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The President of Chestfield Rotary Club in Kent has told us that on Friday October 22^nd 2010 they will be holding a “black tie” charity dinner as a Trafalgar Night celebration. They will be holding the event in Commissioners House at HM Dockyard, Chatham. They have a few things organised for the evening but  are keen to find an after dinner speaker (to speak for circa 15 minutes about Lord Nelson, Trafalgar etc including a few lighter elements).

Please contact philip.lennard@bt.com

FOR NELSON SOCIETY MEMBERS ONLY

The London and South East Group Summer Visit

Visit to The Old Royal Naval College at Greenwich

A visit is planned for The London and South East Group to The Old Royal Naval College at Greenwich on Wednesday June 16^th 2010 at 10.00 am

We will meet in The Old Brewery Café in The Discover Greenwich Centre between 10.00 and 10.15 am for morning coffee. The café is on the site of the 1717 brew house for The Royal Hospital. 2009 marked 150 years since Greenwich Meantime was established for the World and brewing has started in Greenwich as The Meantime Brewery. The Centre which has just reopened after a £6 million make over to show the history from the time of The Tudors when it was the Palace of Placentia loved by Henry V11 through to the time of Wren’s Royal Hospital for the Greenwich Pensioners and lastly as The Royal Naval College. After coffee we will spend the morning in the Centre which is well worth seeing before walking to The King William Restaurant run by Leith’s below The Painted Hall for lunch at 1.00pm.

At 2.00 pm we will be taken on a guided tour of The Old Royal Naval College to areas not open freely to the public including just for The Nelson Society – The Admiral’s House where Captain Hardy resided when he was The Governor of The Royal Hospital.

After the tour there will be the opportunity to visit The Painted Hall, The Chapel, The National Maritime Museum or to, now  open to the public, the old graveyard of the The Royal Hospital in the grounds of  The Devonport Hotel.

The cost of the day is £20.00 to include the tour, morning coffee and two course lunch of fish & chips (or vegetarian ) then summer pudding , coffee & tea, at the King William restaurant run by Leith’s.

To book please contact Genevieve at stgisland@hotmail.com or 0207 515 8137 by May 23rd 2010

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I wish to book ____________________ tickets at £20.00 each for the visit to The Old

Royal Naval College on June 16^th 2010 for ___________________________ (names)

Cheques are payable to The Nelson Society please

Signed __________________________

The Nelson Society is looking for a new Membership Secretary

This is a crucial role in the running of the Society, and we need someone who can take it on as soon as possible – ideally in the next month or two.

The role involves the following:

• Keeping a membership database updated on computer
• Producing address labels quarterly for the mailing of The Nelson Dispatch
• Receiving annual subscriptions from members, recording and banking, working closely with the Treasurer
• Dealing with enquiries from prospective members and sending publicity information
• Attending committee meetings in London 4 Saturdays per year.

You don’t need any special experience, although you will need to use a computer, and will need to be able to keep on top of the incoming correspondence on a regular basis. Out of pocket expenses such as necessary travel and stationery, postage  etc. are covered by the Society.

All we need you to donate is some of your time and enthusiasm,  to help the Society to function.   Are you interested  – or do you know someone who might be?

We are very grateful for the contribution of the present incumbent Des Houghton, and very sad that he is unable to continue in the role, but the new Membership Secretary can be certain that he or she will be taking over an efficient operation, and will be helped and supported to achieve a smooth handover.   Go on – give it a go!   Even if you are just thinking about it,  please contact the Secretary Sue Morris, or the Chairman Keith Wood, for more information.

morris.susan@virgin.net

jk.wood@btinternet.com

The Nile Clumps Visit August 1^st 2010
NOW POSTPONED TILL Monday August 1st 2011

The Nelson Society is for a second time to visit The Nile Clumps near Amesbury, Wiltshire on Sunday August 1^st 2010 with Amesbury Rotary and The National Trust. Our thanks to them and to Neil and Hugh Morrison of Countess Farm for inviting us for a return visit. This year we look forward to seeing the trees sponsored by the Nelson Society and individual members whilst there.

We will meet at the barn on Countess Farm at 10.00 am and as with the last visit there will be a tractor drawn trailer for those who need it or would just enjoy the ride as it is quite a walk to The Clumps. This event is suitable for families.

After we will travel the short distance to The Salisbury/Stonehenge Holiday Inn for lunch. We have opted for their three course carvery in the Solstice Grill, which we feel is ideal as it is difficult to give our exact arrival time there. We had an excellent lunch there last year. The cost of the outing and lunch is £20.00 per adult – I have details for children. Please book by July 1^st 2010

For those who arrive early there is a Little Chef nearby where morning coffee can be bought. We have arranged an overnight package rate for members who wish to have a weekend away. The rate for Nelson Society members is £61.00 per room per night and includes breakfast. There are some family rooms available at £61.00. They are holding rooms at this price until June 30^th 2010. Members must book their own rooms with The SalisburyStonehengeHoliday Inn. For more information go to www.hisalisburystonehenge.co.uk or phone Helen Burley on 0845 241 4420

The Nile Clumps are a very unique place to visit especially on the Battle Day. For  more information see our website at www.nelson-society.com or contact me Genevieve St George.

Bookings should be sent with a cheque to The Nelson Society, Flat 13 John Tucker, 40 Mellish St, London E14 8NS.  My phone is 0207 515 8173  and my email is stgisland@hotmail.com

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I wish to book for The Nile Clumps visit on August 1^st 2010 and enclose a cheque for

___________________  for   _________________ people,

payable to The Nelson Society

Name _______________________    Signature  _______________________

Address _________________________________________________________________

THE 2010 NILE LUNCHEON, 30-31 JULY

The Nile Luncheon will take place as usual in the Rutland Hotel, Bakewell on Saturday 31^st July 2010, commencing with coffee at 1030 am. Our Guest Speaker will be Mr. M.K.H CRUMPLIN FRCS, whose talk will be entitled: “Death of an Admiral, Surgery in Nelson’s Navy”.

To celebrate our 10^th Anniversary, members attending the lunch are invited to meet informally for old times’ sake at the Cock and Pullet Inn, Sheldon, near Bakewell, from 7.30 pm on Friday evening 30 July, to get together and partake of warm Derbyshire hospitality and good reasonably priced pub fare.

Members wishing to attend the lunch should forward a cheque for £28, payable to “The Nelson Society”, to Alan York, OBE, at Rushley Avenue, Dore, Sheffield, S17 3EP, telephone: 0114 2621902.

To commemorate the Battle of St. Vincent the Nelson Society is holding a buffet luncheon and lecture at the Naval Club in London on Friday February 12th 2010. Members will recall that earlier in the year our Society became affiliated with the Naval Club and it is hoped the St. Vincent lecture will become an annual event in our calendar. Any members, or friends, who are interested in attending should complete the Application Form enclosed with this issue of The Nelson Dispatch. It should be returned as soon as possible with a cheque and SAE.
The Lecture -
“Admiral Lord Nelson: Hurt Hero… and Hypochondriac? “ will be given by Surgeon Commander Peter R Brinsden MB BS MRCS FRCOG Royal Navy (Rtd). This will not only give members a further chance of meeting our Vice-Chairman but also as a new event for members in the London area and furthering our association with The Naval Club.
The buffet will be 12.30 for 13.00hrs followed by the Lecture.

The Naval Club is situated at 38 Hill Street, between Park Lane and Berkeley Square. The building is a classic, listed, 18th century town house in the centre of Mayfair. In 1954 it was designated a War Memorial to the RNVR. Directions regarding access and location are given on the Application Form and will be forwarded to members with their tickets. It is hoped that members will support this new event. As time is short and arrangements have to be finalised please return the Application Form as soon as possible.

The Nelson Society
St. Vincent Lecture and Buffet Luncheon
Friday February 12th 2010
12.30 for 13.00hrs
at
The Naval Club
38 Hill Street
London
WHJ 5NS
Tel 0207 493 7672
www.navalclub.co.uk

Please forward ………..tickets for the above at £ 20.00 each.

Name……………………………………

Address………………………………….

Post Code…………………..

Tel ……………………

Email…………………

Friends welcomed.
I enclose a cheque for £………….
made out to The Nelson Society.

The Naval Club is situated at 38 Hill Street between Park Lane and Berkeley Square. The nearest Tube Station is Green Park, on the Jubilee, Piccadilly and Victoria lines, a ten minute walk.
There are no parking facilities.
For security purposes members will be required to sign in upon entry

Please return this Form, Cheque and SAE as soon as possible to
Bob Brister, 47 Cowgate, Norwich. NR3 1SZ. Te 01603 665548

More details to follow in the meantime contact Bob Brister bob.brister@btopenworld.com

Nelson Society Walk in London

October 21st 2009

We will meet at Blackwall Station ( named after for Blackwall shipyard here famous for building East Indiamen and Naval vessels – the real saying is SHIPSHAPE AND BLACKWALL ) on the DLR at 10.00am at Ground level not on a platform. From there we shall walk through the former Poplar Dock now a marina to Coldharbour to see Nelson House, a lovely Georgian house, where Lord Nelson is said to have stayed during a fleet refit and has been known as Nelson House ever since. It is a private house still so we can only view it from the street. It is amazing that Nelson House and much of Coldharbour survived the heavy bombing during WWII. From Nelson House we will walk down Coldharbour to The Gun Pub – made famous as it is said that Lady Emma Hamilton came there to meet with Lord Nelson. We will stop here for morning coffee. The Gun is right on the riverside has been tastefully restored after a recent fire, still a favourite watering hole in the area.

From The Gun we will have a leisurely walk along the River Thames to the bottom of The Isle of Dogs passing the former building of Cubitt brickworks, across the river we will see the last working dry dock on the Thames, Trinity Almshouses and other local sights. From Island Gardens Park we will have a wonderful view of Greenwich Hospital at Greenwich. We will then make a lunch stop at The Lord Nelson nearby. The current landlord has since 2005 held a Trafalgar Night Dinner. He is very keen to have The Nelson Society lunch at his pub which serves traditional pub food.

After lunch we will walk the short distance to Island Gardens station on the DLR for  the one stop ride to Greenwich. There is a foot tunnel under the Thames if any wish to walk the tunnel and meet us in Greensich. At Greenwich we will visit the remains of Greenwich Hospital Cemetery in the front garden of former The Devonport House (now an hotel) before finishing in The Nelson Gallery of The National Maritime Museum. The museum has recently acquired Lord Nelson’s vest which is now on display. There is plenty to see and do in Greenwich.
Though it is a flat walk please wear sensible shoes, there is generally a breeze off the river so it can be cooler. Bring your camera as some lovely views.

Blackwall Station is easily reached from Bank on the DLR – take any train for Beckton or Woolwich Arsenal. If travelling on the Jubilee line alight at Canning Town and catch DLR back two stations to Blackwall Station. From Greenwich one can catch the DLR back to Bank station or one can go by overground rail to London Bridge. London Bridge to Greenwich was the first suburban train service in the World.

Please book by October14th 2009 please. My phone No is 0207 515 8173 my email is stgisland@hotmail.com Genevieve St George

This years AGM will be in Kent over the weekend of the 23rd-24th and 25th of October 2009.

The weekend will be based at the Ramada Hotel Resort near Maidstone. The hotel, which has 126 bedrooms (44 twin, 80 doubles and two suites), is set in 26 acres of private grounds and is close to junction 8 of the M20. The Hotel website is www.ramadajarvis.co.uk

A special rate has been negotiated for the nights of Thursday 22nd, Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th. (To benefit from the reduced rate the correct code must be given when booking. It’s all in a flyer with full event details and a booking form that’s been sent to the printer for inclusion with April’s issue of The Nelson Dispatch.)If any member should wish to stay longer they must inform the hotel and must pay the hotel’s going rate for that evening. Full prepayment is required at the time of booking, which is non-refundable and non-transferable in the event of cancellation. This special rate will only apply until 11th September 2009. After this time all rooms are sold on a first come first served basis at the hotel’s going rate at that time.

Those attending this AGM weekend should be aware that they do so at their own risk. As the organiser, The Nelson Society accepts no liability for loss, damage, delay, inconvenience or direct or consequential loss however caused and each member is responsible for booking their own hotel accommodation.

Programme of Events

Friday 23rd October 2009

1300-1700    Guided tour of the Oare Gunpowder Works followed by free time in Faversham

1900-2000    A talk by Mrs, Judith Dore on the conservation of Nelson’s Trafalgar uniform and other Nelson related subjects.

Saturday 24th October 2009

0930      A lecture by Dr Ann-Mary E Hills

1000-1200    AGM:

1210       Buffet Lunch

1315       Visit to Leeds Castle

1930       AGM dinner.

Sunday 25th October 2009

0850       Coaches to Tenterden for the AGM Church Service followed by free time in the town.

1145       Buffet lunch at the Woolpack

1245       Depart Tenterden for the hotel

1345       Arrive at the hotel and disband on completion of the weekend.