Mike Steel for finding this in old Borneo branch files and sharing the challenge. Editor A just and much-loved king in a far-away land, was at his death-bed, when he summoned his two sons and told them of his last request. He said: “Sons, I love you both very dearly and I want to be fair to both of you and also to our subjects. The Kingdom must not be divided and only one of you will be King. When I die, both of you, take your horses, race from this Castle to the tree yonder in the Valley, the prince whose horse reaches that tree last shall be crowned King.” In time, the King passed away, but the two Princes were reluctant to start the race, the subjects became restless and started demanding for a ruler for the Kingdom. The two Princes consulted the Court Seer and the Seer said two words and the two Princes started the race immediately. What were the two words the Seer said? Will you come to the Autumn Ball? Saturday, 25 November 2017 OME AND ENJOY a sparkling wine Creception, then sit down to a three course meal at the four-star Prince Regent Hotel, Chigwell. Afterwards, dance the night away to the Joe Loss Orchestra, Britain’s longest running live entertainment band. They have performed at several Royal Command Performances, two Royal Weddings and Christmas Parties for the Royal Family. During the evening you will also be entertained by the Epping Forest Pipe Band. At £55 per head, this is an event not to be missed. Put the date in your diary and email Joanna at: [email protected] for more details.
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20% DISCOUNT OFF TRADITIONAL AFTERNOON TEA AND ITALIAN 15% DISCOUNT OFF THE ENGLISH TOASTMASTERS ASSOCIATION DISHES AT AVISTA, the Italian Restaurant at the MILLENNIUM HOTEL TRAINING COURSE LONDON MAYFAIR. The English Toastmasters Association are offering Telephone 020 7596 3399 for the Italian food or 020 7596 3329 for the 15% DISCOUNT Traditional Afternoon Tea, which starts from £14.95 per person and is served off their fees to become a Toastmaster. The normal cost of training, annual daily from 2.30 pm to 5.00 pm. Your membership card will need to be presented membership and joining fees add up to £2,450 from the 1st April 2014, which to take advantage of the above. includes £100 joining fee and £250 annual membership fee. The courses are being offered at 15% LESS at £2082.50, A SAVING OF £367.50. Training includes 3 full days after which further training is available on demand 15% DISCOUNT ON ACCOMMODATION AT MILLENNIUM HOTELS. within the annual membership fee. Meetings are held throughout the year with two special meetings including breakfast and luncheon. These two special To take advantage of these discounts on accommodation and leisure break meetings are held in April close to St. George’s Day and in October around packages please state that you are a member of the Royal Society of St George Trafalgar Day at the County Hotel in Chelmsford, Essex close to the Association’s when telephoning Monica Sanchez at Millennium Hotels direct on 0207 596 3138 HQ in Danbury. or emailing Monica at [email protected]. Further training is available on demand and included in the annual fees covering such subjects as marketing as a Toastmaster, Masonic Ladies Festivals and MANY DISCOUNTS ON BOOKS AND TOURS: Corporate Functions. With prices charged by Toastmasters generally ranging from £250.00 to £750.00 per event, this is wonderful work for the right person and is • 25% off Breese Books when ordered online. The largest producer of new greatly rewarding regardless of the type of work that is undertaken. Please see: Sherlock Holmes novels in the style of Conan Doyle. Please visit www.baker- www.englishtoastmasters.co.uk street-studios.com and quote “RSSG25” for full details, email: [email protected], • 15% off historical location guide books ordered online such as Downton telephone (01245) 222392 or 07971 409977. Abbey, Inspector Morse, Midsomer Murders, Harry Potter and James Bond. Please visit www.baker-street-studios.com and quote “RSSG15” 10% DISCOUNT WHEN VISITING THE NATIONAL FRUIT COLLECTION • £50 off specialist detective tours to various areas related to filming e.g. at Brogdale Farm, Brogdale Road, Faversham, Kent ME13 8XZ. Downton Abbey, Inspector Morse, Midsomer Murders etc. Please visit www. A number of festivals and events are held celebrating British fruit, detective-tours.com for more information. encouraging people to discover a wider variety of delicious heritage fruit to • £50 discount off Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery events for small, eat and grow at home. These include a Blossom Weekend, Cherry Festival, medium and large party sizes. Please visit www.murder-mystery.com If a Cider Festival and Apple Festival. They also offer courses on planning a Branch or group of members would like to organise a trip to film locations or fruit garden, growing and pruning throughout the year. Guided walks are have a period costume murder mystery please telephone Dr Antony Richards also available. For further details telephone (01795) 536250 or visit www. on (01223) 473025 brogdalecollections.co.uk
MRFLAG.COM Ltd HOTEL AND CAR HIRE DISCOUNTS: 15% DISCOUNT • 20% - 30% discount on hotel accommodation below similar offers available on all products except sewn flags. Telephone Kath the Sales Manager on on public websites. (01792) 650044 or email Kath at [email protected] and state that you are a • 20% discount on car hire through Alamo and National member of The Royal Society of St George. • Your Society also benefits by receiving 2.5% on every booking made with no extra cost to you. Please visit: www.membertravelspecials.com/RSSTG.aspx 10% DISCOUNT FROM OF CABBAGES & KINGS and help your Society by making this your preferred means of saving money a source of design led gifts and homeware by British based artists, designers when booking hotels or car hire. and crafts people. Please visit www.ofcabbagesandkings.co.uk and enter code “ST GEORGE” when checking out. ENTRY TO THE ENGLISH SPEAKING UNION The Royal Society of St George has a charity membership with the English- 10% DISCOUNT FROM KNIT WITH ATTITUDE Speaking Union (ESU). The ESU is an educational charity and membership organisation. They work with young people, providing opportunities to a small independent yarn shop that specialises in eco-friendly and ethically build valuable life skills through a range of communication initiatives. Their produced yarn and accessories for hand knitting and crochet. To receive a international headquarters is Dartmouth House, 37 Charles Street London 10% discount please visit: www.knitwithattitude.com and enter discount code W1J 5ED. Royal Society members are able to visit Dartmouth House and “St George” in your shopping cart before checking out. Alternatively please quote this code when visiting the shop at 127 Stoke Newington High Street, London use the beautiful club facilities there. Dartmouth House is open from 8.30am N16 0PH. to 11.00pm with a delicious bar menu and special member events. It is a Heritage listed building nestled in the heart of Mayfair. There are 4 Royal Society membership cards and these can be obtained from Dartmouth OMNI LIFETIME PLANNING LTD House reception. Royal Society membership must be produced and access is 50% DISCOUNT ON WILL WRITING limited to 4 members at any given time. Bringing the cost of a single will down to £75 and a pair of mirror wills to For more information about the work of the ESU, please visit £125 for Society members www.esu.org www.omni-lifetimeplanning.co.uk Tel: 01727 220053 email: [email protected] JOHNSONS STEAK HOUSE OFFER A 10% DISCOUNT OFF YOUR MEAL TO MEMBERS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF ST. GEORGE AND THE MILITARY FROM TUESDAY TO THURSDAY 10% DISCOUNT ON TAX RETURNS The newly built Steakhouse and Bar at Church Farm, Church Street, Tax qualified with many years experience I offer the same high standard Old Hurst, Huntingdon, PE28 3AF serves home grown produce reared you would expect from the best Accountancy firms but typically at much on the farm. Lunch is served Tuesday to Saturday from 12 pm to 3 pm lower prices from £50 per tax return plus a free review and 10% discount and dinner from 5.30 pm to 9.30 pm with a Sunday Carvery available for members of The Royal Society of St George. from 12 pm to 3 pm. For reservations please telephone: 01487 824658 email [email protected] or option 3, Email: [email protected] or contact through telephone me on (01793) 824848. Facebook @johnsonsfarmshop.
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BRANCHES IN ENGLAND Fenland Radford Rhys Williams, Chairman Mr Phil J Harwood, The All Party Parliamentary Group Telephone: 07738 881224 Email:[email protected] The House of Commons Mr. Brian Kierman, Rushmoor (Membership is only open to Lords, MP’s Email: [email protected] and staff of the Palace of Westminster) Telephone: 01945 463 774 Lt. Col Leslie G.A. Clarke - Chairman Telephone: 01483 810 492 Barrow in Furness Gloucestershire Mobile: 07710 230 379 Mr. D. Ward, Mrs Margaret Fuller Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Seahaven Mr. Robert A. Peedle MBE TD.,Chairman Bath & Dist Greater Manchester Mr. M. J. Riley, Tel: 01323 899 985 Rev. Robert Webb Chairman Email: [email protected] Tel: 01225 484042 Email: [email protected] St Neots Blackburn Great Yarmouth Mr B Chapman, Mr. Andrew Thomson, Chairman. Ms. Melanie Rook, Secretary Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: 01493 843 736 www.rssgblackburn.org.uk Sheffield Halifax Mrs Marie Minihan, Hon. Secretary, Bolton Mr. Michael Steele, Tel: 01422 246 538 Telephone 0114 269 1389 Mr. Chris Houghton, Chairman Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Haslemere Shropshire Mr. Martin Jones, Chairman Bradford Martin Coakley, Chairman. Tel 07711562071, Email [email protected] Mobile: 07586 359 589 Mr J A Fergusson. Tel: 01274 583654 Mrs S Hankers, E.mail: [email protected] Southend-on-Sea Cambridge GOG MAGOG Huntingdon Mrs V Weaver, Michael Heath, Secretary Col(Retd) DH Bristow OBE DL, Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email:[email protected] Tel: 01702 748 702 Sussex Cinque Ports Leeds Mr. F. McComas, Mr H Stenning. Tel: 01303 267 246 Councillor Robert W. Gettings MBE JP, Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Chairman, Tel: 0113 253 9763 Email: [email protected] City of Birmingham Swale Mrs A Smith, Tel: 01795 421 145 Mr D Reynolds, E-mail: Leicestershire [email protected] Mr. Stephen A. Warden JP, Chairman The Tower Of London Website: www.rssgbirmingham.org.uk Email: [email protected] (Membership only open to Yeomen and Tel: 07756 406 615 employees of the Tower of London) City & County of Bristol Mr D Stinchcombe, Lowestoft Warrington Email: [email protected] Mr Brian Caton Mrs I Plumpton, Tel: 01925 815 434 Email: [email protected] City of Liverpool Warwickshire Mr B K Boumphrey, Mr. A. Clive Benfield, Maritime Wessex Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Chairman Mr. Mark Buckley E-mail: [email protected] Waterloo City of London Mr. Mike Green Mr. Stephen G. Lane, Honorary Secretary, North Downs Email:[email protected] Email: [email protected] Mr. S. Millson, Chairman, Email: [email protected] Wessex North Dorset City of Wakefield Dr Jack Skelton Wallace, President Mr. Reg West, Secretary. Tel: 01924 864 799 North Hants Mobile 07923 962 650. Tel: 01747 825 388 Mr. George Clement, Chairman, Email: [email protected] City of Westminster Email: [email protected] Mr. Alan Broomhead, Chairman, Wiltshire Email: [email protected] North Surrey Mr. Lloyd James, Chairman Mr. Robert Freeman, Chairman, Email:[email protected] Danbury Email: [email protected] Mr. Richard Palmer FMETA C.Inst.S.M.M. President The English Toastmasters Northumbria Branch Association, Mr. A .J. Nicholls, Chairman, Mobile: 07971 409 977 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.englishtoastmasters.co.uk Nottinghamshire Mr. Colin Slater MBE JP Hon. MA, President East Anglia Email: [email protected] Mr. John Stannard, President OVERSEAS BRANCHES Tel: 01502 512 734 Oxfordshire Abu Dhabi Email: [email protected] Mr. Christopher J. Davis ARIBA., ACArch, Mr. Paul Billany, Secretary Tel: 01993 823 646, Email: [email protected] Email [email protected] East Dorset Mrs Dianne White, Chair Plymouth & West Devon Adelaide Email: [email protected] Mr. A. Romilly, E.Mail:[email protected] Mrs D Bone, Email:[email protected]
46 ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND BRANCHES IN ENGLAND Fenland Radford Bahrain Madrid AFFILIATED ORGANISATIONS Rhys Williams, Chairman Mr Phil J Harwood, Mr. Steve Keeble, Dr F. E. F. Price MBE & Mrs Angela Price DUBAI ST GEORGE’S SOCIETY The All Party Parliamentary Group Telephone: 07738 881224 Email:[email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Mr Robert Duce, Chairman, The House of Commons Mr. Brian Kierman, Rushmoor Email: [email protected] (Membership is only open to Lords, MP’s Email: [email protected] Bangkok Melbourne Lt. Col Leslie G.A. Clarke - Chairman Ms Laura Smith, President Professor Anthony Bailey, and staff of the Palace of Westminster) Telephone: 01945 463 774 English Toastmasters Association Telephone: 01483 810 492 Email: [email protected] c/o The English Speaking Union, Mr. Richard Palmer FMETA C.Inst.S.M.M. Gloucestershire Mobile: 07710 230 379 Barrow in Furness Brisbane Victorian Branch, Post Office Box 9427, Moblie 07971 409 977 Mrs Margaret Fuller Email: [email protected] Mr. D. Ward, South Yarra, Victoria 3141, Australia Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Mrs V Skinner, Email: [email protected] Seahaven Email: [email protected] Website: www.englishtoastmasters.co.uk Mr. Robert A. Peedle MBE TD.,Chairman Mombasa Bath & Dist Greater Manchester British Columbia Mrs.V. Knight, Hon. Secretary, Shropshire War Memorials Association Mr. M. J. Riley, Tel: 01323 899 985 Rev. Robert Webb Chairman Email: [email protected] Mr Roger Dawson, Email: [email protected] Mr Clive I Blakeway Tel: 01225 484042 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] St Neots Jayne Boyer, President Nairobi Tel: 01952 550 205 Great Yarmouth Blackburn Mr B Chapman, Email: [email protected] Mrs. Linda Richman (Secretary) Mr. Andrew Thomson, Chairman. Ms. Melanie Rook, Secretary Stourbridge Society of St George Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: 01493 843 736 California Mr M N Raybould, 32 Yarnborough Hill, Sheffield Princess Karen Cantrell, Chairman www.rssgblackburn.org.uk Nassau Old Swinford, Stourbridge, West Midlands Halifax Mrs Marie Minihan, Hon. Secretary, Email: [email protected] DY8 2EB Mrs Sally Varani-Jones, PO Box GB-12883, Bolton Mr. Michael Steele, Tel: 01422 246 538 Telephone 0114 269 1389 Carolinian Mr. Chris Houghton, Chairman Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Nassau, Bahamas The Commonwealth Games Council Mr. John Shannon Hon. Correspondence Ms A Hogbin, PO Box 36288, London Email: [email protected] Shropshire Haslemere Secretary. Email: [email protected] Paris SE19 2YY Martin Coakley, Chairman. Tel 07711562071, Mr. Martin Jones, Chairman Mr. Ludovic Plazanet, Treasurer, Bradford Costa Blanca Email [email protected] Mobile: 07586 359 589 The Society of St George, Philadelphia Mr J A Fergusson. Tel: 01274 583654 Mr. R. G. T. Hunt MBE, Chairman, Email: [email protected] Mrs S Hankers, E.mail: [email protected] Mr Roger Brown, Secretary, Southend-on-Sea Email: [email protected] Cambridge GOG MAGOG Pau South West France Email: [email protected] Huntingdon Mrs V Weaver, Email: [email protected] Michael Heath, Secretary Mr. Eric Osman, President, Col(Retd) DH Bristow OBE DL, Email: [email protected] The St George’s Society of New York Email: [email protected] Dar Es Salaam Email: [email protected] Email:[email protected] Tel: 01702 748 702 Mark Golding – President Mr. Richard Sexton MBE, President, Sussex Email: [email protected] Cinque Ports Leeds [email protected] Port Elizabeth Women’s Branch Mr H Stenning. Tel: 01303 267 246 Mr. F. McComas, Sandra Strang, President Councillor Robert W. Gettings MBE JP, Delaware (USA) The St George’s Society Of Baltimore Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Chairman, Tel: 0113 253 9763 Mr. Andrew A. Lundgren, Mr. Harry T. Aycock, President, Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] City of Birmingham Swale Email: [email protected] Mrs A Smith, Tel: 01795 421 145 Sabah Mr D Reynolds, E-mail: Leicestershire Denmark Mr M Steel, MJS-Services, The St George’s Society of Toronto [email protected] Mr. Stephen A. Warden JP, Chairman The Tower Of London Mr. Simon C Mears, President Email: [email protected] Mr. Sam Minniti, Executive Director, Website: www.rssgbirmingham.org.uk Email: [email protected] (Membership only open to Yeomen and Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: 07756 406 615 employees of the Tower of London) Singapore Website: www.stgeorgesto.com City & County of Bristol Devonport Mr. Bob Adamberry - President Mr D Stinchcombe, Warrington Mrs Elizabeth Page, The St George’s Benevolent Society of Lowestoft Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Mr Brian Caton Mrs I Plumpton, Tel: 01925 815 434 Email: [email protected] Hamilton Email: [email protected] Warwickshire South Florida Mr Roy Binns, PO Box 63045 University City of Liverpool Georgia Plaza, Postal Outlet, PO Dundas, Ontario Mr. A. Clive Benfield, Mr Terence Wright, Chairman Mr B K Boumphrey, Maritime Wessex Col. John T. Trout L9H 6Y3, Canada Email: [email protected] E.mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Chairman Mr. Mark Buckley Email: [email protected] Victoria Cross and George Cross E-mail: [email protected] Waterloo Gold Coast City of London Sultanate of Oman Association Mr. Mike Green Mr. Graham Rumble Mr. Stephen G. Lane, Honorary Secretary, Mr Russell Godfrey, Chairman, Mrs Rebecca Charlotte Maciejewska, North Downs Email:[email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Mr. S. Millson, Chairman, Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Wessex North Dorset Halifax City of Wakefield Dr Jack Skelton Wallace, President Mr. Alan J. Williams OStJ CD, President, Sydney The Countess Mountbatten’s own Legion of Frontiersmen Mr. Reg West, Secretary. Tel: 01924 864 799 North Hants Mobile 07923 962 650. Tel: 01747 825 388 Email [email protected] Mr P M Cavanagh, Email: [email protected] Mr. George Clement, Chairman, Email: [email protected] David Lilburn Watson City of Westminster Email: [email protected] Hong Kong Texas Email: [email protected] Wiltshire Mr. Alan Broomhead, Chairman, Mrs. Josie Knight, Dr RJ Devine, Email:[email protected] Email: [email protected] North Surrey Mr. Lloyd James, Chairman E.mail:[email protected] Mr. Robert Freeman, Chairman, Email:[email protected] Tokyo & Yokohama Danbury Jakarta Email: [email protected] Mr Robin Ord-Smith MVO, Mr. Richard Palmer FMETA C.Inst.S.M.M. Eamonn Sadler, President Email: [email protected] (office) President The English Toastmasters Northumbria Branch Email: [email protected] Association, [email protected] (home) Mr. A .J. Nicholls, Chairman, Kansai Mobile: 07971 409 977 Email: [email protected] Mr A Gibson Email: [email protected] Toowoomba AFFILIATED SCHOOLS E.mail: [email protected] Website: www.englishtoastmasters.co.uk Nottinghamshire Mr. Bob Anderton, President, “Staff and children of Camelsdale Primary Website: www.stgeorgekansai.com Mr. Colin Slater MBE JP Hon. MA, President Email: [email protected] School” East Anglia Email: [email protected] OVERSEAS BRANCHES Kuala Lumpur & Selangor, Camelsdale Primary School, Mr. John Stannard, President Mr. Colin Day, President, Warwick School Road, Camelsdale, Tel: 01502 512 734 Oxfordshire Abu Dhabi Email: [email protected] Mr P Munson, Haslemere, Surrey GU27 3RN Email: [email protected] Mr. Christopher J. Davis ARIBA., ACArch, Mr. Paul Billany, Secretary Website: www.stgeorgesmalaysia.com Email: [email protected] School Tel No: 01428 642177 Tel: 01993 823 646, Email: [email protected] Email [email protected] East Dorset Lisbon Zimbabwe (Harare) School email: Mrs Dianne White, Chair Plymouth & West Devon Adelaide Mrs B Neasham MBE, Mr. Brian Heathcote, President, [email protected] Email: [email protected] Mr. A. Romilly, E.Mail:[email protected] Mrs D Bone, Email:[email protected] E.mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Head Teacher: Sarah Palmer
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Ref 5b Metal gilt enamel badge. Our most populaar Ref 3 badge has now been especially designed RefRef 66 Metal gilt enamel bar Miniature Medal to be RRefef 5 with a screw-in fastener for a blazer with a Metal gilt enamel worn on the right breast. Metal gilt enamel badge button hole. brooch Metal gilt enamel badge bar brooch With presentation pouch MEMBERS ONLY MEMBERS ONLY MEMBERS ONLY £7.00 $15.50 €12.00 £7.50 $16.50 €13.00 MEMBERS ONLY £7.00 $15.50 €12.00 £7.00 $15.50 €12.00 £7.50 $16.50 €13.00 £39.50 $87.00 €68.00
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Ref 16b Pack of 5 Red RSSG rectangular window/car stickers £3.00 $7.00 €5.50
Ref 16c Pack of 5 of Ref 16a & Pack of 5 of Ref 16a Ref 16b Ref 18 Pack of 5 Red RSSG round £4.50 $10.00 €8.00 Menu Covers with Ref 22 window/car stickers SAVE £1.50 buying them together Armorial Bearings in full Envelope Stickers £2.50 $5.50 €4.50 colour (10 per pack) (2 A4 pages- 98 stickers in total) £5.00 $11.00 €9.00 £2.50 $5.50 €4.50 BUY ALL THREE BOOKS Ref 19, 20 and 21 and SAVE £5.00 £27.97 $62.00 €48.00 (Buying all three would normally be Ref 21 Ref 19 £32.97 $73.00 €57.00 Favourite Poems of England my England These are lovely coffee England by Jane (A Treasury of all things table books and also a McMorland Hunter English) by Gerry Hanson great read. £9.99 $22.00 €17.00 £14.99 $33.00 €26.00
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Ref 45 Men’s V Neck Jumpers. Ref 37 Men’s Tee-Shirt. Ref 39 Men's Polo Shirt. Ref 42 Ladies Sweatshirt: Navy, Black o r Red Ref 43 Men’s Fleece. Ref 38 Ladies Tee-Shirt. Ref 40 Ladies Polo Shirt. One left, Small, Red Ref 43 Men's Fleece. One Ref 46 Refleft, 44 Medium, Ladies Fleece.Smoke Navy, Grey, White, Red, Navy, Grey, White, Red, £29.50 $65.00 €51.00 Ladies V Neck Jumpers. £39.50Navy, Red,$87.00 Black €68.00 or Black or Royal Blue. Black or Royal Blue. Smoke (Men’s only) . Navy or Black. £14.50 $32.00 €25.00 £19.50 $43.00 €34.00 £39.50 $87.00 €68.00 £49.50 $109.00 €85.00
Ref 22 Envelope Stickers (2 A4 pages- 98 stickers in total) £2.50 $5.50 €4.50 Ref 47 Ref 48 Ref 49 Ref 36 Wool beanie hat Baseball Cap. BBQ Apron. Wool Scarf. Navy, Black, Light grey, Red Navy, White, Red or Black. Navy or Black. Navy, Black or Charcoal and Royal blue £12.50 $28.00 €22.00 £19.50 $43.00 €34.00 £22.50 $50.00 €39.00 £12.50 $28.00 €22.00
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Tudor Ladies Tee shirt 100% cotton 8 10 12 14 16 N/A N/A Rose Badge White 65% polyester 50" Men’s Polo shirt N/A 35"- 37" 38"- 40" 41"- 43" 44"- 46" 47"- 49" only available in Black & 35% cotton Navy
65% polyester Red Ladies Polo shirt 8 10 12 14 16 18 N/A 35% cotton
80% cotton 50"- 52" Black Men’s Sweatshirt N/A 36"- 37" 38"- 40" 41"- 43" 44"- 46" 47"- 49" only available in Black, 20% polyester Navy & Grey
80% cotton Ladies Sweatshirt 8 10 12 14 16 18 N/A Royal Blue 20% polyester Shield Badge Men’s Fleece 100% polyester N/A 35"- 37" 38"- 40" 41"- 43" 44"- 46" 47"- 49" N/A Smoke
Ladies Fleece 100% polyester 8 10 12 14 16 18 N/A
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SALE 002 SALE 001 Golf Set, includes 3 golf balls, a tee marker SALE Ladies White Scarf with Armorial and pitch repairer with the RSSG logo Bearings. printed on them. Also includes 8 white SAVE 50% WAS £12.00 NOW £6.00. wooden tees. ITEMS £6.00 $14.00 €11.00 £19.50 $43.00 €34.00 SAVE 30% NOW £13.65 $30.00 €23.80
50 ST GEORGE FOR ENGLAND Ref 53 Ref 54 St George & The Dragon statue. St George & The Dragon statue. Size 29x16x27cm (11.5” x 6.3” x 10.62”) Size 29x16x27cm (11.5” x 6.3” x 10.62”) £120.00 $264.00 €204.00 £120.00 $264.00 €204.00
Ref 56 Ref 58 Ref 59 St George & the Dragon Ref 57 Knight with Halberd, Knight with Lion Crested Standing Statue. Knight in Light Horse Armour: C16th. circa C16th. Helm mid C13th. Height 30.5cm (12.2”). Approx height 10cm (4”) Approx height 10cm (4”). Approx height10cm (4”). £75.00 $165.00 €128.00 £35.00 $77.00 €60.00 £27.00 $61.00 €47.00 £27.00 $61.00 €47.00
FREE 5ft by 3ft flag (Ref 32), worth £6 when you spend over £40 Regalia and Gifts Order Form Please complete the order form and return it with your payment to: The Royal Society of St. George, Enterprise House, 10 Church Hill, Loughton, Essex IG10 1LA. Please make your cheques payable to “The Royal Society of St. George”. Ref No. Description Qty Size Colour Price Total Price
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BATTLE OF BRITAIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
“Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few”
Official Newsletter of the Battle of Britain Historical Society 2013 Ltd
“Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few”
Head Office: Calais View, Channel Way, Fairlight, East Sussex TN35 4BP
Editor and Managing Director: Graves Registrar: Membership Secretary: John Pulfer JP Peter Wainwright Margaret Pulfer Tel: 01424 814866 Tel: 01444 233465 Tel: 01424 814866 Email: [email protected] Email: basil.wainwright@ Email: [email protected] btopenworld.com Historian: Nick Hall Battle of Official N Tel: 01427 668122 Britain H eSPRINGw / SUMMER 2016 Email: [email protected] istorica sletter of th l Society 20 eIssue 152 13 Ltd
We are now recruiting new members to join the “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few” Hea d Office: Calais View Editor and , Channel W John P Managing D ay, Fairlight, East Sussex TN ulfer BE Tel: 01424 814866M JP irector: Always Remembered … Never forgotten Em Graves R 35 4BP ail: johnatbobhs@ egistrar: Battle of Britain Historical Society 2013 Ltd. Peter W gm ainwright Historian: ail.com Tel: 01444 233465 Official Newsletter of the N Em M ick H ail: basil.w emb all bto ain M ership Battle of Tel: 01427 668122 penw wright@ argaret Pulfer Secr Britain Historical Society 2013 Ltd orld.com etary: Email: scam Tel: 01424 814866 pton.1943@ Email: bobhsm btinternet.com emsec@ gmail.com Members will receive bi-annual newsletters. AUTUM N / WINT ER 2016 Issue 154 The Society has three main aims… • To ensure the Battle of Britain is never forgotten • • To erect plaques in places where the “few’ were educated •
Head Office: Calais View, Channel Way, Fairlight, East Sussex TN35 4BP
Editor and Managing Director: Graves Registrar: Members John Pulfer BEM JP Steve Maddock hip Secretary: Tel: 01424 814866 Margaret Pulfer Tel: 01895 676004 Tel: 01424 814866 Email: [email protected] [email protected] • To look after the final resting places of the “few” • Email: [email protected] Historian: Nick Hall Tel: 01427 668122 Email: [email protected] SPRING / SUMMER 2017 Issue 155
LIFE MEMBERSHIP STANDARD MEMBERSHIP CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP UK Life members - GB £400 UK members under 18 Years - GB £12 Annual Membership Corporate Members - GB £500 Overseas Life membership - GB £500 UK members over 18 - GB £24 Annual Membership Corporate Sponsor - GB £1500 Overseas members all ages - GB £36 Annual Membership
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Margaret Pulfer Email: [email protected] Tel: 01424 814866 Web address: www.battleofbritain1940.net Please quote ‘Britain at War’ when responding