The Merchant Navy in the Falklands Campaign 1982
An Exhibition to mark the 30th Anniversary
London - 1st April to 28th May 2012
Aboard HQS Wellington (opposite Temple Underground Station).
Open to the public on Sundays and Mondays from 1st April to 28th May 2012 between 11.00 am and 5.00 pm
Organised groups are welcome, by prior arrangement, on other days.
For surther information contact : info@thewellingtontrust.com
Annual Falklands Parade
Chorley - 22nd April 2012
Form up will be at 11.30am on St Thomas's Road, 12.00am march to the Falklands Memorial Stone in Astley Park, short service and then march back to the TA centre on Devonshire Road for dismissal and refreshments.
It's a similar format to previous years and a great chance to catch up with people.
For those that don't know the Memorial Stone in Astley Park where the service is held is dedicated primarily to the Welsh Guards.
Play and Act of Remembrance
Gloucester - Saturday 28th April 2012
To commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Falklands conflict a show is taking place in Severn Vale Academy, Quedgeley, Gloucester on Saturday 28th April 2012 starting at 7.15 pm.
The show is in Two Parts:-
Part 1 is a play based on the life through WW2 of a lady leaving the home she has lived in all her life when she finds a scrapbook she compiled and scenes from her experiences are acted out, mainly by young people.
Part 2 will be an Act of Remembrance with the Band of the Gloucestershire Constabulary; the Pipes and Drums of St Andrews, and veterans from the various conflicts over the years since WW2.
Any Falkland Veteran who would like to attend is asked to contact:- Stephen Smith on bulldog.smith@btinternet.com
Portsmouth Cathedral - Falklands 30th Anniversay
Memorial Service
Old Portsmouth - Sunday 6th May 2012
Portsmouth City will commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Falklands Conflict with a Service in St Thomas Cathedral at 1100 followed by a wreath laying ceremony at the RN,RM,MN and RFA Falklands Memorial by the Square Tower in Old Portsmouth. After the Wreath Laying ceremony there will be a parade of Veterans and Standards behind the band of the Royal Marines from the Camber Car Park with a salute taken at the Memorial. Further details will be posted here when known.
SAMA (82) AGM and Reunion 2012
& Falklands Memorial Dedication
Staffordshire - Friday 18th May to Monday 21st May 2012
The AGM and Reunion weekend will be held at The Tillington Hall Hotel, Stafford. 3, 2 and 1 Night - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast Packages are available (all include the Gala Dinner) and a "Gala Dinner Only" option for those who wish to attend the Gala Dinner and not stay at the venue Hotel.
For those accommodated at Tillington Hall, as part of the 3, 2 and 1 night packages, free coaches to and from the Hotel and the National Memorial Arboretum on Sunday 20th May for the Memorial Dedication will be provided.
STOP PRESS - 23rd November 2011
Tillington Hall is now fully booked - Details of the Overflow Hotel are available from Isle-of-Wight Tours:-
IOW Tours Ltd
3 New Road
Lake
Sandown
Isle of Wight
PO36 9JN
Tel: +44 (0) 1983 405116
Fax: +44 (0) 1983 405584
Email: shirley.winn@iowtours.com and Cc vanessa.trow@iowtours.com
For those staying at the overflow Hotel, transport will be provided to and from the Tillington Hall Hotel for the Gala Dinner
and to and from the National Memorial Arboretum for the Memorial Dedication.
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MEMORIAL DEDICATION & RECEPTION - SUNDAY 20TH MAY 2012 - NATIONAL MEMORIAL ARBORETUM, ALREWAS, STAFFS.
After the Memorial Dedication there will be an official reception, admission will be strictly by ticket invitation only.
Full details and application forms to attend the Dedication and Reception were sent out by Isle-of Wight Tours Limited to all SAMA (82) members with the AGM and Reunion Information.
Forms and detail were also sent out by The Falkland Families Association to their members.
Dedication / Reception Ticket application forms and details are also available from the SAMA (82) Office
OR - Click here to print off Application Form --> Service of Dedication 2012 Application Form.pdf
Falklands 30
Florida - Saturday 19th May 2012
At The Moon under Water 332 Beach Drive NE, St Pete FL 33701, USA (727) 896-6160 http://www.themoonunderwater.com
Start time: 1800 hrs
Dress: Headress, Blazer, Medals (Full Size) - or come as you are.
Program: Cocktails, Pipes and Drums, Introductions, Meal, Celidh.
Hotel information to be confirmed at later date.
Further information contact: David Trick (727) 243-7176
S.S. Atlantic Conveyor - Commemoration Service
Liverpool - Friday 25th May 2012
In recognition of the 30th Anniversary of the loss of the S.S. Atlantic Conveyor during the Falklands conflict, there is to be a commemoration Service in Our Lady and St. Nicholas's Parish Church of Liverpool (adjacent to the Liverpool Pier Head) on Friday 25th May 2012. The Service will commence at 11.00 and will be conducted by The Reverend John Williams.
In the Churchyard of the church there is a memorial tree, a mountain ash, and a commemorative stone in memory of the ship.
Please contact the SAMA (82) Office if you would like to attend this event.
30th Anniversary Veterans Reunion & Concert
and Freedom of Borough Parade with Memorial Service
Gosport - Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th May 2012
Saturday 26th May 2012 - 30th Anniversary Concert and Veterans Reunion on the Polo Fields at HMS Sultan, Gosport
Sunday 27th May 2012 - Parade of Falkland Veterans exercising their freedom of the borough will take place through the town of Gosport to the Falklands Gardens by the ferry where a Memorial Service will be held followed by a March Past behind the Band of the Royal Marines. On completion there will be a civic reception.
Full details of the Concert will be announced when known as will timings etc for the Parade and Service.
The SAMA (82) Caravan and Camping Branch will be organising pitches at Kingfisher Caravan Park, Stokes Bay (5 minute walk from Polo Fields).
Details will be posted on the C&C Branch Forum in the Members Only area of the SAMA (82) Discussion Board.
Annual Falklands Parade and Memorial Service
Old Portsmouth - Sunday 10th June 2012
The Annual Royal British Legion (Portsmouth South) Falklands Parade and Memorial Service with wreath laying will take place at the RN, RM, RFA and MN Falklands War Memorial by the Square Tower in Old Portsmouth at 1000 on Sunday 10th June 2012. All Standards are welcome. The SAMA (82) National Standard will be on parade. As it is a 5 year anniversary it is expected that a larger than usual parade will take place. On completion of the service there will be a Narch Past from the Square Tower to the Cathedral.
The service will be held at 1000 which is earlier than other years to accommodate the HMS Glamorgan Association (as it was in 2007). They are having their own Ship's Memorial Service at 1100 in the nearby Cathedral with their own wreath laying at the HMS Glamorgan Memorial window in the Cathedral (They hold this service every 5 years on the nearest Sunday to the 12th June, which is the date the ship was hit by an exocet missile in 1982). 50 to 100 ex Glamorgan Veterans are expected to attend (see the Unit Reunion Page for further details).
Further details and exact timings will be promulgated when known but it is expected that the muster for the parade will be at least at 0945 near the Square Tower or earlier if marching from the Camber Car Park..
RNAS Culdrose
Helston - 11th to 15th June 2012
RNAS Culdrose will host a week of events from 11 - 15 June 2012 to mark the 30th Anniversary of the Falklands Conflict. It you served at RNAS Culdrose during the conflict and want to attend or would like more information, then contact Mark Sharples at 824NAS-obs15@mod.uk
SAMA Wales - Annual Liberation Day Service
Swansea - 14th June 2012
Falklands 30th Anniversary Liberation Day Church Service, St Mary Church, Swansea - 14th June. Time to be conffirmed.
Falkland Islands Memorial Chapel - Annual Service of Remembrance
Pangbourne - Sunday 17th June 2012
The annual service of remembrance will take place in the chapel in the grounds of Pangbourne College at 1200. http://www.falklands-chapel.org.uk/
As this is the 30th Anniversary of the conflict, attendance is expected to be high so seats in the chapel must be reserved.
Please reserve your seats in the chapel by telephoning the FIMC Secretray, Angela Perry on 01295 738123
Wreath Laying Ceremony
Llandudno - Sunday 17th June 2012
To mark the 30th Anniversary of the Falklands conflict there will be a Wreath laying ceremony at the Cenotaph in Llandudno followed by a social gathering at the British Legion Club for those who wish to attend.
This is for all branches of the Military, serving and ex serving and all relatives who may wish to pay their respects to our fallen.
To confirm numbers attending, please go to the Falklands 30 page or SAMA Wales page on Facebook.
RNAS Yeovilton - International Air Day
Yeovil - Saturday 23rd June 2012
Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton will be commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Falklands Campaign at this year’s International Air Day on Saturday 23 June. When Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands on the 2 April 1982 all the Yeovilton Squadrons were brought to immediate readiness and four resident Squadrons, 800 NAS and 801 NAS (Sea Harrier) and 845 NAS and 846 NAS (Wessex/Sea King) were joined by the newly created 809 NAS (Sea Harrier) and 847 NAS and 848 NAS (Wessex). Lynx helicopters from 815 NAS were already embarked in many of the surface ships dispatched almost at once to the South Atlantic. By the end of May 1982, 126 aircraft and over 1400 men from RNAS Yeovilton were deployed in ships in the South Atlantic. The Falkland Islands could not have been retaken without air power. The Sea Harrier defeated the Argentinian Air Force in scoring over twenty air combat victories; the Commando Squadrons provided support to ground forces with troop insertion and resupply; Lynx helicopters provided anti-ship capability and were used successfully in that role in coastal waters. Over the whole operation 90% availability of all aircraft embarked was achieved demonstrating the quality and reliability of the equipment and the skill and dedication of the Fleet Air Arm support crews.
An extensive flying and static display will take place to mark this significant anniversary with historic naval aircraft such as the Swordfish, Seafire, Sea Fury and Sea Vixen coming together with their modern counterparts to highlight the role that RNAS Yeovilton Squadrons have played, and continue to play, in operations throughout the decades to the present day.
Air Day will also feature world class military aerobatic teams such as the RAF Red Arrows and the Royal Jordanian Falcons. Undoubtedly, the stars of last year’s show for many were the exceptionally rare display by a Polish Air Force MiG-29 and the UK debut of the French Navy Role Demo comprising of Super Etendards and Rafales representing the cutting edge of modern global fighter technology. Invitations have been sent out to many foreign nations and we hope to have significant support from our allied partners once again. The home team consisting of the Royal Navy Black Cats, Royal Navy Historic Flight and the awesome Commando Assault Finale will showcase the Fleet Air Arm’s assets past and present. It is hoped, subject to its own successful fund-raising campaign, that Vulcan XH558 will grace the skies once again at Air Day. There will be plenty of light-hearted fun packed displays as well to entertain all the family.
The Fleet Air Arm Museum will also be open on Air Day with a 25% discount to Air Day ticketholders. It houses the largest collection of Naval aircraft in Europe and it includes 14 aircraft which cannot be seen anywhere else in the World, as well as the Fly Navy 100 exhibition. Visitors can go on-board Concorde or be transported by a simulated helicopter flight to the replica flightdeck of the aircraft carrier HMS ARK ROYAL.
Throughout the day there will be plenty of entertainment on the ground for all the family including side shows, funfair, vintage, classic and military vehicles, service demonstrations, picnic areas, helicopter pleasure flights, simulator rides, trade stands and much more.
TICKETS ADVANCE ON THE DAY
Adult £18 £23
Senior Citizens £16 £23
UK Armed Forces (Serving & Veterans)* £16 £23 (* Please download UK Armed Forces Booking Form from www.yeoviltonairday.co.uk )
Children (3-15 yrs inclusive) £ 5 £ 8
Tickets are available from March 2012 from our website www.yeoviltonairday.co.uk or our Ticket Line 08445 781 781.
Discounted group and coach rates available on request by calling 08445 780 780.
National Armed Forces Day weekend
Plymouth - 29th to 31st June 2012
Watch this space for news of Falkland Veterans Platoons leading the parade on Saturday 30th June with the SAMA (82) National Standard, as part of the Falklands 30 events.
SAMA (82) member Mark Davis (HMS Active) from Plymouth is taking the lead for SAMA (82) for this event.
Volunteers are required to man the SAMA (82) Awareness / Merchandise Stand at this event.
A Standard Bearer is also required. Please contact the SAMA (82) Office.
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The SAMA (82) Caravan and Camping Branch.
I have found a campsite in Plymouth that will meet our needs - Riverside Caravan Park - www.riversidecaravanpark.com
Although I have been unable to negotiate a Veterans or bulk booking discount the site management have agreed to a 10% of booking proceeds donation to our chosen charity [SAMA(82)] which is nothing to be sneezed at.
There is a park and ride facility which takes you right into the City centre at Royal Parade which I understand is where most of the NAFD events will be taking place. There is however a 15 mins walk from the site to the Pick up point however the site did say that transport might be possible for those whom may struggle to walk the distance. A taxi ride to Plymouth would take approx 15 mins at an estimated cost of around £8.50 - shared with 4 is therefore less than £2.50 each or of course an 8 seater would be significantly less per head.
Fees seem to be roughly the same throughout the region and Riverside charge as follows:
Caravan on a Grass pitch – 2 adults – Lekky = £18.00 per night.
Awning is an additional £2.50 pn and extra adult £5.00 pn.
Tent – no lekky – 2 adults £16.00 pn – extra adult £5.00 pn.
Camper van – 2 adults – Hardstanding only – lekky - £20.00
Awning £2.50 pn – additional adult £5.00 pn
I believe this site meets our needs and I have therefore provisionally reserved 15 pitches.
Would you kindly let me know if you wish to reserve a pitch.
Peter "Bungy" Featherstone-Williams:- bungy82@sky.com
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SAMA (82) Wales - Remembrance Service
Cardiff - Saturday 30th June 2012
SAMA (82) Wales is planning to hold a short service to mark the 30th Anniversary of the Falklands conflict at the Falklands Welsh National Memorial in Alexandra Gardens Cardiff on the morning of Saturday 30th June 2012 in conjunction with the armed forces day celebrations being held across the road in Coopers Field.
Having attended the armed forces day in the capital for a number of years it can get quite difficult and expensive to get hotel accommodation over this weekend, I have already booked in the Premier Inn Cardiff North for the Friday 29th & Sat 30th June for £69, so to give you the heads up as to speak! if you are considering attending I would advice that you book your room as early as possible.
Premier Inn - http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/CARNOR/cardiff-north
Austins Hotel - http://www.hotelcardiff.com/ 5 minute walk to Coopers Field.
Pontcanna Caravan Park - http://www.cardiff.gov.uk/content.asp?nav=2868,4407,4410&parent_directory_id=2865&id=1582&d1p1=1
Used by SAMA (82) Caravan and Camping Branch during the Cardiff National Armed Forces Day in 2009. 5 minute walk to Coopers Field.
We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at this event, further details about the service will be published and sent out over the next few months.
Rob
WAR and PEACE SHOW - PADDOCK WOOD KENT
18th - 22nd July 2012
The world's latgest Military Vehicle Spectacular will be held at Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Kent.
For more information go to http://www.warandpeaceshow.co.uk or ring 0044 (0) 1304 813945