80th commemoration of VE Day commemoration at our Memorial at 11.00 followed by a BBQ
Sunday 11th May:
VE Day Commemoration at Bristol Cathedral at 3.30. There is a formal service at the Bristol Cathedral at 3.30 pm with all of the Bristol dignitaries present. As a branch we are invited but tickets have to be applied for so Doug said he needed to have some idea of how many would like to attend. He said, before committing themselves, members should be aware that all the roads around the centre of Bristol will be closed for The Great Bristol Run 10k and half marathon races with all roads open again from 4.00 except Anchor Road which will not be open until 5.00. Doug said he will order 10 tickets which will be given out on a first come, first served basis.
Wednesday 14th May,
AGM and May branch meeting RBL Whitchurch
19th/20th July – Harbour Festival
As we have for the last few years, the cottage will be open for visitors as well as members, there will be stalls and burgers and sausages available. Andy has been the main organiser each year, ably assisted by his crew. With Ros in hospital and needing help when she comes home, although we know Andy will help as much as he can, we could do with someone willing to take charge of the planning before hand if Andy’s not about. Geoff offered to be that person and said he will liaise with Andy. Doug asked if anyone knows of a sea shanty group that might be available without us incurring a big fee and Martin Pick said there are a couple he could try. If all else fails, we have our CDs that we can use again as music does seem to attract visitors.