MEETINGS & REPORTS
Branch Meeting held on 13 th April 2026
HISTORIC SHIPS
Weymouth, Portland and District Branch Monthly Meeting Monday 13 th April 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, Alvin Hopper, Les Board, Stan Berry, Clive Edwards. Obituaries: - JC (Honorary Member) Chairman: - David Knight – Bought up concerns minutes were not getting out to a few members; Michelle Ludlow has been sending them to him to distribute. David Knight attended the Weymouth Mayor Ceremony. MN Portsmouth requested Weymouth branch to attend sea wall service. Chairman thanks Lida Newman for attending the MN Garden on the sea front. Vice Chairman: - Paul Cooper – Aiden Vets Meal at the Rembrandt 20 th June, uniform please meal cost £39 Treasurer: - James Smith- Branch account balance stands at £3988.54 no outstanding debt. Don’t forget subs please 1 st May 2026 £10 per member. If you wish to pay directly into branch account details are. Weymouth Portland and District Natwest Account 83085076 Sort code 60-23-35 reference your name Welfare: - Chrissie Payne Stan Berry rushed to hospital today after trying to get help from his surgery without response, since brain bleed accidents Chrissie has spoken to Stans surgery several times but again no response, he needed a second banister and a member of the Veterans Hub asked her husband to go round and fit one, the hub recommended Chrissie contact Lloyd Hatton MP. Seamus is under investigation at the hospital after a fall but his sister Sheila is staying with him at the moment. Les Board has had a Hernia operation and is slowly improving. We all wish them a speedy recovery. Future Events: Veterans Weekend Parade Sunday 21st June. Sea Sunday 12 th July at 9.30am Telegraph printed RFA on strike. A.O.B: - Tony Cash’s grave has now been completed everyone welcome to visit. Raffle raised £28 Next Meeting 11 th May at The Admiral Hardy Meeting Closed at 20.00pm