Annual Seafarers’ Service

[Administrator]

Re: Annual Seafarers’ Service at the Memorial Hall, Barry

We are now able to confirm that the date of our Annual Service will be Saturday 20th September 2008. This is our Eleventh Service and will again be held in the Memorial Hall, Barry at 11.00 AM. The provisional date for next year’s service is Saturday 19th September 2009.

The Reverend M. Davies, honorary chaplain to the Merchant Navy Association (Wales) Barry Branch, will officiate, whilst the organist, Ben Snowden, will provide the musical accompaniment.

The service is open to all organisations and members of the general public. It is especially hoped that 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 life boat 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 10.30 AM with a blessing. All other organizations 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 tis is once again, a successful event.

Yours faithfully

Mr. J. T. Greenway

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