Jever Steam Laundry

Calling Notice for 7May11 & Minutes of Annual General Meeting 17Apr10

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JEVER STEAM LAUNDRY

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JSL AGM 7th May 2011

RAF CLUB

128 Piccadilly, London, W1J 7PY.
(100 yards E of Hyde Park Corner tube or 600 yds W of Green Park- Both Piccadilly Line).

1. A note on the 2011 AGM in the RAF Club on the 7th May 2011, 'release brakes' at 1830, or before if short of fuel.

2. Truncated report on 2010 minutes. Forty attended. Majority happy with the arrangements to be repeated this year, including food.

3. Those 7 (to the best of our knowledge) who 'landed' finally this year would wish us carry on enjoying the JSL and I hope you come and help us do so. They were: Bill Blake 4 Sqn, Dave Watt Eng Wg, Les Swart, from 93 Sqn Jim Bradley, Pete Barrow and Dave Chadwick, and from 118 Sqn its famous CO John Freeborn DFC and Bar and WWII member Wally Milne.

4. Let me just remind you, we welcome the relatives of those who have died, regardless of when. If any relatives come, please do not feel shy, but do help us by introducing yourselves so that we can perhaps find someone who hopefully can chat with you about the days your loved one was at Jever. Even if we can't find someone for you who knew your relative, we will introduce you to a 'regular'.

5. On the lighter side we had an excellent reunion back in Germany in October 2010. A party of 24 were invited back by the German Air Force to take part in the closing down ceremonies for Brockzetel, the old home of 101 Signals. We were also given an excellent tour of GAF Jever and the usual wonderful supper in the Officers' Mess. Their gift to us will be on display at this year's reunion on the 7th.

6. The Club is repeating its choice of one of the following four hot dishes:

1. Steak Kidney and Mushroom Pie with Roast Potatoes & Vegetables - £13.50.

2. Chicken Curry with Rice - £13.50.

3. Sausage & Mash - £13.50.

4. Grilled Minute Steak & Chips - £14.90.

7. If you or anyone in your party wishes to eat then please would you pre-order using the form Mick has appended to this letter. With all that is going on in the club on the evening of the 7th logistics could be a problem unless we know the exact numbers requiring food. Knowing the numbers help with the logistics of serving it upstairs in the Presidents Room. Last year they delivered them all at the same time and there was plenty to go around.

8. When you reply to our Calling Notice please let Mick know if you want food and what your or your party choices are. Please pay for it on the night. If you are staying at the Club give your room number and it will be charged to your account.

ACCOMMODATION

9. We have unwittingly clashed with an 8 Squadron (don't know who they are!!) who are also meeting at the club on the 7th. However, Mick still has 3 rooms reserved for anyone who wishes to stay at the Caledonian Club, 9 Halkin Street - the other side of Hyde Park Corner, (you do not have to be a member of either club), just let Mick know what type of room you would like. The Caledonian Club doubles rooms at the weekend are £135 - they also have singles for £117 which includes breakfast whereas the RAF Club do not include breakfast. You can also go on the waiting list at the RAF Club.

10. The costs at the RAF Club, if you get one from the waiting list, are as follows:

Single room £76

Double room £120

Double Superior room £134

PLEASE WILL YOU FILL IN THE ATTACHED FORM AND SEND IT TO MICK

Come to the JSL while years last!

I have the honour to be
Your Almost Obedient Chairman

Pat King

                                                          JEVER STEAM LAUNDRY

                                                                    AGM 2011

To Mick Ryan, Far End, Chipstead Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent Tn13 2RG

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                                                          AGM 7 May 2011 1830 hrs

I will/will not be attending.      Accompanied/unaccompanied

I do/do not require accommodation

MICK IS QUITE HAPPY FOR YOU TO REPLY BY E-MAIL at:

Mick_ryan@dial.pipex.com

Please note that we use email letters to all those who have email addresses and ordinary mail to those who do not so please keep us up to date.

FOOD CHOICES ALL. Please enter number of each required:

1. Steak, Kidney & Mushroom Pie - Roast Pots & Vegs £13.50.........
2. Chicken Curry with Rice £13.50........
3. Sausage & Mash £13.50........
4. Grilled Minute Steak & Chips £14.90.......

Updates (Especially email)

Address:
Email.
Telephone's.......................................................................
Information Comments or Polite (MN) Suggestions

1.  I offer the following suggestions for those who may make a late decision to come and may not be able to gain a room in the Club.

                                                     Alternative Accommodation

2.  Where web sites exist, I leave those of you on the net to look up the details. I have included some basic information on the accommodation for those not on the net so you will be able to contact the organisation of your choice.

3.  Caledonian Club.   The RAF Club has reciprocal arrangements with other clubs both in UK and overseas for RAF Club members only.   The Caledonian Club is one of them and is within easy walking distance of the Club, being at 9 Halkin Street Belgravia.   [See map below}.   The telephone number is: 020 7235 51662 - however, do not deal direct with the Caledonian Club in the first instance.   I suggest you do that through Mick to avoid any booking cockups.   I have included the number so if you are accommodated there you can contact the Caledonian Club about your personal arrangements.

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4.  Direct Hotels London - www.Hotels.com.   Modestly calls itself the most popular Hotels website for cheap hotels in London.   I suggest that if you are not on the net you ask a relative of friend who is, if you can call and see the website.   It would be easy for the person to book online for you.   There is a map showing where the hotels are. Prices vary according to the 'Star' rating.   If you make a sudden late decision to attend call on 0871-200-01718.

5.  Victory Services Club - www.vsc.co.uk.   The Victory Services Club is a Tri-Service, All Ranks Members' Club for currently serving and retired members of the Armed Forces, ideally located at Marble Arch in the heart of London's West End.   You will need to join (Single membership is £20 per annum through varying other categories to the most expensive Family [joint] £45 per annum).

6.  Even if you are not coming to the AGM, it is worth noting that parents or children of serving or ex-service personnel can join in their own right under one of the membership categories, even though they have not been in any of the armed services. So if you or one of you family take grandchildren (or in our family more accurately termed 'domestic terrorists') to London for treats just once a year you will more than likely break even.   Two visits and you are in the money.    Costs vary: a single room, including breakfast, is £39.50.and at the other end of the scale, a family room en suite with 2 adults plus 1 sprog is £144.50.   If you are not on the net, I suggest you do as I suggested above and ask a relative or friend who is to let you see the website.   You can then do a virtual tour.   It's a really good deal.   Telephone 020-7616-8302.

7.  I hope this information was useful.

LIST OF POTENTIAL ATTENDEES AT THE JSL AGM 2011 - SAT 7 MAY 11

RAF Club Room Booking Ref

Pat King - President - 4. Steak & ChipsOwn booking
Audrey King 2. Chicken CurryOwn booking
Dickie Barraclough - 4. Steak & Chips£117 Caledonian booked
Michael Collins 1. Steak Kidney PieNot required
Jenny Collins 1. Steak Kidney PieNot required
Don Exley - 3. Sausage & mashNot required
Ron Gray - 1 Steak Kidney PieOwn booking
Del Gray - 1 Steak Kidney PieOwn booking
Roger Hymans - 1. Steak Kidney PieNot required
Helen Hymans - 3. Sausage & mashNot required
Peter Jones - 1. Steak Kidney PieNot required
David Lockspeiser - 1. Steak Kidney PieNot required
Johnny Macknish - 2. Chicken CurryNot required
Bill Maish - 2. Chicken CurryNot required
Barrie Palmer - 3. Sausage & mash£135 Caledonian booked
Veronica Palmer - 2. Chicken CurryCaledonian booked
Eric Pigdon - 2. Chicken CurryNot Required
Nigel Pigdon - 2. Chicken CurryNot Required
Al Pollock - 2. Chicken CurryNot required
Gordon Reed - 2. Chicken CurryNot required
Mick Ryan, Web Master - 3. Sausage & Mash 1486400
Jo Ryan - 4. Steak & Chips 1486400
Gordon TalbotOwn booking
Sheila TalbotOwn booking

17 + 7 ladies = 24 total

Total Meal choices:

1. Steak Kidney Pie - 7
2. Chicken Curry with Rice - 8
3. Sausage & Mash. - 4
4. Steak & Chips - 3
No food - 2
Total Meals - 22

Apologies for Absence:

Pictures of AGM 2011 at the RAF Club, on 7th May 2011
(Thanks to Eric Pigdon and Ron Gray for them all.)