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Post by Administrator on Aug 27, 2008 21:36:24 GMT
ANNUAL SEAFARERS’ SERVICE
The Merchant Navy Association (Wales) Barry Branch
BARRY MEMORIAL HALL
11 AM.
Saturday, 20th September. 2008
The Revd. Malcolm Davies O. St. John officiating as Honorary Chaplain to the Barry Branch of the Merchant Navy Association.
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Post by Administrator on Sept 18, 2008 23:26:55 GMT
ANNUAL SEAFARERS’ SERVICE, BARRY
This is our 11th service and will again be held in the Memorial Hall, Barry at 11am. The provisional date for next year’s service is Saturday, September 19, 2009.
The Reverend M Davies, honorary chaplain to the Merchant Navy Association (Wales) Barry Branch, will officiate, while the organist, Ben Snowden, will provide the musical accompaniment.
The service is open to all organisation and members of the general public.
It is especially hoped family members of serving and former members of the Merchant Navy, Royal Navy and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary will also attend. A collection will be taken during the service towards the cost of the service and in aid of seafarers’ charities.
In holding a Seafarers’ Service, we acknowledge the vital role played by the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force in convoy duties, also all those who follow the calling of the sea, deep sea fishermen, the lifeboat service etc.
The presence of Branch Standards will be greatly appreciated at the service, The order of parade being: The Merchant Navy Associations, The Royal Navy, The Royal Air Force, The Royal British Legion and all other standards.
A branch wreath will be laid prior to the service at the Merchant Navy Monument at 10.20am with a blessing. All other organisations are welcome to lay wreaths at this event.
A light buffet, bar and beverages will follow the service at the Memorial Hall annexe, for invited guests.
We hope that you will continue to support and assist us in helping us to ensure that this is once again, a successful event.
Mr J T Greenway The Merchant Navy Association (Wales) Barry Branch
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