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5th
Royal Tank Regiment
Re-union Association
VISIT OUR WEB SITE:
www.bucksinfo.net/5_royaltankreg_reunion_marlow/
NEWS LETTER AUGUST 2008.
Bridlington 2007.
Well here, we are fellow Tankies, well into 2008 and the first newsletter following our last reunion at
Bridlington. Thank you to all the members who attended making it a memorable occasion. A list of all
those that attended is attached. The get together in 2007 had a few hiccups but all went well with many
members expressing their delight at being able to attend at the last minute due to a few unavoidable
cancellations, the places were soon filled and a full house was the order of the day. We were pleased to
welcome Charles Dawkins from Canada, great to see you Charles.
The New President Hotel Blackpool 2008:
The committee was delighted to report that all the 66 rooms available at Blackpool were fully booked, at
the time of writing all the booking forms and deposit cheques had been received by the hotel staff and
they have confirmed that a letter to each one, confirming receipt of the deposit and the room number
allocated to them has been dispatched. The Manager Howard Crump has kept us up to date regarding the
refurbishment of the hotel; this is nearing completion and will be completed before the reunion in
October. The Dining room has been completely remodelled and the bar area enlarged, new seating has
been installed making it one of the best cookhouse dining rooms in Blackpool. The Staff are working
hard to make this year well and truly one to remember
(The Committee attended the hotel in May to discuss with the Management the actual reunion and to
finalise and agree the last minute arrangements for 2008.)
The Re-Union Raffle:
Under the capable and watchful eye of Les Vickers and having been cajoled by Tommy saying “I need
the money Les” , we must thank everyone who donated the magnificent prizes for the raffle, there were
over FORTY prizes which raised much needed funds, in fact the annual raffle is our only source of
revenue. Don’t forget, any unwanted or left over Christmas presents in fact, ANYTHING of value will be
greatly appreciated at Blackpool even that old Rolex watch or string of pearls that the wife won’t wear
anymore will be more than welcome. We must mention that again we had a batch of vouchers from Paul
Kelly of Selfridges and Sir Phillip Green at BHS, thanks to the efforts of Don Smith. But, it would all
come to nothing without the sterling work of our Lady members who twisted everyone’s arm and
managed to extract the last dregs of their pension money to buy raffle tickets it was magic, to see how the
womanly wiles extracted the money.
Travelling in Blackpool:
You are advised that you can use your bus pass to travel on local buses, please note that it will NOT cover
you to travel on the trams (unless you are a Lancashire resident) You can buy a Travel Card for three
days for £13 which will give you unlimited tram and bus travel, you can obtain one from any of the 60
agents which displays the pay point sign.
MEMBERSHIP FORM:
Thank you to all of you that completed and returned the membership form so that we could check your
details and up date our records if required, if you know of any ex Fifth Tankies out there who are not
members, just let us know as we would like them to join us. If you have not completed a form you can
either download one on the web site or just give us a call and we will send you one.
THE GREEN FIELDS.
Since Bridlington, we have sadly lost the following Comrades:
Ron Percy, who journeyed to the Green Fields on the 11th November 2007.
Ian McCabe represented the Association at Ron’s Funeral.
Norman (TUG) Willson known to many ex fifth members.
RSM Stan Goodyear passed to the Green Fields on the 6th January 2008.
Edward (Paddy) O’Connell suddenly called to the Green Fields on the 24th January 2008.
Tom Sorby (Fijian) in May 2008. He served in Borneo with the fifth
Don Shepherd on the 19th May 2008. Passed suddenly to the Green Fields
We wish you a Safe journey old comrades and friends to those Green Fields Beyond.
NOT WELL:
We reported that Alan Milne was not in the best of health but Alan managed to be with us on the Saturday
at Bridlington, Well done Alan it was a great pleasure to see you and Pamela with us you truly lived up to
our motto “Fear Naught” Alan is now in full time care. We are pleased to report that Peter (Paddy)
McGowan had not been well (overdoing it), but pleased to hear Peter that you are now fit and well again.
TREASURERS REPORT:
5th Royal Tank Regiment Reunion Association Accounts
Tommy Ogden your Treasurer has done an excellent job in fiddling the books to make them balance and,
he says that he and Joan are really looking forward to the holiday they have booked in the Maldives.!
5th Royal Tank Regiment Reunion Association Accounts
Balance Brought Forward 2007/8 £2332.31
Bank Interest (Net) 36.13
Printing Postage Stationary Sundries 159.44
Hotel Booking Deposit 250.00
Raffle Income 374.50
Collection for Hotel Staff 84.00 84.00
Gratuities to Raffle Ladies 7.00
Purchase of Blazer Badges (12) 155.10
Sale of Badges 82.50
5 RTR“B” Sqn OCA donation 2576.00
Totals: 875.54 4609.90
Balance at Bank £4609.90
Tommy says that if there are any queries regarding the latest accounts then please bring them up at
Blackpool, he will have the books and receipts to hand for inspection, and answer queries.
RQMS Stores:
The Association has the following “Stores” for members to purchase:
Set of ten table coasters @ £10 + postage
Special 5 RTR wire blazer badge @ £16.50 Including Postage
Disbandment Plate @ £9 Contact Les Vickers on 01642 82 68 06
Disbandment Tie Please contact Joe Bell on 01977 648 777
Wall Plaque please contact Joe bell on 01977 648 777 (made to order)
Next Reunion in 2009: ( 30th October to 2nd November)
The New President Hotel has been booked for 2009, again the whole hotel is for our use only. There
has been a price increase to £110 per head, due to the increase in fuel, food and other costs. If you
want to book for 2009, please make sure that you book before you leave at this years Reunion.
Any rooms not booked will be offered on a first come first served basis to other members.
Your Committee is as follows:
NAME: POSITION TELEPHONE EMAIL
Terry Price Chairman 01628 484309 5rtr@talktalk.net
Tommy Ogden Treasurer 01914 219866 tom5193@hotmail.com
Keith Nelson Secretary 01482 835462 patandkeith@patandkeith.karoo.co.uk
Les Vickers Committee 01642 826806 leslievickers@btinternet.com
Please let us know if anyone is unwell or give him or her a telephone call, they are always pleased to hear
from someone, it shows that they are not forgotten.
Your Committee are looking forward to seeing you at BLACKPOOL, until then keep well and
FEAR NAUGHT
Terry Price
Chairman
VERY SPECIAL NOTE TO ALL MEMBERS
Many of our current members were also members of the “B” Squadron OCA which was
so ably run for sixty years by Dennis Cockbain. At this years reunion in London he
announced to everyone that this was the last reunion and that he was disbanding the
OCA. Dennis, having approached us earlier in the year, announced that the remaining
membership was being taken over by our Association. As they were all ex members of the
Fifth the committee were more than happy for them to join us. Dennis announced that
following the acceptance he intended to donate £3,000 to the RTR Benevolent Fund and
the remainder to the 5th Royal Tank Regiment Reunion Association which proved to be the
magnificent sum of £2,576! (shown in the accounts). The donation to the benevolent fund
was accepted by General Leaky who expressed his gratitude on behalf of the fund and said
“ I am delighted that the “B” Squadron OCA are not to fade into the sunlight but will be
joining the 5 RTRRA”.
A very special and warm welcome is extended to all ex “B” Squadron OCA members, we
will be writing to you all in due course but please do not hesitate to contact us in the
meantime if you wish to do so or that you require any information.
List of members attended Bridlington 2007
Please note that this is not a complete list as others
booked outside of the hotel
Apologies for anyone missing their Christian names as the list was compiled from a booking sheet
WILSHER
CHARLTON
May CARROLL
WARD
Bill SEABURY
WILSON
Brian GRAY
SCOTT
Sailor & Pauline BAINES
TAYLOR
Peter McGowan
FLETCHER
Les & Mary VICKERS
WILSON
BROWN
RHODES
Phil Maria SWEET
Jim & Marion WHISTON
MILNES
Keith & Pat Nelson
Brummy BRINDLEY
Mr & Mrs YOUNG
Tom BRIDGEWATER
Charles Dawkins
Eddie & Mrs SEAR
John Rudge-PRIESTLEY
Mary DONLEY
Brian PEARSON
Terry & Pauline PRICE
Mr & Mrs D SMITH
NICHOLLS
Bob HARRIMAN
Malcolm FELLTELL
Joe & Mary BELL
Les ROBERTS
Mr & Mrs GODLEY
ACTON
Mr & Mrs WILBY
Tommy & Joan Ogden
Brian & Mary MOTT
Olive &Nancy
Your Chairman and committee together with the Management and
staff of the New President Hotel, look forward to welcoming you all at
Blackpool, for the 2008 Reunion.
Royal Tank Regiment
Re-union Association
VISIT OUR WEB SITE:
www.bucksinfo.net/5_royaltankreg_reunion_marlow/
NEWS LETTER AUGUST 2008.
Bridlington 2007.
Well here, we are fellow Tankies, well into 2008 and the first newsletter following our last reunion at
Bridlington. Thank you to all the members who attended making it a memorable occasion. A list of all
those that attended is attached. The get together in 2007 had a few hiccups but all went well with many
members expressing their delight at being able to attend at the last minute due to a few unavoidable
cancellations, the places were soon filled and a full house was the order of the day. We were pleased to
welcome Charles Dawkins from Canada, great to see you Charles.
The New President Hotel Blackpool 2008:
The committee was delighted to report that all the 66 rooms available at Blackpool were fully booked, at
the time of writing all the booking forms and deposit cheques had been received by the hotel staff and
they have confirmed that a letter to each one, confirming receipt of the deposit and the room number
allocated to them has been dispatched. The Manager Howard Crump has kept us up to date regarding the
refurbishment of the hotel; this is nearing completion and will be completed before the reunion in
October. The Dining room has been completely remodelled and the bar area enlarged, new seating has
been installed making it one of the best cookhouse dining rooms in Blackpool. The Staff are working
hard to make this year well and truly one to remember
(The Committee attended the hotel in May to discuss with the Management the actual reunion and to
finalise and agree the last minute arrangements for 2008.)
The Re-Union Raffle:
Under the capable and watchful eye of Les Vickers and having been cajoled by Tommy saying “I need
the money Les” , we must thank everyone who donated the magnificent prizes for the raffle, there were
over FORTY prizes which raised much needed funds, in fact the annual raffle is our only source of
revenue. Don’t forget, any unwanted or left over Christmas presents in fact, ANYTHING of value will be
greatly appreciated at Blackpool even that old Rolex watch or string of pearls that the wife won’t wear
anymore will be more than welcome. We must mention that again we had a batch of vouchers from Paul
Kelly of Selfridges and Sir Phillip Green at BHS, thanks to the efforts of Don Smith. But, it would all
come to nothing without the sterling work of our Lady members who twisted everyone’s arm and
managed to extract the last dregs of their pension money to buy raffle tickets it was magic, to see how the
womanly wiles extracted the money.
Travelling in Blackpool:
You are advised that you can use your bus pass to travel on local buses, please note that it will NOT cover
you to travel on the trams (unless you are a Lancashire resident) You can buy a Travel Card for three
days for £13 which will give you unlimited tram and bus travel, you can obtain one from any of the 60
agents which displays the pay point sign.
MEMBERSHIP FORM:
Thank you to all of you that completed and returned the membership form so that we could check your
details and up date our records if required, if you know of any ex Fifth Tankies out there who are not
members, just let us know as we would like them to join us. If you have not completed a form you can
either download one on the web site or just give us a call and we will send you one.
THE GREEN FIELDS.
Since Bridlington, we have sadly lost the following Comrades:
Ron Percy, who journeyed to the Green Fields on the 11th November 2007.
Ian McCabe represented the Association at Ron’s Funeral.
Norman (TUG) Willson known to many ex fifth members.
RSM Stan Goodyear passed to the Green Fields on the 6th January 2008.
Edward (Paddy) O’Connell suddenly called to the Green Fields on the 24th January 2008.
Tom Sorby (Fijian) in May 2008. He served in Borneo with the fifth
Don Shepherd on the 19th May 2008. Passed suddenly to the Green Fields
We wish you a Safe journey old comrades and friends to those Green Fields Beyond.
NOT WELL:
We reported that Alan Milne was not in the best of health but Alan managed to be with us on the Saturday
at Bridlington, Well done Alan it was a great pleasure to see you and Pamela with us you truly lived up to
our motto “Fear Naught” Alan is now in full time care. We are pleased to report that Peter (Paddy)
McGowan had not been well (overdoing it), but pleased to hear Peter that you are now fit and well again.
TREASURERS REPORT:
5th Royal Tank Regiment Reunion Association Accounts
Tommy Ogden your Treasurer has done an excellent job in fiddling the books to make them balance and,
he says that he and Joan are really looking forward to the holiday they have booked in the Maldives.!
5th Royal Tank Regiment Reunion Association Accounts
Balance Brought Forward 2007/8 £2332.31
Bank Interest (Net) 36.13
Printing Postage Stationary Sundries 159.44
Hotel Booking Deposit 250.00
Raffle Income 374.50
Collection for Hotel Staff 84.00 84.00
Gratuities to Raffle Ladies 7.00
Purchase of Blazer Badges (12) 155.10
Sale of Badges 82.50
5 RTR“B” Sqn OCA donation 2576.00
Totals: 875.54 4609.90
Balance at Bank £4609.90
Tommy says that if there are any queries regarding the latest accounts then please bring them up at
Blackpool, he will have the books and receipts to hand for inspection, and answer queries.
RQMS Stores:
The Association has the following “Stores” for members to purchase:
Set of ten table coasters @ £10 + postage
Special 5 RTR wire blazer badge @ £16.50 Including Postage
Disbandment Plate @ £9 Contact Les Vickers on 01642 82 68 06
Disbandment Tie Please contact Joe Bell on 01977 648 777
Wall Plaque please contact Joe bell on 01977 648 777 (made to order)
Next Reunion in 2009: ( 30th October to 2nd November)
The New President Hotel has been booked for 2009, again the whole hotel is for our use only. There
has been a price increase to £110 per head, due to the increase in fuel, food and other costs. If you
want to book for 2009, please make sure that you book before you leave at this years Reunion.
Any rooms not booked will be offered on a first come first served basis to other members.
Your Committee is as follows:
NAME: POSITION TELEPHONE EMAIL
Terry Price Chairman 01628 484309 5rtr@talktalk.net
Tommy Ogden Treasurer 01914 219866 tom5193@hotmail.com
Keith Nelson Secretary 01482 835462 patandkeith@patandkeith.karoo.co.uk
Les Vickers Committee 01642 826806 leslievickers@btinternet.com
Please let us know if anyone is unwell or give him or her a telephone call, they are always pleased to hear
from someone, it shows that they are not forgotten.
Your Committee are looking forward to seeing you at BLACKPOOL, until then keep well and
FEAR NAUGHT
Terry Price
Chairman
VERY SPECIAL NOTE TO ALL MEMBERS
Many of our current members were also members of the “B” Squadron OCA which was
so ably run for sixty years by Dennis Cockbain. At this years reunion in London he
announced to everyone that this was the last reunion and that he was disbanding the
OCA. Dennis, having approached us earlier in the year, announced that the remaining
membership was being taken over by our Association. As they were all ex members of the
Fifth the committee were more than happy for them to join us. Dennis announced that
following the acceptance he intended to donate £3,000 to the RTR Benevolent Fund and
the remainder to the 5th Royal Tank Regiment Reunion Association which proved to be the
magnificent sum of £2,576! (shown in the accounts). The donation to the benevolent fund
was accepted by General Leaky who expressed his gratitude on behalf of the fund and said
“ I am delighted that the “B” Squadron OCA are not to fade into the sunlight but will be
joining the 5 RTRRA”.
A very special and warm welcome is extended to all ex “B” Squadron OCA members, we
will be writing to you all in due course but please do not hesitate to contact us in the
meantime if you wish to do so or that you require any information.
List of members attended Bridlington 2007
Please note that this is not a complete list as others
booked outside of the hotel
Apologies for anyone missing their Christian names as the list was compiled from a booking sheet
WILSHER
CHARLTON
May CARROLL
WARD
Bill SEABURY
WILSON
Brian GRAY
SCOTT
Sailor & Pauline BAINES
TAYLOR
Peter McGowan
FLETCHER
Les & Mary VICKERS
WILSON
BROWN
RHODES
Phil Maria SWEET
Jim & Marion WHISTON
MILNES
Keith & Pat Nelson
Brummy BRINDLEY
Mr & Mrs YOUNG
Tom BRIDGEWATER
Charles Dawkins
Eddie & Mrs SEAR
John Rudge-PRIESTLEY
Mary DONLEY
Brian PEARSON
Terry & Pauline PRICE
Mr & Mrs D SMITH
NICHOLLS
Bob HARRIMAN
Malcolm FELLTELL
Joe & Mary BELL
Les ROBERTS
Mr & Mrs GODLEY
ACTON
Mr & Mrs WILBY
Tommy & Joan Ogden
Brian & Mary MOTT
Olive &Nancy
Your Chairman and committee together with the Management and
staff of the New President Hotel, look forward to welcoming you all at
Blackpool, for the 2008 Reunion.