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Monday 13 th July 2026 At The Admiral Hardy Public House, Weymouth Commencing at 19.30pm Apologies: Betty Port, Lida Newman, Tom Pearce, David Hearn, Hannah Doble, Chris Carr, Michelle Ludlow, John Bowditch, David Parsons, Linda Peaston, Clive & Lois Edwards Obituaries: None. Chairman: - David Knight – Mr Micheal Orman is a welcomed new member, David Knight proposed, Nigel Burton seconded it. Vice Chair Paul Cooper approved last minutes. A big thank you to all that attended armed forces weekend. Thank you to our Padre Betty Port for Sea Sunday and Thank you Chrissie Payne for organising another successful ladies lunch. The parishioners would like to thank the branch for all that we do. Vice Chairman: - Paul Cooper – Paul asked about the PA system, no one knows where it is so has requested we buy another for use by branch, all agreed. Treasurer: - James Smith- Main account, since our last meeting in May we secured the deposit for transport for the annual branch trip to attend and represent The Weymouth and Portland District Branch for Merchant Navy in the commemoration of the D Day landings in Normandy, the deposit has been returned. The branch has purchased 2 red ensign flags at the cost of £8.10. The Welfare Officer Chrissie Payne spent £23.00 (Client confidentiality). The branch has 23 paid members. Total balance £4,511.10 Welfare: - Chrissie Payne Stan now has regular pastoral care from All Saints Church, Amy a lovely lady, is the contact’s name and is Doc checked being an ex-nurse herself. Stan wanted to go to St Pauls this October with the branch but unfortunately Amy is unable to attend, she had asked her mother to take him but she herself is unwell. As a branch we collectively decided that due to the nature of the trip, factoring toilets, distance and even down to the upstairs restaurant and access to St Pauls it would not be safe and in his best interests to go, however it was agreed he would be able to attend Tower Hill as the locality of the pub, toilets and flat access to Trinity Gardens is more suitable for him. Seamus is undergoing tests for heart condition and padre is in contact with him and his sister Sheila. Thank you to Paul Cooper and Tammy Newton for swiftly going to the aid of a parishioner who had fallen ill and collapsed. Thank you to James Smith for flagging down the police for help. Future Events: Monday 27 th July Service at Weymouth Memorial for Korean Veterans on behalf of the Royal British Legion, Tammy and Nigel to Carry Standards. Merchant Navy Day 3 rd September, Dorchester service 9am, Weymouth Memorial 12pm. Tower Hill 6 th September 2026 National Seafarers Service at St Pauls Cathedral 14 th October A.O.B: - Due to what happened at All Saints Church on Sunday, Nigel commented about sending people out to find a Defibrillator when a code had to be obtained and the person on the end of the phone might not know Weymouth, Nigel suggested we help the church get a Defibrillator for the church porch, Padre Betty will have a meeting with the church committee. Meetings are to change every other Month to 13.00hrs for lunch with meeting commencing at 14.00hrs, partners are welcome. Monday 10 th August 13.00hrs Monday 14 th September 19.30hrs Monday 12 th October 13.00hrs Monday 9 th November 19.30hrs No Raffle as not many members present Next Meeting 10 th August at The Admiral Hardy Meeting Closed at 20.38pm