Hi all we have eventually booked the reunion venue for the 2012 reunion. We have booked the Invicta hotel in Plymouth for the 8th of September clear lower deck at 19:30 pipe down 22:59.
The cost of the reunion will be £30 per ticket with a hot/cold buffet and entertainment. I have been assured that there will be plenty of Pussers rum available.
If you want to book a room at the Invicta contact them directly on 01752 664 997 single rooms are £60 Doubles and Twins are £77.50 BB don’t forget to tell them its for the Argonaut reunion.
Other accommodation is available in the vicinity of the Invicta.
If you would like to attend please contact me by the usual method.
Flipper
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Re reunion 2012 my preferences,Plymouth,accomodation either on site or nearby,buffet,£20/30,disco.Served in Argonaut 1974/76 in touch with several of my RO,s Mess. Missed last one due to sickness.Come on shipmates lets stick together for the Argo!!
Hiya Pusser. Me and Ronnie Meldrum were desperate to go to a reunion – to the point that we even thought of organising our own. Now that you have taken the bull by the horns we certainly are in agreement with all your proposals. Any idea what month? Also, Ron has set up a Facebook page for the Argonaut so would welcome any one who was associated with the ship to have a look and join it. Whilst I’m about it I had better join this Association.
Hi H. It would be good to get the reunion going again! It would be a good idea to alternate between Pompey and Guz – although Argonaut was Guz-based for most of the time people do move around. £20-30 seems reasonable for a buffet. I think there needs to be some music – disco or background – it depends on whether people want to dance or talk/catch up – I never was a great dancer!
It would be great to have a reunion again, the last one in May 2010 was a great success-there are some photos posted on the facebook site. I am now in touch with some of the Stokers from 80-81 so I will drop them a line to try and get them to join in.
Do you have any idea of a date yet or are you just speculating at the moment. I think a buffet and disco are a good idea, somewhere central perhaps. The Astor seemed like a decent place with accomodation and other accomodation nearby.
Do any ex Argos out there know what happened to the ships nameplate when she was scapped?
It’s great that someone is looking into organising another reunion. Thanks. The one in 2010 was excellent and as Rob Ford states; there are a few of us Stokers from Argonaut 82 (Falklands) that are in touch with each other and I would think that at least 6 or 7 of us will attend possibly with partners. I’m sure wherever the venue turns out to be, we would all make it anyway and a buffet and some music is a great idea. I’m sure we’d all be willing to pay around £20 a head. As with the 2010 reunion, the weekend of 19/20th May would be an ideal date as it would be almost 30 years to the day when the Argonaut suffered serious bomb damage in San Carlos Bay – a date we will all remember!. I look forward to it – Standby!
With regards to the Argonaut’s nameplate – try Potter’s front door! those of us who served onboard with Potter will know who I mean as he spent most of his naval career on the Argonaut!
I have suggested to Andy that Mrs Shirley Winn of IOW Tours be approcahed to give a quote for a reunion. They are brilliant http://www.iowtours.com/whatwecando.asp and take all the hassle out of the orgaising. Check out the SAMA (82) website Unit Reunions 2012 and Events Nationally 2012 pages to see what is organised already http://www.sama82.org.uk.dnnmax.com/ In addition be aware of the new concessionary fare scheme to the Falklands which has a page on the website.
Regards
SAMA (82) Trustee
I would be interested in attending another reunion, however there are some other events taking place in May also ….. the dedication of the Falklands National Memorial at the National Arboretum on Sunday 20th May and a weekend concert / march in Gosport 26th and 27th (details on the SAMA82 website).
On another note, how much subs do I owe ??
Im happy to go with Plymouth in May as said by others below/above, I think The Astor was fine and a great weekend was had by all.
love to attend any reunion. not seen many faces since i left in 82 after we had de stored and went into dry dock. any guys out there who went on the armilla patrol 81 and down south in 82?? be nice to hear from you
I’m happy to attend a reunion where ever it’s decided to be. The last one at the Astor (2010) was a good night. I served on the Argo 1979- 1982 was also on the Armilla patrol (lots of sun beer and banyans). I am still in touch with Paul (Gooch) Roberts who still lives in North Wales. We resided down the Greenies mess down Aft. It would be good to hear from anyone who remembers us!!
Hi,
Any news on a date/venue for the reunion yet, some of us 80-82 Stokers are up for it and I am sure that when it is arranged more will confirm attendance.
Cheers
don’t quite understand the web site, however if anybody remembers me and i’m sure there are then please e-mail
I remember you quite well Tony, sitting in Pos mess with Tag , myself and the most famous song was ” only you” by the Platters, Gulf trip in 81
Any more news about the date and venue of the re-union?
Just had a quick look at the feedback form. Just to say that I don’t care where, don’t really mind the cost (within reason) and don’t mind if it is a buffet, sit down meal or all you can drink night…I just need a good night out with my old oppos!
And I remember both of you when I was POs Messman – happy, boozy (IPA) days! Best wishes, Alf
Any progress on the reunion? We’ve got at least 8 stokers from 82 who wish to attend. I’m sure wherever the venue turns out to be we will all make it. The weeekend of 19/20th May would be ideal for reasons mentioned previously but I’m aware that there is a concert and a ceremonial march going on the weeekend after in Gosport. I’m now speaking on behalf of Ian (Jonah) Jones as he is only small and someone has placed his keyboard on the top shelf and he can;t reach it – even standing on a chair! Also on behalf of Ian(Hammy) Hamiltion as he is built like Stoneman and the size of his fingers are not conducive to using a keyboard! Hope to hear something soon? Regards, Landscape.
Just all head down to Gosport for the weekend of 26th /27th May for the Reunion and concert on HMS Sultan Polo Fields on Sat 26th and on Sunday 27th May a march through Gosport for the Falkland Veterans to excercise their right to the Freedom of the Borough behind a Royal Marine Band, with a Service in the Falkland Gardens and a reception afterwards. If there are enough veterans from a particular unit, then it may be possible to have your own platoon. The SAMA (82) Caravan and Camping Branch have secured pitches on Kingfisher Caravn Park acroos the road from the Polo Fields, so bring a carvan/campervan/tent and save on Hotel Bills.
There will be a Platoon (or platoons) of Falkand Veterans marching in the National Armed Forces Day parade in Plymouth on 30th June 2012. We have asked to lead the parade with the SAMA (82) National Standard as this is the 30th Anniversary and there is nothing planned in London. See SAMA Website and Discussion Board for details.
Dont forget, that the main event for the 30th Anniversary of the Falklands Conflict is the dedication of the Falklands Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas on Sunday 27th May. This is during the weekend of the SAMA (82) AGM and Gala Dinner on Saturday 19th May. Why not come along to that and use it as your reunion too? Details on the SAMA (82) website.
If you are thinking of attending the reunion please could you let me know so I can judge how many tickets need printing. Thank you to those who have already paid or have signaled their intention to attend.
Flipper
myself and Ronnie Meldrum definitely coming. Still trying to round up the rest of the 74 brigade.
I will be there Flipper
Hi Flipper, Please count myself and Ian Jones in for the reunion. We will be bringing two or three guests between us. – Standby!
Hello to everyone. I have just found this website and am very impressed that people stay in touch with each other. I was the doctor on Argonaut during the Falklands. I joined as she left Plymouth and left from Ascension on the way back so my stay was very short. Short but highly memorable and I often think of our two shipmates, Iain Stuart and Mathew Boldy who didn’t come home with us. Not sure if I can make the reunion but wish everyone well. Andrew Summers
To Titch and Ronnie M see u at reunion in touch with Smudge Smith try and get the rest of the comms mess of 74 to attend cheers.
Really looking forward to it. I will buzz the others as soon as i can.
Hi All . I was the canman through the gulf tour and the falklands ( famous for my burnt mars bars). Will see if I can make this year reunion
I was the main jack dusty on armilla and down south,residing in 3m with shiner, dinger, george peel and all the other reprobates. probably famous for taking a toilet break on the dhoby waller whilst in dry dock (7 days nines).
I will be going gosport in may, so be nice o catch up and swing some lanterns.
Hi Des,
You may not be able to put a face to the name – as I can’t with you – but you may remember the name, I was a junior stoker at the time with the nickname Landscape! A few of us are planning to be there in Gosport in a couple of weeks, I belive they are putting a ‘do’ on in the Warrant Officers mess at Sultan on the Saturday. I will be with Henry Ford, Dib Dob and Jonah to name a few, so be sure to make yourself known. By the way I remember Shiner and also Dinger as I went to school with Dinger – do you know if they will be there as well? See you soon – Andy ‘Landscape’ Gardner
If you are intendning to go to the Reunion Social in Sultan on 26th May and the Parade and reception in Gosport on Sunday 27th May, then you need to get your names on the List for the gate at Sultan or YOU WILL NOT GET IN (there is a £5 a head charge for this social). You will also need to apply for a ticket for the reception on 27th May if you wish to go to that after the Freedom Parde and service in Gosport. You need to email Smokey at the FVF. Full details of this weekend and where to apply for tickets (and all other known events and reunions) are on the Events Nationally 2012 and the Unit Reunions 2012 pages of the SAMA (82) website. If you know of any reunions or events not on those pages, send the details to SAMA (82) via the link on the Home page of the website and we will list them for you.
Joe Erskine
SAMA (82) Trustee and FVF Welfare Officer
I meant to say, the social event is in the WR and SRs Mess HMS Sultan on 26th May and NOT on the Polo Fields as first stated. Had to pull the horns in I am afraid. Should still be a good night, but I reiterate that to get through the gate at Sultan you must have your name on the list as stated above. Hope to see many of you at the Arboretum on 20th for the Dedication of the Falklands Memorial and then the following weekend in Gosport. Hope you have a good reunion.