It is with very great sadness that we report the loss of Mr John Coles

It is with great sadness that we report of the sudden passing of our Vice Chairman Mr Albert John Coles. John was not only our Vice Chairman but our Wings Appeal Organiser and Voting Delegate, he worked tirelessly for many years for RAFA and has been a leading figure in our branch since it’s inception three and half years ago. He will be greatly missed and leaves us with a rather large hole to fill not only in involvement but in wider experience. Our thoughts are very much with Shirley and the family.

562356_385599324900825_2130972515_nHappier times – John ( pictured on the left ) in his element manning the stand along with Steve

 

The funeral will take place on Monday the 27th June 2016 at 2.30pm at the Parish Church St Eval followed by the burial in the church grounds. The wake post burial is at the Community Centre.

Dress – Servicemen No 1 with medals and RAFA Members Blazers / Jackets with Medals.

Would all of you who are attending please let Secretary Mr Alan Goudge know if you are intending on staying post service, so that he may pass on expected number for refreshments.

Can I ask you all to be seated in the Church by 2.15pm. If no seats available standing room to the rear and right hand side is available.

Secretary General Nick Bunting visits the Branch.

On the 1st of June the branch welcomed Mr Nick Bunting, the Secretary General of the Royal Airforces Association, along with Area Director Mr Paul Baker. A good showing of members turned out to enjoy a quiz and a pasty and both Nick and Paul actively took part, thankfully on losing teams !! No prizes for guessing that on this occasion we allowed our own President and current Station Commander of RAF St Mawgan Wg Cdr Guy Bazelgette the honour of taking first place ….. the Treasurer’s team comprising his good lady, County Chairman, County Treasurer and the Branch Chairman’s good lady came a tactical second because the Prosecco tastes better than the Champagne …. honest Baz !! A selection of photos follow:

Picture by Chris Cox

Picture by Chris Cox

Picture by Chris Cox

Picture by Chris Cox

Picture by Chris Cox

Picture by Chris Cox

Picture by Chris Cox