BACK ISSUES OF "WHAT'S NEW"

This page contains back issues of the Whats New! first published on the Home page. The items have been posted here so that you can catch up on news that you may have missed.

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General stuff - _{removed from Home page - 25 Jan 2012}

We have been informed that Nicholas (Nick) Ingleby sadly passed away on 6th January 2012. His funeral is on Friday 20th January at 1300hrs at the Newcastle Crematorium. The REA PCS Association send their condolences to Nick's family.

General stuff - _{removed from Home page - 8 Jan 2012}

Ian Ward's photos of the Perth Gathering on 10th December 2011 have been added to the Photograph page

See Lou Lister photos of Hannover Mess in 1988 on the Photograph page

Peter Capon comes 'Full Circle', read his story on the Recollections page

General stuff - _{removed from Home page -30 Nov 2011}

Joe Norwood's funeral will be held at 1115hrs on Wednesday 30th November at St Peters Church, Yaxley, Peterborough. Flowers or donations to Cancer Research UK can be sent to Claypole Funeral Directors, 37 Main Street, Yaxley, Peterborough, PE7 TL2.

Chris Connaughton has informed us of the sad news that Joe Norwood passed away early this morning (22 Nov). We have lost another one of 'Posties' great characters who was well known for his humerous personality. RIP Joe. The REA PCS send their Deepest Sympathy to Sue and all his family. Funeral arrangements to follow.

Margaret Grant has sent in some photos of the WRAC Postal Branch Association reunion in Newcastle, they are on the Photograph page

Alan Davies has added a photo of Aden to his collection he sent in previously. Click this link to see if you know anyone

Audrey Crook (nee Titch Donovan) has updated her photos that first appeared on the webpage in 2005. Visit the photograph page to see if you recognise anyone

General stuff - _{removed from Home page -14 Nov 2011}

Lou Lister's photos of the Edinburgh Gathering have been put on the Photograph page

Ian Ward's photos of the Edinburgh Gathering have been put on the Photograph page

Adam Jack has informed us via Margaret Grant that his wife Julie passed away on 11th Oct. For more information see Margaret's entry on the Guest Book

George Nicholson has been informed by Pete Holman that Paddy Gourley sadly passed away on 21 October at his home in Mill Hill. Paddy was a Long Range Courier in the '70's

Mike Ive's has sent in some photos from Down Under with his visitors Mick & Theresa Field. (Sorry for the delay in putting them on the webpage)

Lou Lister has sent in the Photos of John Corrigan, MBE presentation at the former LAMs dinner on 1 October 2011

General stuff - _{removed from Home page -24 Oct 2011}

Did you know that on 21 October 2011 its NATIONAL HEROES DAY, to find out more go to www.heroesday.org.uk

Alan Davies has sent in another photo to be included with the Montague of Posties during the 60s, click here to view

Read how Gordon Ronald Wardell became known as Reg on his posting to Bad Oeynhausen.

General stuff - _{removed from Home page -18 Oct 2011}

Jim Steer has informed us of the sad news that Ray Fenn passed away on 4th Oct. Ray was one of the founder members of this Association and will be sorely missed. The REA PCS send their sincere Condolences to his wife Toshe and their family. For details of Ray's funeral on 17th October please see Jim's entry on the Guest book

Thanks to Margaret Grant and John Jackett, the In Memoriam page has now been updated with the names of all former PCS colleagues who are no longer with us. If anyone else has any information that they think should be included on this page then please email the webmaster

Dave Muckle has sent in some photo's and a write up on The Great Escape 2, visit the Photograph page to find out all about it

General stuff - _{removed from Home page -28 Sept 2011}

George Nicholson has informed us of the sad news that Ted Jenkinson has passed away. The Association has lost another great character. REA PCS send their deepest sympathy to Anne.

Some more photo's have been added to the Photographs page -June Lowe's photo Hong Kong, John Jackett's pics of the RSM's plaques of Mill Hill & Pete Holman's pic of the Mess members at the Queen's Coronation.

Brendan Quirk has sent in various photos of his time in Postal. As there were so many of them I have had to put them onto 2 pages - Part 1 and Part 2 on the Photograph page

In Memory of John Pickford, who was an outstanding athlete and also a member of the Army Champion Cross Country team, Doug Swanson has sent in a picture of the 1982 Postal & Courier Depot Army Athletics Champion Team which can be seen on the Photograph page

Brian Smith has sent in some photos of the Royal Engineers Museum taken on a recent visit there. Vist the Photograph page

General stuff - _{removed from Home page -26 Aug 2011}

The funeral for John Pickford will be held on Thursday 25 August at 11.30am at St Pauls Church, Whitehall Road, Drighlington, Leeds BD11 1AT. Then afterwards at New Farnley Community Centre LS12 5EA. No black ties and no black for the ladies. Family flowers only, donations can be made at the Church for the Help for Heroes Fund.

Stuart Cambridge has passed on the sad news that John Pickford died suddelnly on his way back from holiday, he was 53. The REA PCS branch send their Condolences to Delaine and family.

General stuff - _{removed from Home page -17 Aug 2011}

Lou Lister's photos of the Aberdeen Gathering have now been added to the Photograph page. I apologise for the quality but this is how I received them

William Skeel has been presented with his Pingat Jasa Malaysia Medal, visit the Photograph page to see the presentation. Also read his Recollections of his time with 40 Postal Unit RE in 1960 on The Recollections page

Colin Stables and his colleagues have raised the magnificent sum of £6846.81 for Help for Heroes by completing the Maryport Coastal Walk 2011. This is the second year the walk has been done and it brings their total raised to the Grand sum of £13,842.04. See their photos on the Photograph Page. Well done to everyone who took part.

June Lowe's photos of the Newcastle Reunion have now been added to the Photograph Page

Harry Eagle's photos of the Armed Forces Day Parade in Edinburgh, have been corrected and 3 more added see them on the Photograph Page

Visit the Photograph page and see Lou Lister's and Ian Ward's photos of the gathering at the Armed Forces Day in Edinburgh on 25th June 2011

Congratulations to Dave Muckle and his colleagues on completing the Great Escape 2 and so far raising over £13,000 to be shared equally between The Royal British Legion and Help for Heroes. Donations can still be made by visiting www.greatescape2.net/donate.html

General stuff - _{removed from Home page -21 June 2011}

Read John Jacketts & Others Recollections of time spent in Oman

Track Dave Muckle's progress in the Great Escape2 by clicking on www.greatescape2.net

More photos of the Glasgow Gathering on the Photograph page, this time from Ian Ward

John Doherty & Lou Lister have sent in photos of the gathering in Glasgow on 28 May 2011. Click their names or go to the Photograph page to see who was there.

General stuff - _{removed from Home page -6 June 2011}

Dave Muckle writes: Well the time is upon us for the planning to become reality, we leave on Saturday 4th June. We will be in Chatham Dockside tomorrow (Fri 3 June) at the Ship and Trades Pub from 10am, we're being measured for our special dvt socks by a couple of nurses - should be fun! The BBC are coming down to do some filming so watch the local news tomorrow night, we migh be on it. There are also the photo sessions that we have to do for sponsors and alike, I hate having my photo taken, don't know why coz I'm gordeous but there you go.

On Saturday morning the tracker system goes live on our website www.greatescape2.net follow the link and you can follow us as we make our way around Europe, hopefully there won't be too many circles as I've done the routes, could be embarrassing. If you are coming along on saturday morning to ride with us to Capel le Ferne, see you there, if not see you when we get back.

Dave from everyone here at the REA PCS branch we wish you and your teammates all the very best on this challenge and hope you reach your goal with the donations

There's still time to make a donation in support of Dave Muckle and eight colleagues who are taking part in THE GREAT ESCAPE 2 beginning 4th June and plan to raise £10,000 to be divided between 2 great charities - Help for Heroes and The Royal British Legion. Visit the Notice Board and read more about this epic journey and follow the links to make your donations and help them achieve their goal.

Lou Lister has informed us that a former LAM member Alan Johnson has passed away. Unfortunately we have no other details.

Margaret Grant was informed yesterday that Brenda Daley (nee Rossiter) passed away on 25th May. Brenda served in Postal late 50's early 60's and she was a member of the WRAC Postal Branch and the REPS Association. Details of the funeral are not known yet.

Dave Blane has sent us in some photos of Hong Kong 1975 visit the Photographs page to see if you know anyone.

Mark Burton via Lou Lister has sent in some Photos of the PCD Football team 1971-1972 and 1972-73 and The Shooting Team. Visit the Photograph page

General stuff - _{removed from Home page -19 May 2011}

Graham Meacher has informed us of the sad news that Vanessa Bellamy passed away suddenly on 21 April. Her funeral will be held on Wed 18 May, please see Graham Meacher's entry on the Guest book for more information. Vanessa was a lovely lady who will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Our condolences go to Mel and family from Posties far and wide.

(I apologise for the lateness of this entry but I have been away and this is my first chance at catching up with the Webpage)

General stuff - _{removed from Home page -3 May 2011}

John Jackett's photos of the Verge Inn Club, Dusseldorf - early 60's have been added to the Photographs page

John Jackett's photo of the 1962/63 HPD Football team has been added to the Photographs page

Alan Leary has sent in some photos of BFPO 21 Emblem, see them on the Photographs page

Pat Hynes & Audrey Crook's (nee Titch Donovan) photos of the Newcastle Reunion have been added to the Photographs page

The first REunion photos have been added to the Photographs page thanks to John Doherty

General stuff - _{removed from Home page -15 Apr 2011}

We have been informed by Chris Connaughton of the sad news that Dennis Bertie has passed away after suffering a heart attack early on Monday morning. Dennis and Gina were both at the REunion at Newcastle at the weekend ferried there and back from Doncaster by Derek and Maggie Watt and Dennis was in good spirits when they left him Sunday afternoon. Gina our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

For information on the Funeral arrangements for Dennis Bertie please see Chris Connaughton's entry in the Guest Book

23-26 Mar 2012-WRAC Association Grand Reunion, Bristol. This is held every 3yrs for all ranks & trades. More info in Lioness or from WRAC Association. Thanks to Margaret Grant, MBE for the info

If anyone has any information on events that are happening in 2011 that you think other members might be interested in please email the webmaster and I will include them on the 'Events' page of the website

General stuff - _{removed from Home page -5 Apr 2011}

John Doherty's photos have been added to the Photograph page

If anyone would like the book of The Cuneo Connection which contains colour photos of all Postal Cuneo's, please ring Debs on 0208 5893293. The notice board will be updated with this information

1-3 April 2011 is the date of the Reunion to be held at The Village Hotel, Newcastle. Click here for the Booking form Please note the prices have changed since those printed in the August Posthorn, the biggest rise is for 3 nights stay.

Bill Skeel has sent in some photos of Hong Kong 1963 and they can be found in the Photograph Gallery

The Events page has been updated for 2011, thanks to Jim Steer for the information

General stuff - _{removed from Home page -12 Mar 2011}

Jacqueline Dobbins asks if anyone recognise's her dad, see his picture on the Photograph Gallery

More photos of the Dundee Gathering sent in by David Thornton, see the Photograph Gallery

Visit the Photograph Gallery to see Ian Ward's photos of the Dundee Gathering on 29 January 2011

On 2 July 2011 at 1200hrs the Southeast Group of the RE Association of which Postal & Courier are a branch, will be holding a group luncheon. For more information visit the Events page

REA Centenary 2012 - On 18 August 2012 the Southeast Group will be holding a reception in Brompton Barracks. For more information visit the Events page

Thanks to Jim Steer for the above information.

More photos have been added to Harold Meads collection of Aden 1959/60. Harold is an Ex National Service RE Postal Service and served 1958/60 in 19 CPD Cyprus & 261 PURE Aden. Visit the Photographs page to see if you know anyone

General stuff - _{removed from Home page -29 Dec 2010}

John Smart has sent in some photos taken at various places in Borneo 1965. Visit the Photographs page

Help for Heroes have launched a new website to let Fundraises publicise their events and share ideas. Visit www.HeroNet.org.uk for more information

General stuff - _{removed from Home page -17 Nov 2010}

If anyone is going to the Lord Mayor's Parade in London this weekend, look out for Dave Muckle, he is an outrider for the Royal British Legion float (104), its the first time the riders branch has been invited so they want to make a good impression. To see Dave in his 'Poppy' biker vest visit the Photographs page

Another photo added to those sent in by Margaret Grant MBE of the 2010 WRAC Reunion,

Wigan Borough Veterans Council have asked for their webpage to be added to our Links page or go to the Notice board to read more about their work in aid of Veterans

The Updated Posthorn for August 2010 is online now for all to read

General stuff - _{removed from Home page -24 Oct 2010}

Lou Lister has sent in an Obituary for Legs Diamond, it can be read on the In Memoriam page

Colin Stables took part in the Maryport Coastal Walk and raised the magnificant sum of ££6995.23 for H4H. See his certificate and letter of thanks on the Photographs page

Mark Atwell & David Thornton have completed their charity bike ride from Lands End to John O'Groats and have so far raised £750 for H4H

Mick Atkinson and his team of ladies did a bike ride for Help for Heroes around Goole on Saturday 2 October and finished at 1300hrs outside the Old Goole Working Men's Club. The amount raised so far with donations via the REA PCS, Old Goole Working Men's Club and the Mill Hill PCS Veterans' Association is £1,130. Mick says 'THANK YOU ALL, THIS WAS A TREMENDOUS EFFORT, it brought a tear to my eye. The monies have been paid into H4H.' Well done to Mick & his team and thanks to Lou Lister for the photos.

Ian Ward has sent in his photos of the Goole Weekend 2-3 October 2010

Brian Smith & Mel Boswell 46 years on from their days in PTS 22 (1964)

General stuff - _{removed from Home page - 9 Oct 2010}

The funeral for Legs Diamond will be held on Friday 8th October at 13:15hrs, the internment will follow at 14:00hrs. Edna has asked that all ex Servicemen wear Regimental/Corps/Association ties please. For more information please see Lou Listers entries on the Guest Book

Dot & John Shoulder say hello from sunny Spain with their 'Visitors' - yes thats where the webmaster got to!!

Read Lou Lister's tribute to Arthur Grundy - The Empty Chair on the In Memoriam page

General stuff - _{removed from Home page - 6 Oct 2010}

We were informed yesterday by Larrie Peacock & Lou Lister of the sad news that Legs Diamond passed away peacefully in hospital on Saturday 2nd October. As many of you know from Lou's entries on the Guest Book, Legs had been in hospital for several months. Many ex Postal knew or have heard of Legs and will have their own stories & memories of a larger than life character. He will be greatly missed in the family of ex Posties. RIP Legs. Our condolences to Edna. Funeral arrangements to follow.

There's still time to donate to Mark Atwell's & Dave Thornton's Charities as they continue their cycle ride from Lands End to John O'Groats 13th-24th September. Mark is raising money for 'Help for Hero's' and Dave is raising money for 'East Anglia Children's Hospice', both very worthy causes. To read more and find out how to donate please go to the Notices page.

General stuff - _{removed from Home page - 20 Sept 2010}

Chris Connaughton has informed us of the sad news that Arthur Grundy has passed away in a fatal car crash, he will be remembered as a mentor, a soldier, a father, and a friend. RIP Arthur. For details of the funeral on 10 September 2010 please see Lou Lister's 2 entries in the Guest book.

Brian Smith has sent in a photo of Spr Pete Riddett's last resting place, he died in Nov 1966 aged 21

More names and another photo have been added to Lou Lister & Brians Smith's PTS photo,

Ian Ward's photos of the Edinburgh gathering have been added to the Photograph page

The following photos have been added to the Photograph page - Eugenie (Jean) Crook, Lou Listers photos of the Edinburgh gathering and John Doherty's photos of the Edinburgh gathering - for you all to see

General stuff - _{removed from Home page - 20 Aug 2010}

Eddie Rea photo of Verden 1973

Photo sent in by John Doherty from 1960/61

Read Doug Swanson's Obituary for Brigadier Rolph James, CBE

See photos of Bob Moonie in Jersey

John Doherty has sent some photos in of the Sterling Get Together on Saturday 15 May

General stuff - _{removed from Home page - 16 May 2010}

Go to the Photographs page to see all the photos of the 2010 Reunion

Mick Atkinson's bike ride for Help for Heroes will take place on Saturday 2nd October 2010. Start & finish at the Old Goole Working Mens Club at about 1230.

The Events page has been updated for 2010. Thanks to Jim Steer for the information

2010 REA Families Weekend - 14-21 May 2010 at Mundesley Holiday Village Norfolk

General stuff - _{removed from Home page - 27 April 2010}

The grand total of £230 was raised for Help for Heroes over the Reunion Weekend. Mick Atkinson says once again "Thank you all at Coventry for such a TREMENDOUS EFFORT". The bike ride will take place on Saturday 2nd October 2010. Start & finish at the Old Goole Working Mens Club at about 1230. Anyone that lives in the area, please spare some time to go and cheer Mick on and lets hope he raises a lot more money for Help for Heroes.

John Doherty has sent his photos in of the Reunion see them on the Photographs page

More photos on the Photographs page of the Reunion sent in by Gilliam Peacock & June Lowe

Margaret Grant has sent her photos in of the Reunion, visit the Photographs page to see

Audrey Crook has sent her photos in of her visit to The National Arboretum & The Reunion, go to the Photographs page

More photos have been added to the Doug Swanson page taken at the Reunion, visit the Photographs page

General stuff - _{removed from Home page - 27 Sept 09}

Some book reviews below I have received that you may be interested in. Click the titles to find out more:
Lest We Forget - A Double Remembrance
Ricky - The Early Years & Our Lad Ricky
Sole Survivor - One Man's Journey - Review by Peter Redfern

John Scott photos to view these photos you need Adobe (the file was so big I had to compress it). You can download Adobe free from the Posthorn page

General stuff - _{removed from Home page - 6 July 2009}

17 June 2009 We heard the sad news today that Mick Whitehead's beloved wife Sigrid slipped peacefully away last week after 15 months bravely and uncomplainingly battling cancer and the funeral was yesterday near Iserlohn. Our thoughts are with Mick at this sad time.and Rheindahlen Rejects 1974

General stuff - _{removed from Home page - 20 Mar 2007}

John Jackett's - Pictures of Mill Hill 1960-61 and Rheindahlen Rejects 1974

General stuff - _{removed from Home page - 5 Mar 2007}

John Shoulder's - Picture of the Remembrance Day, Mill Hill - 12 Nov 06

Veteran's Badge - Update can be found at www.mod.uk/

PCS Standard Dedication - 28 Oct 06 - pictures of the great day.

Margaret Grant's - Pictures of the WRAC Postal Reunion 2006

Message from Secretary - Larry Peacock and Pete Braithwaite will be taking on the reins of Secretary and Editor of the Posthorn respectively in March 2008 subject to being elected by our members.

Corps Memorial official opening - 1 May 07 - at The National Memorial Arboretum - more details to follow - see John Shoulder's Memorial pictures

Note that the Webmaster's email address has changed to webmaster@pcsbranch.org.uk