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Indefatigable tribute to Prince Philip, 1921-2021
HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh KG KT OM GBE
Principal Patron 1964 of the INDEFATIGABLE AND NATIONAL SEA TRAINING SCHOOL.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Philip,_Duke_of_Edinburgh
Indefatigable Old Boys Association (IOBA)
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Indefatigable Memorial Benches
OLD Indefatigable Memorial Bench at the National Memorial Arboretum (Alrewas, Staffordshire)
In 2019 the IOBA removed the old Indefatigable bench from the National Memorial Arboretum Alrewas, and placed it in the Memorial Garden at JSMTC Indefatigable (the Old School).
Names of those ‘connected to the Indefatigable Ships and School’ (who have passed away), may now have their names attached to the old bench (as on 2” brass plaques). Names so far included are, LT COL Simon Hall OBE, Spencer Bell 1958 (past IOBA Chairman) and now Mac McNeill 1941/42.
It has been agreed to include named plaques of past ‘Indefatigable Connected’ Old Boys & Staff at the following cost of £40:00 each, paid by the requester, to be coordinated through the IOBA Committee. <https://www.ts-indefatigable-oba.org/contact-us/>
If you would you like to purchase a named brass plaque please contact us <https://www.ts-indefatigable-oba.org/contact-us/>, once payment has been cleared, we will ensure named plaques will be attached to the Indefatigable Memorial Bench at JSMTC Indefatigable by the following IOBA Reunion.
NEW Indefatigable Memorial Bench at the National Memorial Arboretum (Alrewas, Staffordshire)
NEW Indefatigable Memorial Bench at the National Memorial Arboretum (Alrewas, Staffordshire)
NEW Indefatigable Memorial Bench at the National Memorial Arboretum (Alrewas, Staffordshire)
NEW Indefatigable Memorial Bench at the National Memorial Arboretum (Alrewas, Staffordshire)
The replacement Indefatigable bench has been placed in the Navy Review area at the National Memorial Arboretum. Mapped location: Please note the bench’s mapped location is not at any of the NMA kiosks in the remembrance centre at this time (Jan 2020). So to find the Indefatigable Bench, please ensure you have a copy of this map (attached) and or bench reference B343. B343 is the bench behind the Indefatigable, B343 has been here for a while so will be on the kiosk maps.
The National Memorial Arboretum is an evolving, maturing woodland landscape featuring 30,000 trees and a vast collection of memorials. The 150-acre site is a living, growing tribute to those who have served and continue to serve our country.
Other than the Indefatigable Memorial Bench, we have another memorial called the TS Indefatigable Memorial. The NMA team of volunteers are always happy to help visitors locate memorials and individual dedications in their grounds. You can also use the computer terminals in the Remembrance Centre to search for individual dedications and their locations. Memorial listing R-Z: TS Indefatigable Memorial <http://www.thenma.org.uk/whats-here/the-memorials/memorial-listing/>
Dedication Ceremony 26th April 2001 took place at the National Memorial Arboretum: In memory of the ships and men of the Merchant Service who were lost in the Second World War, the National Memorial Arboretum was established near the village of Alrewas in Shropshire and was dedicated in October of 1998. The Arboretum takes the form of 2,536 trees representing all British merchant ships and fishing vessels known to be lost in World War 11. Certain shipping companies have adopted specific avenues of trees, each one of which is marked with the name of a ship lost. In addition there are a variety of specific plaques, benches and other forms of memorial.
The purpose of that dedication service was to dedicate plaques and avenues of trees for six shipping companies, Union Castle Mail SS Co., Clan Line Steamers, Scottish Shire Line, Houston Line, Bullard King & Co. and King Line, and plaques in memory of former cadets and staff of five training establishments, H.M.S.Conway, H.M.S.Worcester, the Nautical CollegePangbourne, S.A.T.S.General Botha, T.S.Indefatigable and T.S.Mercury.
Indefatigable Old Boys Association (IOBA)
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37th Indefatigable Reunion: Details 24th July 2021
37th Reunion: Details below
Saturday 24th July 2021 10:30 -16:00
We have to advise: The Reunion date is tentative subject to change by the English or Welsh Parliaments, and will be subject to the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions step four 21st June 2021, social distancing and mixing in parties of more than six.
The REUNION & LUNCH will be held at the Old School – JSMTC Indefatigable. SATNAV address Llanfairpwll. Anglesey – LL61 6NT
37th IOBA & Guests Reunion Dinner;
The REUNION DINNER will be held at the – Carreg Bran Hotel. SATNAV address Church Lane, Llanfairpwll. Anglesey – LL61 5YH
Friday 23rd July 2021 – Vibrant Shirt Night (AKA: Shite-Shirt Night): In memory of ‘Spencer Bell 1958 – IOBA Chairman’ at the Carreg Bran Hotel, all in aid of Link : Prostate Cancer
Saturday 24th July 2021 – Indefatigable Reunion Day & IOBA AGM at ‘JSMTC Indefatigable‘.
Saturday 24th July 2021 – IOBA Members & Invited Guest’s attending the 37th IOBA Reunion Dinner at the ‘Carreg Bran Hotel’.
The IOBA 37th Reunion * PayPal BOOKING web page is now online *HERE
‘You & Your Families’ are most welcome to join us all during ‘the day’ with or without booking lunch down at the Old School.
Registered total and paid guests attending the Reunion Day & IOBA Reunion Dinner to date (TBC) are 0/100 (max).
The Indefatigable DAY Plan : 24th/July/2021.
10:00 – 10:30 Down to JSMTC Indefatigable for initial check-in (YOUR NAME to be included on this website’s ATTENDEE LIST).
10:30 – 15:30 JSMTC Main Building & Nuffield Sailing Club will be open for all to tour and use at leisure (NOT Dormitories).
NB – Due to H&S reason’s, the Nuffield Sailing Club Jetty (Old School Lifeboat Jetty), is out-of-bounds to ALL Indefatigable guests, by order of JSMTC.
11:00 – 14:00 IOBA Shop open – JSMTC Main Building.
12:30 – 14:30 CASH BAR open TBC.
12:30 – 14:00 LUNCH (Menu Hot & Cold buffet) £15 per person – JSMTC Main Building.
14:00 – 15:30 IOBA members AGM in the Main Lecture Hall – Assembly Hall (ATTENDANCE, NON-COMPULSORY).
15:30 – 16:00 Guests to be off site JSMTC.
16:30 – 17:30 St Mary’s Church to be open TBC.
The IOBA & Guests EVENING Plan : 24th/July/2021.
18:00 – 19:00 Meet for Drinks at Carreg Bran Hotel.
19:00 for 19:15 DINNER seated for the 37th IOBA Reunion Dinner (HOT CARVEY – Self Serve) Dinner (£25 per person) at Carreg Bran Hotel – Dinner to conclude 21:00.
Evening Wear: Smart dress code.
There will be a ROUND HEAD TABLE ‘inclusive of the seating area’.
37th Indefatigable Reunion Dinner Menu
TBC something similar as below ;
Starters;
Leek & Potato Soup with Croutons served with a Warm Bread Roll. (V)
Southern Fried Chicken Strips served with Sweet Chilli & Dressed Salad.
Classic Prawn Cocktail served on a Bed of Salad with Wholemeal Bread.
Fan of Melon with a Seasonal Fruit Compote.
Mains;
Roast Striploin of Welsh Beef.
Roast Chicken Breast with Homemade Stuffing.
All the above are served with Roast Potatoes, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Roast Parsnips, Buttered Seasonal Vegetables, Cauliflower Cheese, Yorkshire Pudding & a Rich Roast Gravy
Poached Salmon with Stem Broccoli served with New Potatoes & Hollandaise Sauce.
Brie & Mushroom Wellington with a Rich Tomato Sauce. (V)
Desserts;
Homemade Sticky Toffee Pudding with Toffee Sauce served with Custard / Cream or Ice Cream.
Homemade Raspberry & White Chocolate Cheesecake served with Fresh Cream & Coulis.
Homemade Strawberry Shortbread & Chantilly Cream Stack.
Cheese & Biscuits Board.
Link : Click here for accommodation : Self catering apartments, family run B&B’s, Farmhouse Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, Lodges and Chalets, Campsites, Touring Parks and Yurt & Tipi Campsites.
Prizes for the raffle are very much appreciated. Fund raising RAFFLE TICKETS will be SOLD BEFORE DINNER (not during dinner) on the day.
Link : Click here for Reunion special raffle 2019 prizes – for the 2021 item, the image/s will be available to see closer to the reunion date itself.
Attendees List of confirmed NAMED BOOKINGS for the Indefatigable 37th Reunion, will be posted below: For the Reunion Dinner there are a maximum of 100 place’s in total for the Reunion Dinner todate = (TBC) are 0/100 (max).
Indefatigable Old Boys Association (IOBA)
37th Reunion: Lunch & Dinner Payments 2021
37th Reunion: Lunch & Dinner Payments
Saturday 24th July 2021.
LUNCH: (Cold & Hot – Self Serve including Vegetarian Option), 12:30 – 14:00 at £15.00 per person at the Old School JSMTC Main Building.
DINNER: (Hot Carvey – Self Serve including Vegetarian Option), 19:00 for 19:15 at £25.00 per person at the Carreg Bran Hotel – Dinner to conclude 21:00> after meet at the Bar.
For the Reunion Dinner, there are only 100 (max) sittings.
Please note the final cut off date will be Thursday 24th June 2021, not a day later.
NB: This webpage will be taken off-line from 22:00 June 24th (or once 100 attendee’s achieved).
We have to advise: The Reunion date is tentative subject to change by the English or Welsh Parliaments, and will be subject to the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions step four 21st June 2021, social distancing and mixing in parties of more than six.
Email: <emailtkeyes@gmail.com> for more information.
2021 Lunch & Dinner Payments by Cheque;
Cheques made payable to the ‘Indefatigable OBA’ send to;
Or you can pay instantly online via PayPal;
2021 Lunch & Dinner Payments below includes a 10% ‘PayPal’ fee;
£44.00 = Lunch & Dinner (PayPal fee included per transaction).
£27.50 = Dinner only (PayPal fee included per transaction).
£16.50 = Lunch only (PayPal fee included per transaction).
Descriptions to be entered = Enter Balance to Pay: GBP (£) / Name / Indefatigable Year’s / Number of Bookings.
Please don’t include the ‘£’ sign on entering balance, you can book as many as you wish for Lunch, BUT there are only 100 sittings for dinner;
ie. Name / Year’s / x1 Lunch only.
ie. Name / Year’s / x1 Dinner only.
ie. Name / Year’s / x1 Lunch & Dinner.
Agenda for the WEEKEND;
Friday NIGHT 23rd July 2021 – Saturday early A.M(!). – Vibrant Shirt Night (ShiteShirts Night): In memory of the late ‘Spencer Bell 1958 – past IOBA Chairman’ at the Carreg Bran Hotel (01248 511 577), all in aid of Prostate Cancer.
Saturday DAY 24th July 2021 – Reunion Day meet at Carreg Bran Hotel (Tel: 01248 511 577) 09:00 – 09:30 for initial check-in, then down to JSMTC Indefatigable: 10:00 – 16:00.
Saturday NIGHT 24th July until 23:59 – Annual IOBA Members Reunion Dinner at the Carreg Bran Hotel – near to the Old School for drinks at 18:00 for 19:00 – 19:15 seated.
JSMTC Indefatigable: SATNAV address Llanfairpwll. Anglesey – LL61 6NT
Carreg Bran Hotel: SATNAV address Church Lane, Llanfairpwll. Anglesey – LL61 5YH
37th Indefatigable Reunion Dinner Menu tbc :
Gwesty Carreg Bran Hotel: Church Lane, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Anglesey, LL61 5YH (01248 511577)
Two Bottles (White/Red) of House Wine per table to be included.
Starters;
Leek & Potato Soup with Croutons served with a Warm Bread Roll. (V)
Southern Fried Chicken Strips served with Sweet Chilli & Dressed Salad.
Classic Prawn Cocktail served on a Bed of Salad with Wholemeal Bread.
Fan of Melon with a Seasonal Fruit Compote.
Mains;
Roast Striploin of Welsh Beef.
Roast Chicken Breast with Homemade Stuffing.
All the above are served with Roast Potatoes, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Roast Parsnips, Buttered Seasonal Vegetables, Cauliflower Cheese, Yorkshire Pudding & a Rich Roast Gravy
Poached Salmon with Stem Broccoli served with New Potatoes & Hollandaise Sauce.
Brie & Mushroom Wellington with a Rich Tomato Sauce. (V)
Desserts;
Homemade Sticky Toffee Pudding with Toffee Sauce served with Custard / Cream or Ice Cream.
Homemade Raspberry & White Chocolate Cheesecake served with Fresh Cream & Coulis.
Homemade Strawberry Shortbread & Chantilly Cream Stack.
Cheese & Biscuits Board.
Prizes for the raffle are very much appreciated.
Fund raising RAFFLE TICKETS will be SOLD BEFORE DINNER (not during dinner) on the day.
Indefatigable Old Boys Association (IOBA)