And...the very happy winner is...Daz Major
And.....now to the Auction items......
Firstly, a signed Portsmouth FC goal keeper's shirt, donated by "Percy" & Louise Purcell
Won by the WO, SR's & SNCO's Mess, HMS Nelson... for £120, with the money going directly to the Royal British Legion
And.....now to a canvas print of HMS Manchester on her last journey into Portsmouth before her de-commissioning, kindly donated by "Doss" Living.......
With £255 going to the new Royal Navy, Royal Marines charity
Rex & John - size matters
Percy Purcell from the Association, hands over the cheque to Louise Purcell from the Royal British Legion (nothing like keeping it in the family!)
Outstanding contribution of an individual to the Service -
Awarded to: Martin Bee in recognition of his work with the FireFighters Charity and always going that extra mile to not only support the Service but also activities and functions that make a big contribution to people's lives both within and outside the Service.
"Buzz" receiving his certificate from Leicestershire's Chief Fire Officer Dave Webb
"Buzz" proudly showing off his certificate, note Mighty Manch cummerbund...Good man!
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Absent from the place of Duty - Re-union 10, "Buzz Bee"
His defence? - see below
"Taff", "George" Annable & Ken Hinchliffe
"Bungy", Ted & Kim Darker
"Stoney", "Ginge", Paul & "Taff"
The Second
HMS Manchester Association
