Band Reunion Australia 2008 & 2009

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On behalf of Eric Hayward......

For those interested, we in Australia are holding our fourth reunion of exRMBs and associated RAN. Started in 04 with 5, last year 19 this coming March 24 so we are building. however some of us are putting on a few years and it will be a great pity if some young blood is not infused.
Dates are 28th 29th and 30th March 2008.Venue is Glenelg, Adelaide, South Australia. Its nice in Oz at that time of the year. Contact either me or Bob Chumley on chummers @ optusnet.com.au
You know the drill, See you in the counter march.

Eric Hayward

I'm sorry but I don't remember saying thankyou for transfering this message for me. However it doesn't seem to have helped in the replies too much. Does no one else know of this particular site?

RAB

Eric Hayward

Thanks for your reply. Has just been brought to my attention that I transcribed Bob Chumleys email address incorrectly, should read chummers@optusnet.com.au
Will keep fingers crossed for response to our messages. We don't expect great influx from UK however seeing FOUR from UK have confirmed they are coming we feel we should keep reminders going through this site.

Appreciate last comment as to where our friends are!!!!!

RAB

Eric Hayward

Thanks RAB. Seems like we are all waiting on the Lotteries.
Do I know you?? I joined 1952 left 1965, spent next 27 years flying around in Hercules with RAAF Central Band.
By the way, Dan Archer is one of the attendees this year with the New Zealand contingent.
Cheers
Eric

Eric Hayward

Funny how things can come to a dead stop. However I will keep trying to make contact with any of those I had the pleasure of serving with. Some take the time to answer,others choose to ignore. thats life.
Attendies at the coming Adelaide reunion now stand at 30 with two serving members coming from the UK to make a presentation to Ted Jones, one of the two known survivors of the RM Band of HMS Exeter which was sunk in the Battle of the Java Sea on March 1st 1942. Unfortunately, Tom King, the other of the two survivors who lives in Kent, will,due to ill health be unable to come out, although we had hoped to make it a special reunion for the two of them. Will defiately keep those who are interested posted but hopefully there will be a full report in the Blue Band Magazine.

RAB

RAB

..I wont edit the last Pot.. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah..

Eric Hayward

despite alll you have said RAB I don't think anyone else knows of this particular site. Lost Oppos remain 'lost' if they refuse to acknowledge correspondence.

Eric Hayward

Have just received a message by private email from Nobby (Herman) Clarke, inquiring about Rodney Colbourne last seen by me in 3rd Cdo Bde in February '65. after which I returned to the UK for discharge. Does anybody know whether Rodney is still with us. I of course hope that he is still alive and well.

RAB

Eric matey.. I'm one of the 'older' members on here, and I can't help.

However, be assured, this site gets scanned by many many Family Members who don't get round to posting very often. I'm sure if any members have any info, they WILL contact you. The beauty here is that your post goes live instantly, and unedited. We do pride ourselves in the fact that if we can help, we most certainly WILL..The way it's set up gives you the option of private or public, and I wish you every success with your request.

I do hope the Aussie reunion goes well, and please keep us posted on the outcome.. (or even during the event)..

Hang on in there buddy...

RAB

Sorry to 'Double-Post' but it looks like the Aussie Reunion has all of a sudden been promoted to the rank of 'fabbo' by the input from this side of the Sunshine...

I know of at least one 'unexpected Bulger' who has fed his face on Nasi Goering (never could spell that) en route to what I'm sure will be a brills couple of days.....(hope it didn't come out of the Band Fund)

...... and guess where you'll get the first unedited..???

full report of the gig..?????

Have a ball lads... And wear factor 30....

Eric Hayward

Yes the reunion was FABBO with 25 ex and 2 serving present plus one of the two remaining survivors of the band of HMS EXETER sunk in the battle of the Java Sea March 1st 1942. Full details of weekends events will be in the BLUE BAND MAGAZINE plus writeup on Dickie Valentines site. Now we start arranging the next reunion for March 2009

RAB

Glad you had a great time Eric.. I've seen some pics already, and there's a whole lot of laughing and smiling going on there...

Eric Hayward

After a very sucessfull 2008 reunion of exRMBs in Adelaide, planning is now underway for the 2009 reunion which also will be in Adelaide probably the last weekend in March but times and venues etc, will be promulgated as soon as confirmed. Hope to see a few more of you there.

RAB

Eric Hayward

RAB, Latin, promulgatus 'published': 1/ promulgate,make known to the public ; disseminate ; 2/ proclaim (a decree,newsetc.).
Taken from the Compact Oxford Dictionary, but often used in my early days in the RMSM to us tell how and why. The powers to be then must have 'incolgated' one, GH. Bye the way 'Fred' used far bigger words.
It all means that when we know details of coming 2009 reunion we will tell you all.

MrJpig

RAB

Kratos

RAB..........Now that's a big word!

Eric Hayward

Correction Typo error. incolgate should read 'inculcate'. Doesn't make much difference to the taste.

Eric Hayward

The reunion of Ex RMBs in Adelaide will be held on the weekend of 27th 28th and 29th March 2009. Assembly will be at the Glenelg Motel Tapleys Hill Road, Glenelg,South Australia. Accommodation has been reserved at this Motel but early notice of intention to attend would help we hard working organizers. If accom is required contact Bob Chumley on Email; chummers@optusnet.com.au
More details will be posted later.

Eric Hayward

Okay, that was 08. Now for 09. That is if there is any interest in the best of the best.
Our 2009 reunion of ex RMBs in the Antipodese will again be held in Adelaide on the weekend of 27th 28th and 29th march 2009.
For full details please contact either myself or Bob Chumley at chummers@optusnet.com.au

Eric Hayward

It's on again. Last weekend in march '09. Same town, better venue for the Friday and Sunday events. On Board HMS Buffalo for the main lunch on Saturday. Still waiting for confirmation from several who had said that they may attend. We need to know numbers for catering, so please let me know ASAP. Accommodation is still available at the Glenelg Motel, Tapleys Hill Rd. Glenelg, South Australia. Full detail from Bob Chumley on Email; chummers@optusnet.com.au The weather today in Victoria is 42, tomorrow 42, next day 40. Oh the joy of airconditioning.

Hornblower

Jealous I am...

Hornblower

Jealous I am...

Eric Hayward

Sorry, missinformation. Temperature today expected to be 44. But that is cool. In Adelaide yesterday it was 46. I didn't think I'd ever say it, But, send us some snow.

StickyBlue

Eric, snow forecast in Deal this weekend and next week, will see what we can do.........

lesbryan

It is getting very cild and windy here in north yorkshire .A taste of things to come

2nd Clarinet

Eric Hayward

Reminder number, well it must be in the dozens, of the coming reunion of ex RMBs in the Antipodese on the last weekend in March '09 n Adelaide South Australia. There is still time to join us. Those who have confirmed that they will attend so far include Maxie Beare and Vince Harris from NZ and Paddy Semple, Ray Watts and Bill Hartland from UK.

townsergeant

Great news that the Australia Reunion is to be well attended.

Can I make a small suggestion that all this info is put in a new 'Australia 2009' thread?

Eric Hayward

Good suggestion, but in a months time we would hope that we will need to start a 2010 thread. All I need to know is HOW DO I DO IT. Put it down to the age factor.

admin

Done, 2010 thread can be started on completion

Eric Hayward

Thanks Deli,
Don't you ever go home?

Eric Hayward

Adelaide Reunion '09 was a great success once again with 21 ex members attending. Reports and photos will be published as soon as we can get them to Deli. The venue for this year turned out to be just what was needed and we have booked the same for 2010 with twenty rooms available for those who wish to reserve same. The weekend of 26th 27th and 28th of March 2010 are the dates that you need to consider. Further updates and reminders will be posted when we feel that you have forgotten. Can't let that happen now can we!!!!!

Eric Hayward

Seems that I'm all alone on this site. So to repeat a reminder to myself. A Reunion of Ex RMBs will be held in roughly 29 weeks time at the Glenelg Motel, Tapleys Hill Rd. Glenelg, Adelaide, South Australia. Actually it's on the last weekend of March 2010. Now I've booked my room and have just enough time to wash the car so it's all nice and clean when I rush backwards to and fro to pick up all those people who 'may' join me and who 'I hope' will tell me what flight they are going to be on. I hope that I'm not the only one there, could be embarrasing eating all that lovely grub.