PRESS RELEASE DATE: 28TH OCTOBER 2018 THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF ST. GEORGE CELEBRATE TRAFALGAR DAY IN HUNTINGDON Under the signal "England expects that every man will do his duty", the Huntingdon Branch of the Royal Society of St. George held their annual Trafalgar Day Dinner in the historic Assembly Room at Huntingdon Town Hall. We welcomed over 80 guests, including the High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire, Dr. Andrew Harter CBE and his wife, Ms Lily Bacon DL. Civic dignitaries from around the county attended, including the Mayor of Huntingdon, Cllr Sarah Gifford. Mr. Jonathan Djanogly MP and his wife Rebecca were able to join other guests at the reception earlier in the evening. We also welcomed Colonel Ron Cheatham, Vice Commander 501st Combat Support Wing, US Air Force, RAF Alconbury and his wife, Darlene. The 501st were given the Freedom of Huntingdon earlier in the year. Members and guests had the privilege of hearing a talk from Lieutenant Andrew Ward RN, based at RAF Wyton entitled "Is there anything that comes from Trafalgar that influences the Royal Navy of today?" Lt Ward's enthusiastic speech explained how the three influences "Navigation, Communication and Motivation" is clearly still evident in today's Royal Navy as it was for Admiral Lord Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Lt. Ward also proposed the Toast to the Immortal Memory of Admiral Nelson After the dinner, we were also delighted to be able to present a cheque to the East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH). The cheque was accepted by Lily Bacon DL, a Trustee for EACH. Further information on this Press Release, please contact the Chairman, Col Derek Bristow (Tel No. 01480 383166) or Committee Member, Debbie Townsend (Tel No. 07766 619953). Photographs contributed by David Denson Page 1 of 2 PRESS RELEASE DATE: 28TH OCTOBER 2018 Photo 1: From L to R - Chairman, Col. Derek Bristow OBE DL, Lily Bacon DL and Pauline and David Neal Committee Members RSSG Huntingdon Branch. Photo 2: From L to R - Chairman, Col. Derek Bristow OBE DL, Dr. Jessica Ward and Lt. Andrew Ward RN (RSSG Guests). Photo 3: From L to R - Dr. Andrew Harter CBE, High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire, Lily Bacon DL, Col. Ron Cheatham, Vice Commander 501st Combat Support Wing, RAF Alconbury and Mrs. Darlene Cheatham. Page 2 of 2 .