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2nd Clarinet · Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 9:22 am Post subject: In Need of a visit

This topic is for you to add names of those from our family of ex Bandies and Buglars, who you know may be in a home, in hospital, a Hospice, or are sitting at home alone and are in need of a visit from an old comarade.

It will show we are still caring in these days where care for old and sick people is not taken seriously.

Just add their name.
Where they are.

And then, someone nearby, GO AND VISIT THEM....

Then post and update for us all...

Thanks

Bob Richardson
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Ginge Deary · Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:33 am Post subject:

Barry 'Blondie' Radford of Meols Wirral is currently in hospital but which one I don't know. Can anyone supply further info?

Barry is well known for his involvement with RMBS reunions.
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Ginge Deary · Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 1:26 pm Post subject:

Have just received this message from Barry Radford:

Hi to all
Firstly many thanks for all the cards, texts, emails, phone calls etc. that has we have received.
We are both grateful for all the support given.
I am now home. Let out early for good behaviour!!!!!
Things went well with the operation, and the best place to recover is at home.
'Gizmo' is fitted . connected and appears to be working fine, pain has been replaced by a warm tingly feeling. (Let's hope it lasts !!) I now have a small computer inserted under the skin in my 'right buttock'.
so my 'brain' really is in my 'backside' (It seems that I have been talking out of it for many years anyway!!!)
Still sore from the 'op' I have 2 wounds, 1 on the base of my spine (where the electrode has been inserted) and the other is in my buttock!!. I'm told the proceedure I have had done is -'Spinal cord stimulator insertion'. Due to have 'Staples' out in about a weeks time and I am due at 'out patients' in 4 weeks to have the 'Gizmo' re set when all the swelling has gone down.
We are all looking forward to a quiet family christmas, which hopefully after many years be 'pain free'.
Many thanks to you all once again for all your support
Merry Christmas
Love and Best wishes
Barry, Heather, Spenser and Joe
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Nick B · Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2011 3:51 pm Post subject:

Vic Sylvester (WOII Bdmr Euph Cello/Music Store)) is not well, and alone this Christmas. I found this out from His daughter on Facebook.

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Ginge Deary · Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2011 4:40 pm Post subject:

Nick B · Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2011 4:49 pm Post subject:

I'm not sure Ginge

His daughter Claire Manne posted on facebook. I have asked Her for His location

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Bilvers · Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2011 9:05 pm Post subject:

Guys - Reading through this thread there is some really great work being undertaken for former members who are poorly or suffering from the ravages of time and you should very proud of what you have done.
Some of you may or not know that I am a Freemason and whatever your view of that it matters not in this case, but more to the point, one of the positions in a Lodge is the Almoner whose job it is to keep an eye out for sick and struggling members so that help/visits/guidance can be co-ordinated.
I wonder if we could discuss the value of setting up a similar system in our case?
You can tell me to p*ss off if you want, but I think we could add some real value to the already credible work being done and give further help to people by co-ordinating/pointing them in the right direction (as in a run ashore) and bring them to the attention of the right authorities where appropriate.
Bit heavy for Christmas day, but no better time...
Over to you

geordieR · Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 8:29 am Post subject:

Great idea, I'm in south west scotland if any one needs pointing.

Nick B · Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 8:57 am Post subject:

Good idea Stu

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Bilvers · Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 9:04 am Post subject:

I'm in the South West - what I'll do is discuss it with Deli (wake up that man)! and set up something in the restricted area and take it from there

Great news fellas - glad that you are in agreement

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Hornblower · Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 12:59 pm Post subject:

Me almost smack bang in the middle - near Addy. I'm in, he's gettin' old now...

Well done Bob and then you Bilvers.

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Noggin · Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 10:20 pm Post subject:

Count me in!
I'm the Welfare Officer for Callington Branch of the RBL as well as being a Welfare Caseworker for South East Cornwall.
Hope I can be of help!

2nd Clarinet · Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2012 8:25 am Post subject:

I'll take the South Yorkshire area............

Come on you lot, we need 'volunteer contacts' to cover every area, region and County, throughout the British Isles AND all the other countries around the world where members of 'Our Family' reside.....

Come on Deli......Set up a topic for this 'on its own' in the main topic headings.......

I have set out below a list of details which I think would be helpful to send to those people who are going to visit.
Not all of the information will be available, but as many details as possible would help.

(Family details would be helpful, so that we can contact them for more information before a visit).

Personal Details
Name, nickname and RMB No.................................................
Home address (if known).......................................................
Home Tel. No.(if known)........................................................

Family Details
Family contact name (if known)..............................................
Realtionship..........................................................................
Contact phone number..........................................................

Location Details
House/Hospital/Hospice/Restidential Home..............................
Tel No. (if known).................................................................
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boxerphil · Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2012 9:37 am Post subject:

I can watch out for Manchester/NW area - though only just found you lot again after 40 years so don't know of anyone up here myself - but if you can supply names I can get in touch/visit - just gimme the data.

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