Info on charities needed please

[Jim Brady]

Hi Terry it is now called Liverpool Seafarers Centre,John Wilson is the man who oversees the applications for any benefits.I was talking to John yesterday.Those who benefit from this charity receive two payments a year I think it is and are also helped out with the purchase of household goods.
Regards.
Jim.b.
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[Red Lead Ted]

Cheers Jim, I cant post a thank you or a like { Baffled } Its nice to no help is there for those in genuine need, And yes John is very helpful, I am sure this fund is available the country over. Terry

[Zoe Kenyon]

Thank you! I will add Chris to my list. Loneliness is terrible, and sadly I believe it's becoming more prevalent these days. Providing links and visits to help tackle it is a wonderful thing. Thanks again. V.

[Zoe Kenyon]

Hi Brenda

Great that you have been to Loch Ewe - and submitted material to the museum - they have a fantastic collection now (one of my favourites is the storekeeper's log book that detailed orders for food from every ship under its name - something that if she'd thought about it, probably shouldn't have been done as should have been secret, but has ended up being a fascinating record of life on a convoy!). Did you know they have moved to the other side of the loch now - to Aultbea, where many of the Wrens were stationed during WW2? I have found your piece on the RACMP website. It is very moving - hard to imagine what he must have gone through, and so brave to keep smiling - the photo you have put up there perfectly illustrates that. (And yes - I definitely mention rescue ships!)

all the best
Vanessa.


I agree about the TV - at least it's meant I've managed to read a lot of other people's books recently!
V.

Hello Vanessa,

I was in Loch Ewe 9th May 2013 for the Arctic Convoy Celebrations. The Lord- Lieutenant (a lady, whose name escapes me) handed out the first of the Arctic Star Medals to 10 Veterans. I submitted quite a lot of material to the Museum and you could find a piece that I wrote about my Dad on their website. Capt. William Joseph Hartley D.S.C and the Rescue Ships. Did I mention Rescue Ships ??!! I mention them a lot......! Hope that you mention them, too.

regards
Brenda

ps believe me I am no great knitter but hats are easy and the telly is dire.

[Zoe Kenyon]

Thank you for bringing up this one. Liverpool has a long history with the Merchant Navy - and my book includes the old Sailor's Home that was there - it was destroyed in the Seventies, I believe, but was an amazing building that provided lodging for up to 200 sailors while waiting for their next vessel. It was meant to provide an alternative to the temptations of the less salubrious places around the docks! Its 'Pearly Gates' survive - beautiful ironwork gates depicting Neptune and mermaids among other seafaring 'peoples' - they can still be seen near the original site in Liverpool.

all the best
Vanessa.

[Keith at Tregenna]

Liverpool Sailors' Home gates returning to city - 21 March 2011

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