Welcome to the HMS Wessex Association (RNR)

Posted on 5th January 1995 by vince

The Wessex Association was formed when HMS Wessex (the former RNR ShieldShorebase) which was situated in Southampton Docks closed.

Membership is open to any person who served at  HMS Wessex regardless of rank.

 

MARCH 2019

Where we meet…

BRITISH LEGION CLUB
366 Brook Lane, Park Gate,
Southampton, SO31 7DP

Date: Wednesday 6th March at 20.00hrs
Pay £1 entry to The British Legion 

You can usually be signed in by one of our members.

We organize events during the year, including a Christmas and a Summer Meal.
Email: contact@wessexassoc.org.uk

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Remembrance Parade March Past…. by Bob Baker RO2(TC), Bunting Tosser

Posted on 5th June 2016 by vince

Regarding the photo of Remembrance Parade March Past

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Simon Dungey – Thanks for the memories….

Posted on 10th November 2015 by vince

28 years ago today I left Southampton to join the Royal Navy at HMS Raleigh. I had a great time and got to see many places and meet people I would have never had expected to if my life had been that of a civvy. Thanks to Solent Division RNR I was given great training and helped immensely by my sea dads, especially LMEMS Mal King, Bob Heasman, Jim Arthur, and Senior ratings such as Les Mortimer, Eric Churcher etc. Sorry I cannot remember the rest of the names as the memory bank is not what it was but to all of you I served with, I thank you for what you did for me, it will never be forgotten. I had some great times with all of you and I fondly our weekends on the old Alfie and then the Itchen. Great times and great mates and great memories. Yours Aye Simon (JR) RED CREW we are the best 1986. Sorry I blooped Phil Carroll on your immaculate sweep deck mate.

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Old ship mates… by Graham Mackenzie

Posted on 14th July 2015 by vince

After being asked by Vince to come up with old photos for the website, I found these three. The black and white ones were sent to me by Doug Toogood. Continue reading →

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Who remembers attending Basingstoke RNA for the annual tot night “do”?

Posted on 8th July 2015 by vince

We would attend in rig and usually get wrecked somewhat!  My first experience was Aug 4th 1984 when a group of us went up from Wessex and had a great time. Continue reading →

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Swinging the lamp….

Posted on 6th July 2015 by vince

If any member has a story/memory/or any photos they wish to share about their time with HMS Wessex RNR (Southampton Shorebase) you are very welcome to do so here.

If you wish to add further information to any photos/entries, please contact me, quoting reference number under photo.

Email: contact@wessexassoc.org.uk

Remembrance Parade March Past - Photo by Brian Wilson (Ref.1)

Remembrance Parade March Past – Photo by Brian Wilson (Ref.B1)

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I recall a ‘Rig Run’ in Torquay…

Posted on 2nd July 2015 by vince

I went for a quiet run with someone who had better be nameless (call him Tim McCullen, for the record!!) We were in a pub where I was talking to a rather nice girl.

She mentioned it was her birthday and suggested we guess her age. I said 20 but my mate (?) suggested 25. ‘No’ she said it’s 21.’ Tim then said ‘Oh, and I thought I was being kind’
End of any possible romance!!

Ian (Doddy) Dodds Leading Seaman

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