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WHAT A GREAT WAY TO END A GREAT YEAR
The branch christmas party was 'JUST GREAT' it was a perfect cap to a really good year for us.
The fifty one revelers at the Pyrmont Bridge Hotel had a most enjoyable afternoon of good comradeship and everyone departed with a smile on there face and saying 'When is the next one' - you can't get better than that.
I even sang quite a few songs, I would like to apologise for that as i do enjoy singing but i have a bloody awful voice!
Pictures - i will put the names in later
Just about 'set up' ready for the crowd - thanks Debbie, Norma, Mick & Mike.
The choir!???
You can tell from looking at this photo that Peter Bearman still believes in Santa.
Richard Brown getting his Pessy from Santa - the only clear photo i got of him all the other pics he had te sun umbrella in front of his face.
John & Marea Mears looking lovely and looking younger every year!!
Micks (green wig0always on the move can't keep him out of the camera!
Santa gets all the good perks! -I got to sweep up!
Now you know whySanta volunteers for the job every year!!
Sam Gregory delivering his rendition of (Forgot for now) a 'slightly' sugestive ditty.
Mick & Mike the "Dynamic Duo" Christmas party organisers 'Extraordinaire'
Kevin Bedford 'getting in the swing'
Always wanted to be a 'Cheer leader!
*****
GOOD DAY OUT
A quick visit to Sydney town by one of our Stalwarts from Victoria John Mclellands and his lovely wife Betty was an occasion for a few of us Sydneysiders to meet them at the Manly Wharf at Circular Quay on a Beautiful & Bright Monday morning (April 24).
A lovely day in Darling Harbour - The 'Bark Endeavour' behind us, I had been spinning a yarn about how the anchor was dropped and raised when I did a trip on her, some years ago now. - We got this passer-by to take the photo for us, turned out he was an ex Grey Funnel man, we thanked him for the photo but told him we were 'real 'sailors!
Following a short circular walk to allow our ‘Bar Sniffer’ extraordainare Peter Bearman to tune his antennae in, which told us that there wasn’t much happening around the Quay area, so being party bound we returned to the wharf were we boarded the next Ferry to Darling harbour.
I can report with confidence that more salt water flowed ‘under the bridge’ during our wait for the ferry and during the trip around to DH than ever flowed under than that ferry’s keel!
We settled nicely into the bar at Monty’s, discussing the days of Monty’s glory days and the delights of the 6 o’clock swill!
Thank goodness they have long gone.
A tasty very lunch from the pub’s $6 menu was really enjoyable, as was the whole day!
It was “A reet good day oot” as my dad would ‘ave said.
We broke up at about 3 o’clock to wend our various ways home after all promising to go and stay with John & Betty the next time we are in
Our resident stand up Comic Peter bearman stepping ashore. Of course you can,t hear the Boatswains pipes sounding or the canons firing the salute, we arranged it specially for the Mclellands vist.
*******
TS VINDICATRIX ASSOCIATION INC
NSW & ACT
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The twelve members attending the annual general meeting that was held at the City of Sydney RSL club on Saturday 8th of December were unanimous in saying that a good time was had by all and that we had a very successful meeting, followed by a nice little session in the Bar & Bistro.
Last years committee was stood down and all positions declared vacant, which was followed by the election of office bearers and committee members.
The new committee members are-
Office bearers
President -Terry Hales - Vice President - John Mears -Secretary Bill King -Treasurer Mick Wilkinson
Committee Members:
Peter Bearman Mike Siegle Roy Tuffrey Kevin Bedford Barry Akers
Among the many things discussed was the 2006 ANZ Vindi Reunion in October of this year at Umina, bookings are going well and it all points to a great reunion.
The yearly calendar of events was also discussed, in addition to our summer picnics and joining in the Red Ensign club events the committee set 4 branch Bi-Monthly Get-Togethers at Monty’s pub on Pyrmont bridge (The Pyrmont Bridge Hotel now (Sacrilege!) were the beer (and Guinness) and food is really good and the cheapest in town!
THE BI –MONTHLY MEETING DATES ARE
Saturday the 13th. May 2006
Saturday the 8th. July 2006
Saturday the 9th. Sept. 2006
Starting time 1130
A committee meeting will commence at 1030 – everyone is welcome to come along to these meetings.
The Christmas Party has yet to be fixed but it will most likely be on Saturday the 9th. Dec. 2006
Last years Christmas party was a real delight so watch for the final date!
(Don’t forget to bring your lady along as well –Great shopping nearby and don’t mention the Casino just around the corner) (My wife Maureen has volunteered to lead all the ladies astray!!)
(She apolgises for not being at Saturdays meeting but she is still recovering from a "Bad back' attack)
Photo - AGM lunch & drinks
From left to right - Standing Kevin Bedford - Barry Akers - Mick Wilkinson - Bill King -
Seated L-R -Peter Bearman Mike Siegle - John Mears - Terry Hales - Alex Dilworth - Eric Wright - Don Jenkins.
Definateky the best 'lamp Swingers" especially Alex with his tales from a certain HM establishment.
The four Musketeers?? - the four 'Stooges' more like it!
Always a happy glow with the talking juice laid about.
*******
RECENT EVENTS
*****
THE VINDI 2006 SUMMER PICNICS
THE SOUTH, WEST, SYDNEY & ILLAWARRA AREA PICNIC
WAS HELD AGAIN AT THE LOVELY MINNAMURRA FALLS
ON
SUNDAY THE 12th. OF MARCH 2006
It was a 'beaut' day, a perfect spot tables next to a babbling brook! what more could you ask for.
It was also my 69th birthday party so we had a big mob of my family there and i must have forgotten to drink some water in between my beers as i had my Wobbly boots on by going home time.
In the shade of the old Willow tree are from left to right
Back row: Mick (Wilko) Wilkinson-Dick Brown-Gloria Hodgson-Marea Mears-Anne Hansom-John Mears-Anne (kevins partner)
Front row: Tom Hodgson-Barbara Brown (holding me up)-Me in the hat-Kevin Bedford.
Kevin Bedford & I - (I'm the one who can't stand up straight)
*****
AT THE FOREST OF TRANQUILLITY
HELD ON SUNDAY 12th FEB 2006
Once again a Really lovely day in a lovely place.
‘THE’ PHOTO
From L-R top row- Margaret Anderson. Barry Akers of Tanunda ship in bottle fame, John Mears, Mick (Wilko) Wilkinson, Micks G/son- G/daughter-daughter & son-in-law,
Second row L-R Ron & Marion Casey, David Bell Lennon, Richard Brown, John Paulling, Alison Maynard, Maureen Hales, Don & Jo Jenkins (I got it right this time!!)
Front Row L-R Marea Mears- Jacqui King- Tony Maynard, Terry hales, Bill King.
It was especially good to see Tony & Alison Maynard, Tony braving the park grounds in his wheelchair, he was looking well and we hope to see them at more of our get-togethers.
It was also really good to see our old Vindi friend David Bell - Lennon of ship model, ship photo & book fame, those of us who went to the two great Vindi dinners he put on for us in his ‘English pub” are never likely to forget them.
John Mears who has been a cheerful, industrious and enthusiastic worker for our Vindi branch for many years made the BIG 80 on the 11th. of December.
Here blowing out some candles.
Congratualtions John
The 2005 BRANCH CHRISTMAS PARTY
WHAT A GREAT DAY IT WAS
Held on a lovely summers day on the top floor balcony of the Pyrmont Bridge Hotel ( Montys in the old days)
Our thanks to our hosts and staff for hospitality & the lovely food
And a special thanks to Mick & Mike who Through them selves into the spirit of things and kept thingd humming along with many a good song & Dance!
(Didn't know they had it in them)
Left to right from the top down- Ron Stevens - Peter Bearman - Don Jenkins -Sam Gregory - Bill King - Harry Swift (Tas) - richard Brown -next row down- ? - Phyllis Solomon- Gordon Solomon -Marjory Hall -Norma King -Peter Lewis - Carmel -Wilko -next row down -Eric Wright -Joan Hansell -Brynn Hansell -Vera Gregory - Linda bearman -John Mears - Marea Mears - next row -Tom hodgson -Barbara Brown - Maureen Hales -Vera's sister? - Mike Siegle with Helena Swift sat on his knee - bottom row - Gloria Hodgson - Bebbie seigle - yours truly - Jacqui King.
The Mick & Pete Duo belting it out!
Peter's famous rendition of 'Ilkley Moor Baht at' id just getting better!!
HELD ON SUNDAY 12th FEB 2006
Once again a Really lovely day in a lovely place.
‘THE’ PHOTO
From L-R top row- Margaret Anderson. Barry Akers of Tanunda ship in bottle fame, John Mears, Mick (Wilko) Wilkinson, Micks G/son- G/daughter-daughter & son-in-law,
Second row L-R Ron & Marion Casey, David Bell Lennon, Richard Brown, John Paulling, Alison Maynard, Maureen Hales, Don & Jo Jenkins (I got it right this time!!)
Front Row L-R Marea Mears- Jacqui King- Tony Maynard, Terry hales, Bill King.
It was especially good to see Tony & Alison Maynard, Tony braving the park grounds in his wheelchair, he was looking well and we hope to see them at more of our get-togethers.
It was also really good to see our old Vindi friend David Bell - Lennon of ship model, ship photo & book fame, those of us who went to the two great Vindi dinners he put on for us in his ‘English pub” are never likely to forget them.
John Mears who has been a cheerful, industrious and enthusiastic worker for our Vindi branch for many years made the BIG 80 on the 11th. of December.
Here blowing out some candles.
Congratualtions John
The 2005 BRANCH CHRISTMAS PARTY
WHAT A GREAT DAY IT WAS
Held on a lovely summers day on the top floor balcony of the Pyrmont Bridge Hotel ( Montys in the old days)
Our thanks to our hosts and staff for hospitality & the lovely food
And a special thanks to Mick & Mike who Through them selves into the spirit of things and kept thingd humming along with many a good song & Dance!
(Didn't know they had it in them)
Left to right from the top down- Ron Stevens - Peter Bearman - Don Jenkins -Sam Gregory - Bill King - Harry Swift (Tas) - richard Brown -next row down- ? - Phyllis Solomon- Gordon Solomon -Marjory Hall -Norma King -Peter Lewis - Carmel -Wilko -next row down -Eric Wright -Joan Hansell -Brynn Hansell -Vera Gregory - Linda bearman -John Mears - Marea Mears - next row -Tom hodgson -Barbara Brown - Maureen Hales -Vera's sister? - Mike Siegle with Helena Swift sat on his knee - bottom row - Gloria Hodgson - Bebbie seigle - yours truly - Jacqui King.
The Mick & Pete Duo belting it out!
Peter's famous rendition of 'Ilkley Moor Baht at' id just getting better!!
‘THE’ PHOTO
From L-R top row- Margaret Anderson. Barry Akers of Tanunda ship in bottle fame, John Mears, Mick (Wilko) Wilkinson, Micks G/son- G/daughter-daughter & son-in-law,
Second row L-R Ron & Marion Casey, David Bell Lennon, Richard Brown, John Paulling, Alison Maynard, Maureen Hales, Don & Jo Jenkins (I got it right this time!!)
Front Row L-R Marea Mears- Jacqui King- Tony Maynard, Terry hales, Bill King.
It was especially good to see Tony & Alison Maynard, Tony braving the park grounds in his wheelchair, he was looking well and we hope to see them at more of our get-togethers.
It was also really good to see our old Vindi friend David Bell - Lennon of ship model, ship photo & book fame, those of us who went to the two great Vindi dinners he put on for us in his ‘English pub” are never likely to forget them.
John Mears who has been a cheerful, industrious and enthusiastic worker for our Vindi branch for many years made the BIG 80 on the 11th. of December.
Here blowing out some candles.
Congratualtions John
The 2005 BRANCH CHRISTMAS PARTY
WHAT A GREAT DAY IT WAS
Held on a lovely summers day on the top floor balcony of the Pyrmont Bridge Hotel ( Montys in the old days)
Our thanks to our hosts and staff for hospitality & the lovely food
And a special thanks to Mick & Mike who Through them selves into the spirit of things and kept thingd humming along with many a good song & Dance!
(Didn't know they had it in them)
Left to right from the top down- Ron Stevens - Peter Bearman - Don Jenkins -Sam Gregory - Bill King - Harry Swift (Tas) - richard Brown -next row down- ? - Phyllis Solomon- Gordon Solomon -Marjory Hall -Norma King -Peter Lewis - Carmel -Wilko -next row down -Eric Wright -Joan Hansell -Brynn Hansell -Vera Gregory - Linda bearman -John Mears - Marea Mears - next row -Tom hodgson -Barbara Brown - Maureen Hales -Vera's sister? - Mike Siegle with Helena Swift sat on his knee - bottom row - Gloria Hodgson - Bebbie seigle - yours truly - Jacqui King.
The Mick & Pete Duo belting it out!
Peter's famous rendition of 'Ilkley Moor Baht at' id just getting better!!
From L-R top row- Margaret Anderson. Barry Akers of Tanunda ship in bottle fame, John Mears, Mick (Wilko) Wilkinson, Micks G/son- G/daughter-daughter & son-in-law,
Second row L-R Ron & Marion Casey, David Bell Lennon, Richard Brown, John Paulling, Alison Maynard, Maureen Hales, Don & Jo Jenkins (I got it right this time!!)
Front Row L-R Marea Mears- Jacqui King- Tony Maynard, Terry hales, Bill King.
It was especially good to see Tony & Alison Maynard, Tony braving the park grounds in his wheelchair, he was looking well and we hope to see them at more of our get-togethers.
It was also really good to see our old Vindi friend David Bell - Lennon of ship model, ship photo & book fame, those of us who went to the two great Vindi dinners he put on for us in his ‘English pub” are never likely to forget them.
John Mears who has been a cheerful, industrious and enthusiastic worker for our Vindi branch for many years made the BIG 80 on the 11th. of December.
Here blowing out some candles.
Congratualtions John
The 2005 BRANCH CHRISTMAS PARTY
WHAT A GREAT DAY IT WAS
Held on a lovely summers day on the top floor balcony of the Pyrmont Bridge Hotel ( Montys in the old days)
Our thanks to our hosts and staff for hospitality & the lovely food
And a special thanks to Mick & Mike who Through them selves into the spirit of things and kept thingd humming along with many a good song & Dance!
(Didn't know they had it in them)
Left to right from the top down- Ron Stevens - Peter Bearman - Don Jenkins -Sam Gregory - Bill King - Harry Swift (Tas) - richard Brown -next row down- ? - Phyllis Solomon- Gordon Solomon -Marjory Hall -Norma King -Peter Lewis - Carmel -Wilko -next row down -Eric Wright -Joan Hansell -Brynn Hansell -Vera Gregory - Linda bearman -John Mears - Marea Mears - next row -Tom hodgson -Barbara Brown - Maureen Hales -Vera's sister? - Mike Siegle with Helena Swift sat on his knee - bottom row - Gloria Hodgson - Bebbie seigle - yours truly - Jacqui King.
The Mick & Pete Duo belting it out!
Peter's famous rendition of 'Ilkley Moor Baht at' id just getting better!!
Front Row L-R Marea Mears- Jacqui King- Tony Maynard, Terry hales, Bill King.
It was especially good to see Tony & Alison Maynard, Tony braving the park grounds in his wheelchair, he was looking well and we hope to see them at more of our get-togethers.
It was also really good to see our old Vindi friend David Bell - Lennon of ship model, ship photo & book fame, those of us who went to the two great Vindi dinners he put on for us in his ‘English pub” are never likely to forget them.
John Mears who has been a cheerful, industrious and enthusiastic worker for our Vindi branch for many years made the BIG 80 on the 11th. of December.
Here blowing out some candles.
Congratualtions John
The 2005 BRANCH CHRISTMAS PARTY
WHAT A GREAT DAY IT WAS
Held on a lovely summers day on the top floor balcony of the Pyrmont Bridge Hotel ( Montys in the old days)
Our thanks to our hosts and staff for hospitality & the lovely food
And a special thanks to Mick & Mike who Through them selves into the spirit of things and kept thingd humming along with many a good song & Dance!
(Didn't know they had it in them)
Left to right from the top down- Ron Stevens - Peter Bearman - Don Jenkins -Sam Gregory - Bill King - Harry Swift (Tas) - richard Brown -next row down- ? - Phyllis Solomon- Gordon Solomon -Marjory Hall -Norma King -Peter Lewis - Carmel -Wilko -next row down -Eric Wright -Joan Hansell -Brynn Hansell -Vera Gregory - Linda bearman -John Mears - Marea Mears - next row -Tom hodgson -Barbara Brown - Maureen Hales -Vera's sister? - Mike Siegle with Helena Swift sat on his knee - bottom row - Gloria Hodgson - Bebbie seigle - yours truly - Jacqui King.
The Mick & Pete Duo belting it out!
Peter's famous rendition of 'Ilkley Moor Baht at' id just getting better!!
It was especially good to see Tony & Alison Maynard, Tony braving the park grounds in his wheelchair, he was looking well and we hope to see them at more of our get-togethers.
It was also really good to see our old Vindi friend David Bell - Lennon of ship model, ship photo & book fame, those of us who went to the two great Vindi dinners he put on for us in his ‘English pub” are never likely to forget them.
John Mears who has been a cheerful, industrious and enthusiastic worker for our Vindi branch for many years made the BIG 80 on the 11th. of December.
Here blowing out some candles.
Congratualtions John
The 2005 BRANCH CHRISTMAS PARTY
WHAT A GREAT DAY IT WAS
Held on a lovely summers day on the top floor balcony of the Pyrmont Bridge Hotel ( Montys in the old days)
Our thanks to our hosts and staff for hospitality & the lovely food
And a special thanks to Mick & Mike who Through them selves into the spirit of things and kept thingd humming along with many a good song & Dance!
(Didn't know they had it in them)
Left to right from the top down- Ron Stevens - Peter Bearman - Don Jenkins -Sam Gregory - Bill King - Harry Swift (Tas) - richard Brown -next row down- ? - Phyllis Solomon- Gordon Solomon -Marjory Hall -Norma King -Peter Lewis - Carmel -Wilko -next row down -Eric Wright -Joan Hansell -Brynn Hansell -Vera Gregory - Linda bearman -John Mears - Marea Mears - next row -Tom hodgson -Barbara Brown - Maureen Hales -Vera's sister? - Mike Siegle with Helena Swift sat on his knee - bottom row - Gloria Hodgson - Bebbie seigle - yours truly - Jacqui King.
The Mick & Pete Duo belting it out!
Peter's famous rendition of 'Ilkley Moor Baht at' id just getting better!!
Here blowing out some candles.
Congratualtions John
The 2005 BRANCH CHRISTMAS PARTY
WHAT A GREAT DAY IT WAS
Held on a lovely summers day on the top floor balcony of the Pyrmont Bridge Hotel ( Montys in the old days)
Our thanks to our hosts and staff for hospitality & the lovely food
And a special thanks to Mick & Mike who Through them selves into the spirit of things and kept thingd humming along with many a good song & Dance!
(Didn't know they had it in them)
Left to right from the top down- Ron Stevens - Peter Bearman - Don Jenkins -Sam Gregory - Bill King - Harry Swift (Tas) - richard Brown -next row down- ? - Phyllis Solomon- Gordon Solomon -Marjory Hall -Norma King -Peter Lewis - Carmel -Wilko -next row down -Eric Wright -Joan Hansell -Brynn Hansell -Vera Gregory - Linda bearman -John Mears - Marea Mears - next row -Tom hodgson -Barbara Brown - Maureen Hales -Vera's sister? - Mike Siegle with Helena Swift sat on his knee - bottom row - Gloria Hodgson - Bebbie seigle - yours truly - Jacqui King.
The Mick & Pete Duo belting it out!
Peter's famous rendition of 'Ilkley Moor Baht at' id just getting better!!
Here blowing out some candles.
Congratualtions John
The 2005 BRANCH CHRISTMAS PARTY
WHAT A GREAT DAY IT WAS
Held on a lovely summers day on the top floor balcony of the Pyrmont Bridge Hotel ( Montys in the old days)
Our thanks to our hosts and staff for hospitality & the lovely food
And a special thanks to Mick & Mike who Through them selves into the spirit of things and kept thingd humming along with many a good song & Dance!
(Didn't know they had it in them)
Left to right from the top down- Ron Stevens - Peter Bearman - Don Jenkins -Sam Gregory - Bill King - Harry Swift (Tas) - richard Brown -next row down- ? - Phyllis Solomon- Gordon Solomon -Marjory Hall -Norma King -Peter Lewis - Carmel -Wilko -next row down -Eric Wright -Joan Hansell -Brynn Hansell -Vera Gregory - Linda bearman -John Mears - Marea Mears - next row -Tom hodgson -Barbara Brown - Maureen Hales -Vera's sister? - Mike Siegle with Helena Swift sat on his knee - bottom row - Gloria Hodgson - Bebbie seigle - yours truly - Jacqui King.
The Mick & Pete Duo belting it out!
Peter's famous rendition of 'Ilkley Moor Baht at' id just getting better!!
Here blowing out some candles.
Congratualtions John
The 2005 BRANCH CHRISTMAS PARTY
WHAT A GREAT DAY IT WAS
Held on a lovely summers day on the top floor balcony of the Pyrmont Bridge Hotel ( Montys in the old days)
Our thanks to our hosts and staff for hospitality & the lovely food
And a special thanks to Mick & Mike who Through them selves into the spirit of things and kept thingd humming along with many a good song & Dance!
(Didn't know they had it in them)
Left to right from the top down- Ron Stevens - Peter Bearman - Don Jenkins -Sam Gregory - Bill King - Harry Swift (Tas) - richard Brown -next row down- ? - Phyllis Solomon- Gordon Solomon -Marjory Hall -Norma King -Peter Lewis - Carmel -Wilko -next row down -Eric Wright -Joan Hansell -Brynn Hansell -Vera Gregory - Linda bearman -John Mears - Marea Mears - next row -Tom hodgson -Barbara Brown - Maureen Hales -Vera's sister? - Mike Siegle with Helena Swift sat on his knee - bottom row - Gloria Hodgson - Bebbie seigle - yours truly - Jacqui King.
The Mick & Pete Duo belting it out!
Peter's famous rendition of 'Ilkley Moor Baht at' id just getting better!!
Left to right from the top down- Ron Stevens - Peter Bearman - Don Jenkins -Sam Gregory - Bill King - Harry Swift (Tas) - richard Brown -next row down- ? - Phyllis Solomon- Gordon Solomon -Marjory Hall -Norma King -Peter Lewis - Carmel -Wilko -next row down -Eric Wright -Joan Hansell -Brynn Hansell -Vera Gregory - Linda bearman -John Mears - Marea Mears - next row -Tom hodgson -Barbara Brown - Maureen Hales -Vera's sister? - Mike Siegle with Helena Swift sat on his knee - bottom row - Gloria Hodgson - Bebbie seigle - yours truly - Jacqui King.
The Mick & Pete Duo belting it out!
Peter's famous rendition of 'Ilkley Moor Baht at' id just getting better!!
Harry Swift a suprise crooner!
Harry's better half proposing something to Santa? He looks a bit lost.
Marea mears, Mrs swift (wish I could recall her first name) Vera Gregory - Sam Gregory all looking very cool!
Mike Siegle presenting John mears with some tokens to mark John's 80th. birthday and his long record of work for the NSW Vindi. (the ship in the photo is the 'Windsor Castle" that was torpedoed in the Med when John and anther of our Vindi boys Len wade were on it.
The view from the balcony looking up Darling harbour
Yours truly giving Santa a hug & a kiss for being So Good!
