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28th June 2010, 01:42 PM
#11
thank you very much for that billy.i've got an idea or two regards alf

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26th January 2011, 09:39 PM
#12
Wrist bands
Hi deepsea
are the wrist bands still on offer i would like four please if pos; if so i well get a
cheque of to you asp can you let me know please
duck & dive
mick_a
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26th January 2011, 09:54 PM
#13
MN Wrist Bands
Hello Billy,
I to would like to know as to whether the wrist bands are still available. Did not see this thread first time around as I was in the USA when it was first posted.
Regards,John C.
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27th January 2011, 10:31 AM
#14
Mick, John
Yes I still have a number availble. See post #1 on details to order.
Rgds Billy
"Across the seas where the great waves grow, there are no fields for the poppies to grow, but its a place where Seamen sleep, died for their country, for you and for peace" (Billy McGee 2011)
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21st February 2011, 03:50 PM
#15
Wristbands all sold or donated. No plans for any more orders due to costing and low interest.
Thanks to all those who helped.
"Across the seas where the great waves grow, there are no fields for the poppies to grow, but its a place where Seamen sleep, died for their country, for you and for peace" (Billy McGee 2011)
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5th July 2011, 10:28 PM
#16
£30
£30 was paid today to the Stone Mason that has renovated / refurbished the grave of Captain Cecil Foster. I have registered this for now as from "With a Little Help from my Merchant Navy Friends" although this fund has not as yet gone live, this amount was raised by the sale of wrist bands.
The kindness and all thanks to Deep Sea's involvement is both noted and will be mentioned in dispatches.
A large time frame was always planned with an intention to both do more at the moment, with an exhibition in Barry and going more live before or by MN Day. Have had a few hiccups but all is on track.
Hopefully more news will be released soon on the first refurbishment / renovation. WALHFMMNF (With a Little Help from My Merchant Navy Friends - Was kick started by a cheque received from Stanley Gibbons Monthly - for an article called: Stamp of Approval for the Merchant Navy. The money was then neither requested or anticipated. On receipt of £50 then, I promised at the time it would be used to benefit MN good causes.
Anyone that wishes to assist further, should watch this space. Rather than appear pie in the sky, will commence all with a sound first undertaking. I would hope this to become too big for me alone and ask for all help and a small body to both help and administer etc.
The venture was inspired by Deep Sea's work and a desire to help all in similar situations and for National / International ventures. Hopefully, eventually WALHFMMNF will both advise and even initially donate to get these and similar projects off the ground at least earlier than some red tape etc presently allows.
As said will be looking for much help both in the future and soon.
K.
Last edited by Keith at Tregenna; 5th July 2011 at 10:32 PM.
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9th July 2011, 01:59 PM
#17
hi billy. i think i've seen your address on the old site but have not got it. if you send it i will send you a car sticker. i only have very few left. you can e-mail me. shuftee@hotmail.com alf

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9th July 2011, 02:52 PM
#18
Mn wristbands make a difference.
The worthy cause of renovation / refurbishment is very much on course, the next step is to receive both relatives and relatives of survivors. The wrist bands have played a very much worthy part in all. Thank you.
K.
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