THE ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION SHERINGHAM & DISTRICT BRANCHAt our meeting on Tuesday, 28th November the President of the Royal Air Forces
Association, Air Marshal Philip Sturley, CB MBE BSc FRAes was to have been our special
Guest. Unfortunately he was asked to take the chair running a major strategy exercise for
the Royal College of Defence Studies at relatively short notice. In the meantime Tom and Margaret had met and married, living in Bedfordshire until 6
months ago they moved to Norfolk. Between them they have 7 children and 20 grandchildren.
Since his retirement Tom has been chairman of Bedford Relate, Chairman of SSAFA in
Bedfordshire Vice- Chairman of a Board of Governors. He was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant
of Bedfordshire some 10 years ago .He now lives in Cley. In his speech he related a number
of fascinating stories from the moment he joined the RAF and until his retirement. The 70
members present clearly enjoyed his speech and as a result he had to answer a number of
questions. He was thanked by Derek Shrigley, the Branch Chairman. Air Marshal Philip
Sturley has agreed to be our Guest of Honour at the Branch AGM Luncheon at Kelling on
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Beavers LogWhat a funfilled time we've had leading up to Xmas, full of traditional activities both at the Hut and outdoors. We started our month with a wonderful night of craft activities with a Christmas theme - lots of cutting, sticking, drawing and colouring. Every Beaver went home clutching their special cards - and possibly wearing more of the glue and glitter than the cards had! Our ever popular reindeer trail was a great success - we carolled our way from Common Lane (just north of the Anglian Water site), round by the common, over the railway and up to finish at Lawson's Way. We had a couple of refreshment stops along the way (our thanks to the kind people who provided these) and everyone had a fantastic time seeing the Christmas Lights display at Lawson's Way. Our Disney themed fancy dress Xmas party moved venue as the Hut was being used for other purposes, so we partied down at the Community Centre. With plenty of Xmas games, a 'proper' 8mm film show projected onto a big screen (Jungle Book and Tom & Jerry) and a surprise visit by Santa, everyone had a good time and we were pleased to see some new faces there. The evening rounded off with a badge presentation ceremony and John Paine (group leader) attended to see 7 Beavers receive their Moving On awards as they now go up to Cubs. We restart on Tuesday 9th January, up at the Hut for a Welcome Back night - the rest of the months plans are shrouded in mystery ... what does Grey Beaver have in store? All will be revealed!! Friends of EA Air Ambulance Lottery Winners8 Dec Mrs M Salmon 15 Dec Mr Peter Williams INEKE'S SURGERYPop in and see her for a coffee and a chat. Don't forget, if you want to let us have some information or enter our competitions,
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@ Sheringham Community Paper - Issue 71 - 19th January 2007
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