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CONGRATULATIONS to
Vice President HILARY DANIEL 90 today 14th January 2021 We send you our best wishes for a speedy recovery in hospital. |
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NOTICE TO ALL GROUPS FROM THE WEBSITE EDITOR :-
ARE ALL YOUR CONTACT DETAILS CORRECT?
PLEASE CHECK AND LET ME KNOW AS I BELIEVE THERE COULD BE SOME AMENDMENTS MISSING. Thankyou
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BOOK REVIEW Just in time for Christmas? The Royal Observer Corps get a mention by the author. Read more here |
OBITUARY VIC HARSLEY 1934 - 2020 We are sad to announce that former whole time Senior Officer Vic Harsley has passed away. He was a much respected friend and colleague and will be sadly missed. Link here |
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OBITUARY RALPH PICKERING
22 Group Carlisle Passed away December 2020. Sadly missed. Read his Obituary here |
SAD NEWS:
We are sorry to announce that Chris Howard has passed away. Read Tributes from his RAFBF colleagues Li nk here |
NATIONAL SECRETARY'S SNIPPETS OCTOBER 2020
Read the latest news from National Committee including 2021 plans link |
BENTLEY PRIORY MUSEUM ITN News bulletin Take a look at the ITN News report from Bentley Priory celebrating the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Link below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgND_-JDWjo |
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Capel le Ferne MEMORIAL DAY 2021 Sunday 4th July 2021 More details nearer the date |
November 2020 - The BENTLEY PRIORY MUSEUM -
IS CLOSED AGAIN
We will be Re-Opening after the current Lockdown
WATCH THIS SPACE
When we do Please note new times:-
Open Days: to be advised
Opening Hours: To be advised
Entry Charges: £8 adults / £7 for concessions & Military
£4 for 6 - 16 year olds, 5 & under free
Refreshments available: Free Parking in museum.
PRE BOOKING REQUIRED please come along - we need your support.
Address: Mansion House Drive, Stanmore. Sat Nav postcode – HA7 3HT.
Visit our website www.bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk or call 0208 950 5526
IS CLOSED AGAIN
We will be Re-Opening after the current Lockdown
WATCH THIS SPACE
When we do Please note new times:-
Open Days: to be advised
Opening Hours: To be advised
Entry Charges: £8 adults / £7 for concessions & Military
£4 for 6 - 16 year olds, 5 & under free
Refreshments available: Free Parking in museum.
PRE BOOKING REQUIRED please come along - we need your support.
Address: Mansion House Drive, Stanmore. Sat Nav postcode – HA7 3HT.
Visit our website www.bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk or call 0208 950 5526
ROCA ANNUAL REUNION 2020 - FROM THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE
Due to the restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 Virus
This year's Reunion has been postponed.
A PROVISIONAL BOOKING HAS BEEN MADE FOR 2021
Read the details here
Due to the restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 Virus
This year's Reunion has been postponed.
A PROVISIONAL BOOKING HAS BEEN MADE FOR 2021
Read the details here
VE DAY 75
The Legion is now working hard in collaboration with others to develop plans to appropriately mark this significant WW2 anniversary within the challenging constraints of social distancing.
In the virtual space, The Royal British Legion will be hosting a livestream via our online channels featuring stories and memories from those who served and sacrificed during the Second World War and VE related activities – www.britishlegion.org.uk/veday75
On 8 May, we are inviting people across all generations and communities to join us in a national moment of reflection and remembrance at 1100hrs as we pause for a Two Minute Silence to honour the service and sacrifice of the Second World War Generation and reflect on the devastating impact Covid-19 has had on so many lives across the World. There is no right or wrong way to take part in the Silence, some may wish to stand at their windows, step outside their homes while remaining distanced from others, or simply sit in a quiet moment of reflection.
ROCA HERITAGE TEAM CELEBRATES VE DAY 75 Link here
COVID-19 VIRUS - IMPORTANT MESSAGES
from the National Committee 24th March 2020
from the Chairman from the Secretary
from Tim Kitching Reference Group Standard Bearers
from ROC A President Cliff Spink
LATEST LETTER TO ALL GROUPS FROM NATIONAL SECRETARY DATED 18 APRIL 2020
PLEASE NOTE UPDATED EVENTS DIARY WITH CANCELLATIONS - THIS WILL BE UPDATED AS WE HAVE FURTHER INFORMATION.
******* New >> NATIONAL SEC's SNIPPETS AUGUST 2020 Go to National News page
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THE VOLUNTEER SPIRIT
LIVES ON! Two members from 13 Group respond to the call for volunteers to help build the new Dragon Heart Hospital in Cardiff Link here |
OBITUARY:
Obs/Lt. KEN ALGAR 10 Group A tribute to a long serving stalwart member Ken Algar who assed away in January 2020. By Lawrence Holmes Link here |
NEW POST RESTORED at RUSHTON SPENCER
Now open for visitors the newly restored underground ROC Post in Staffordshire is ready. For full details on how and when to get there click on the link here. You can also read the memories of one of their Wartime Observers who served during WW2 Link |
VERYAN BUNKERS OPEN DAYS 2020 Lawrence Holmes has secured the 2020 dates for the Open days with National Trust. The Veryan ROC Post will be open together with the Decoy Command Bunker Link here for more details |
UPDATE ON THE ROC BENEVOLENT FUND October 2019 Following the merger of the ROC BF with the RAF Benevolent Fund, two years ago, an update was presented to members by the Area Director at the 2019 Reunion in Buxton. Click here for details |
WHO's WHO on the ROCA Heritage Team
Want to know who does what etc. on our Heritage Team? National Heritage Officer - Edwina Holden MBE - has updated the team list which outlines the various duties of the team members. They all put in an enormous amount of time and effort to ensure that the public are made aware of the history and achievements of the Corps covering the 70 years of its existence. Note website address: www.roc-heritage.co.uk Click here for team details |
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DATA PROTECTION ACT - NATIONAL POLICY DOCUMENT. Released by the National Secretary Link here
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OBITUARY: GEOFF PAINE
Some of you may have heard of the passing of Geoff Paine. Geoff passed away in hospital on 29th August 2019. Lawrence Holmes has written his obituary - a moving tribute to a remarkable man Link Here |
THE ROC BENEVOLENT FUND now part of the RAF Benevolent Fund
A ceremony was held at Bentley Priory on the 1st November 2017 when the ROC Benevolent Fund was fully integrated into the RAF Benevolent Fund. This will enhance the administration and processing of claims. Pictures of the attendees Link here For more details go to the RAFBF site link here. Press release link here |
IMPORTANT STATEMENT FROM THE HERITAGE TEAM
If you are involved with memorabilia, collections or ROC Restoration projects please read this:- Click here
Site Editors Notes:-
OBITUARIES Obituaries are initially posted on the Home Page for a short period. Afterwards they are transferred permanently to the Remembrance page listings. Link here
EDITORS E-MAIL ADDRESS:- PLEASE NOTE To help me with site administration please use my btinternet.com address shown below for all messages.
The outlook.com address shown on the Membership Enquiry form is used exclusively for enrolment enquiries.
Searching for former ROC members records:-
The ROC Museum in Winchester is the custodian of the old record cards from the MOD. Not all ROC Group's records were kept after the Stand Down, but quite a lot were saved.
For the Application Form and details of how to send it Click Here
Recruiting new members:-
The on-line submission form, for potential new members, has proved to be worth while (See panel below). If you receive an enquiry form in this way please ensure that any response is followed up promptly.
Always keep the National Membership Secretary up to date when new members join.
Send details to:- Norman Hart tel: 01773 431178 email:- arroca04@gmail.com
Enrolment enquiries via the website now stands at 430 Updated 30th January 2020
GROUP NEWSLETTERS are copyright to the publishing Group. Always ask permission before copying any pictures or text for publishing elsewhere. I'm always on the lookout for new stories and news items for the website. If you have anything you wish to share please let me know.
Please note: Older editions of Group Newsletters are no longer available on the old rocassoc.org.uk website.
Website Editor Michael Marks: michael8marks@btinternet.com
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EDITORS E-MAIL ADDRESS:- PLEASE NOTE To help me with site administration please use my btinternet.com address shown below for all messages.
The outlook.com address shown on the Membership Enquiry form is used exclusively for enrolment enquiries.
Searching for former ROC members records:-
The ROC Museum in Winchester is the custodian of the old record cards from the MOD. Not all ROC Group's records were kept after the Stand Down, but quite a lot were saved.
For the Application Form and details of how to send it Click Here
Recruiting new members:-
The on-line submission form, for potential new members, has proved to be worth while (See panel below). If you receive an enquiry form in this way please ensure that any response is followed up promptly.
Always keep the National Membership Secretary up to date when new members join.
Send details to:- Norman Hart tel: 01773 431178 email:- arroca04@gmail.com
Enrolment enquiries via the website now stands at 430 Updated 30th January 2020
GROUP NEWSLETTERS are copyright to the publishing Group. Always ask permission before copying any pictures or text for publishing elsewhere. I'm always on the lookout for new stories and news items for the website. If you have anything you wish to share please let me know.
Please note: Older editions of Group Newsletters are no longer available on the old rocassoc.org.uk website.
Website Editor Michael Marks: michael8marks@btinternet.com
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QUICK LINKS:-
National secretary's Snippets Go to National News page
ROC BENEVOLENT FUND now integrated into the RAF BF Link here
Battle Of Britain Commemoration Services Link Here
National Armed Forces Day - 2019 Link Here
Our Sovereigns Banner The Laying Up Service in St Clement Danes link here
OBITUARIES A new dedicated page has been set up Link here.
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Recently Published:-
Jan 10th National Heritage Report and Heritage Reports from Scotland & Northern Ireland Go to National News page
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Nov 29th 10 Group Exeter Newsletter December 2020 Go to Group News page
Oct 31st 04 Group Colchester Newsletter Autumn 2020 Go to Group News page
Oct 28th National Secretary's Snippets October 2020 Go to National News page
Sep 01st National Secretary's Snippets September 2020 Go to National News page
Apr 01st 22 Group Carlisle Newsletter Spring 2020 Go to Group News page
Mar 05th 31 Group Belfast Group Committee minutes September 2019 Go to Group News page
Mar 05th 31 Group Belfast Newsletter Spring 2020 Go to Group News page
Dec 21st 13 Group South Wales Newsletter Winter 2019 Go to Group News Page
Mar 06th DATA PROTECTION National Policy from the Secretary Link above
NOTE: To find earlier issues of Group Newsletters Go to Group News Page
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY -
FOR UPDATES ON CANCELLED EVENTS AND PLANS FOR 2021
GO TO NATIONAL NEWS PAGE & NAT SEC's OCTOBER SNIPPETS
For non members:-
Did you serve in the Royal Observer Corps? You can become FULL members of ROCA
Would you like to know more about the ROC Association? Not in the ROC? Applications for ASSOCIATE membership are welcomed
For more details see the Information Sheet and download the Postal Form here
YOU CAN Also Apply on Line click here to access the Application Form.
IMPORTANT: Before completing the on line form please read information sheet first to see membership categories.
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Did you serve in the Royal Observer Corps? You can become FULL members of ROCA
Would you like to know more about the ROC Association? Not in the ROC? Applications for ASSOCIATE membership are welcomed
For more details see the Information Sheet and download the Postal Form here
YOU CAN Also Apply on Line click here to access the Application Form.
IMPORTANT: Before completing the on line form please read information sheet first to see membership categories.
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REMEMBER
The Royal Observer Corps Benevolent Fund is now incorporated within the RAF Benevolent Fund The fund is still there for those that are in need. It may not be you, but it could be someone that you know.
For more information follow the this link to the ROCBF pages |
OUR HERITAGE
It has been 26 years now since the ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS stood down, and 2015 marked the 90th Anniversary since the Corps was founded back in 1925. The ROCA Heritage Committee continues to deal with enquiries from past members, families of members and researchers too. If you haven't yet done so take a look at their website www.roc-heritage.co.uk |