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38th Indefatigable Reunion: 10th & 11th June 2022.
Updated: Details below
Friday 10th June 2022 – IOBA Vibrant Shirt Night at the Carreg Bran Hotel.
Saturday 11th June 2022 – Indefatigable Reunion Day, Brunch & AGM down at the Old School/ JSMTC Indefatigable.
Saturday 11th June 2022 – 38th IOBA Reunion Dinner at the Carreg Bran Hotel.
Sunday 12th June 2022 – St Mary’s Church Morning Service at 10:00.
For those who would like to go down to JSMTC Indefatigable for initial check-in YOUR NAME has to be included on this website page, please see the 2022 ATTENDEE LIST below now as published (June 06th 2022).
Location address
SATNAV address: JSMTC Indefatigable.
Llanfair PG.
Anglesey
LL61 6NT
SATNAV address: Carreg Bran Hotel.
Church Lane, Llanfair PG.
Anglesey
LL61 5YH –
Tel: 01248 511 577
Friday 10th June 2022 – Vibrant Shirt Night (AKA: Shite-Shirt Night): In memory of ‘Spencer Bell 1958 – IOBA Chairman’ at the Carreg Bran Hotel, all in aid of Prostate Cancer: *If you intend to dine at the Carreg Bran Hotel on Friday evening 10th June, please PRE-BOOK your own groups table in-advance.
Link : Prostate Cancer
Saturday 11th June 2022 – Indefatigable Reunion Day, Brunch & AGM down at the ‘Old School’ JSMTC Indefatigable.
Saturday 11th June 2022 – IOBA Members & Invited Guest’s attending the 38th IOBA Reunion Dinner at the ‘Carreg Bran Hotel’.
Sunday 12th June 2022 – St Mary’s Church Morning Service at 10:00;
Reverend Llywelyn Moules-Jones looks forward meeting those of you will be attending the Sunday Service.
This year, old boys would like to remember in thought two of our lost friends, who were sadly killed in action during the Falklands Conflict in 1982, forty years ago.
Falklands War 40th Anniversary remembering those Indefatigable boys who bravely gave their lives ;
John David Stroud. Hood 1977-78: Sadly lost his life on-board HMS Glamorgan June 1982 Falkland Islands, the ship was hit by an Argentinean exocet missile. John was 20 years old.
Robert Griffin. Rodney 1974-76: Robert sadly lost his life on a Landing Craft ‘Foxtrot 4’ from HMS Fearless during the closing days of the Falklands War, Robert was 22 years old.
Saturday the 11th of June There is also a service at Llanedwen church (at the request of the Welsh Guards ) to commemorate those lost during the Falklands war.
The IOBA PayPal BOOKING web page OPEN to all from January > 2022, until May 28th (NOW CLOSED), advertised as the final cut-off date (two weeks prior the reunion).
Registered total attending the 2022 38th IOBA Reunion :
There are 60 booked placings for Brunch & 67 placings for Dinner TOTAL ATTENDING 78
Agenda for Reunion Day: If you would like to attend the walk around the Old School, please remember parking at JSMTC is a premium, please ‘lift share’ wherever possible.
IOBA & Guests DAY Plan : 11th/June/2022
- 09:30 – 10:00 Reunion attendees requested down to the Old School JSMTC
- 10:30 – 12:30 IOBA members AGM in the ‘Old School’. Those not attending the AGM, the Base is open to explore as stated on the day by the Duty JSMTC Staff member / IOBA Chairman.
- 12:30 – 14:00 BRUNCH (Menu Hot & Cold buffet) £15 per person – down at the ‘Old School’ JSMTC.
- 11:30 – 14:30 IOBA SHOP open down at the Old School. JSMTC.
- 15:30 All IOBA none residence guests are to be off site JSMTC.
IOBA & Guests EVENING Plan : 11/June/2022
- 18:00 – 19:00 Meet for Drinks at Carreg Bran Hotel.
- 19:00 for 19:15 IOBA Members & Invited Guest’s are cordially invited to join us for THE 38th IOBA REUNION DINNER and seated by 19:15.
The Dinner *TBC SELF SERVE or TABLE SERVICE – Dinner (£25 per person) at Carreg Bran Hotel – Dinner to conclude 21:30.
Evening Wear: Smart dress code.
There will be ROUND TABLES with x6 PLACINGS per table, you are invited to choose your table to be seated (other than the Head Table). The HEAD table being in a central location ‘inclusive of the seating area’
38th Indefatigable Reunion Dinner Menu
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 2022 prizes.
Registered total attending the 2022 38th IOBA Reunion on 29/05/2022 = 60 for Lunch & = 67 for Dinner / TOTAL ATTENDING 78
2022 ATTENDEE LIST
First Name | Surname | Years / Staff | |
1 | Lt’ Brennan | Williams | JSMTC |
2 | Andrew | Butler | 1977/78 |
3 | Ashley | Price | 1965/66 |
4 | Will | Jones | 1963/64 |
5 | Richard | Lawson | 1985/88 |
6 | Michael | Lawson | 1986/90 |
7 | Martin | Bell | 1962 |
8 | Linda | Bell | Guest |
9 | Marc | Hardman | 1961 |
10 | Tom | Keyes | 1963/64 |
11 | Mark | Chatham | 1965/66 |
12 | Ellie | Chatham | Guest |
13 | Maj/Gen Bill | O’Leary | 1974/76 |
14 | Barrie | Jones | 1969/70 |
15 | Jim | O’Loughlin | 1979 |
16 | Adam | Stubbings | 1981/83 |
17 | Charlie | Claridge | 1962/63 |
18 | Hannah | Claridge | Guest |
19 | Kevin | Gidney | 1972/74 |
20 | Mandi | Gidney | Guest |
21 | Paul | Davies | 1985/88 |
22 | Joe | Earl | 1956/57 |
23 | Steve | Earl | Guest |
24 | Chris | Littlehales | 1963/64 |
25 | Owen | Sutton | 1991/95 |
26 | Siwan | Sutton | Guest |
27 | Michael | Hughes | 1990/95 |
28 | Elaine | Hughes | Guest |
29 | Pat | Kissane | 1946 |
30 | Shawn | Kissane | Guest |
31 | Ian | Parr | 1975/76 |
32 | Debbie | Parr | 1975/76 |
33 | John | Bussell | Guest |
34 | Steve | Challinor | 1978/79 |
35 | Jeanette | Sefton-Miles | Guest |
36 | John | Aspinall | 1959/60 |
37 | Val | Aspinall | Guest |
38 | Andrea | Brierley | Assoc’ |
39 | David | Brierley | Guest |
40 | Jacob | Brierley | Guest |
41 | Samuel | Brierley | Guest |
42 | Tony | Eastham | 1975/76 |
43 | Barrie | Cottiss | 1969/70 |
44 | George | Brown | 1990/94 |
45 | John | Morris | 1967/69 |
46 | Karl | Masters | Guest |
47 | Bill | Murdoch | 1972 |
48 | Angela | Bennett | Guest |
49 | Brett | Parsons | 1981/82 |
50 | Debbie | Hollingworth | Guest |
51 | Adrian | Baker | 1980/81 |
52 | Frank | Lawlor | 1964/65 |
53 | Valerie | Lawlor | Guest |
54 | Dermot | O’Toole | 1965/66 |
55 | Anne | Dudley | Guest |
56 | Steven | Stamp | 1993/95 |
57 | Lynsey | Stamp | Guest |
58 | Neil | Jones | 1987/88 |
59 | Steve | Owen | 1977/78 |
60 | Jan | Hurst | Guest |
61 | Gaz | Owen | Guest |
62 | Mike | Williams | Guest |
63 | Nikki | Upton-Smith | Guest |
64 | Nigel | Godfrey | 1977/78 |
65 | Martin | Boyce | Ex-Instructor |
66 | Sally | Boyce | Guest |
67 | Chris | Wren | Guest |
68 | Ian | Young | 1981/83 |
69 | Beckie | Young | Guest |
70 | Richard | Lacey | 1990/92 |
71 | Amanda | Warburton | Guest |
72 | Leah | Lacey | Guest |
73 | Simon | Barnard | 1989/91 |
74 | Osian Wyn | Owen-Barnard | Guest |
75 | Mike | Rotherforth | 1960/61 |
76 | Diane | Rotherforth | Guest |
77 | Henry | Klijn | 1956 |
78 | Iris | Thomas | Guest |
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Falklands 40 Commemorative Service 25th May 2022
On May 25th at the Merchant Navy Memorial – Liverpool you and members of the IOBA are invited to gather at approx 09:15 along with Veterans and Dignitary’s who will be holding a service for the 40th Commemoration of the Falklands War and in particular the sinking of the Atlantic Conveyor.
Organiser’s are hoping to have a back drop of an ACL vessel, and then following on from the service at the MN Memorial over to St Nicholas Church for a 11:00 (10:30) Service.
Falklands War 40th Anniversary remembering those Indefatigable boys who bravely gave their lives ;
John David Stroud. Hood 1977-78 Sadly lost his life onboard HMS Glamorgan June 1982 Falkland Islands, the ship was hit by an Argentinean Exocet missile.
Robert Griffin. Rodney 1974-76 Marine R.D. Griffin: Robert sadly lost his life during the closing days of the Falklands War in 1982 (age 22).
Foxtrot 4 – The Forgotten Falklands Wreck

For full delails, please click on the link below

IOBA Committee 2022 elections: Update 15/04/22
Written on behalf of the current IOBA Committee, by the General Secretary.
IOBA Committee Elections 2022 – Update
The online IOBA Committee elections for (1) Chairman (2) General Secretary (3) Treasurer & Membership Secretary (4) Newsletter Editor (5) Social Secretary (6) Vice Chairman, closed on 03 Apr 22.
Firstly, I would like to thank those who put their names forward for the roles and secondly, I can announce that we have received a single nomination for all the roles advertised this year which means there is no requirement to move to a formal membership voting process. The roles and nominations are:
- Chairman (2022-2025) – Andrew Butler 77-78
- Vice Chairman (2022-2024) – Ian Parr 74-75
- General Secretary (2022-2024) – George Brown 91-94
- Treasurer & Membership Secretary (2022-2025) – John Aspinall 59-60
- Newsletter Editor (2022-2025) – Owen Sutton 90-94
- Social Secretary (2022-2024) – Richard Lawson 85-88
The new election process was established to be more inclusive and allow all paid up full and associate members to put their names forward for committee roles and have a vote. Although the process worked it is recognised that certain changes will need to be baked into the process to ensure that we reach as many members of the IOBA.
The Committee has therefore decided that this year to be fair and equitable to members the following course of action will take place:
- Those Full and Associate Members attending the AGM on 11 Jun 22 can put themselves forward for one or more of the advertised roles.
- If a role has 2 or more nominations each nomination will be required to provide a short brief (pre prepared or in person) on why they wish to undertake the role.
- Full and Associate members will then vote on who they wish to undertake the role.
- If the current nomination is unchallenged then the nomination will be ratified.
- Roles are in post from immediate effect after the process.
Lastly and to inform the review I would welcome and appreciate your feedback (positive/negative) on the Election Process implemented this year. You can do this by either sending me an email at indeconsultancy@gmail.com , raising formally at the IOBA AGM or catching me in the margins at this years reunion.
Thanks
Richard Lawson – Hood 152 (85-88)
Indefatigable Old Boys Association (IOBA)
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2022 AGM Agenda
Minutes of the 2021 AGM by Tony Eastham
INDEFATIGABLE 1864 – 1995
OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION 1983 – 2022
INDEFATIGABLE OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION
38th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2022
Time 10:30> 12:30 on Saturday 11th June 2022 at the Old School / JSMTC Indefatigable.
AGENDA
The IOBA AGM Presentation 2022 – To be posted here when available
Updated 06/06/2022: Those not attending the AGM, the Base is open to explore as stated on the day by the Duty JSMTC member of Staff / IOBA Chairman.
Voting at this AGM is to be by Full Members only, those guests present who wish to vote next year, please see the committee during the day for your membership form. If you are not a full member, but wish to add something to the AGM, please feel free to raise it under Any Other Business.
Ser | Item | Owner |
1 | Opening Address | Andrew Butler (Chairman) |
2 | Apologies | Andrew Butler (Chairman) |
3 | Obituaries | Andrew Butler (Chairman) |
4 | 2021 AGM Minutes | Richard Lawson (General Secretary) |
5 | Matters arising from 2021 AGM Minutes | Richard Lawson (General Secretary) |
6 | Election of Committee. In accordance with the IOBA Constitution the following Committee roles are up for re-election:
The roles are voluntary, open to full paid-up members of the IOBA and are held for 3 years (2022-2025); 1. Chairman 2022 – 2025 2. Vice Chairman 2022 – 2024 3. General Secretary 2022 – 2024 4. Treasurer & Membership Sec 2022 – 2025 5. Newsletter Editor 2022 – 2025 6. Social Secretary (new Role) 2022 – 2024 |
Andrew Butler (Chairman) |
7 | Chairman’s Report | Andrew Butler (Chairman) |
8 | Presentation of 2021 Accounts | Tom Keyes (Treasurer) |
9 | Membership update | Tom Keyes (Treasurer) |
10 | IOBA Shop update | Ian Parr (Merchandise) |
11 | IOBA Newsletter update | Tony Eastham (Newsletter Editor) |
12 | IOBA Web Site Update | Owen Sutton (Web Master) |
13 | Key Events | Andrew Butler (Chairman) |
14 | AOB
· 2023 – IOBA 40th Anniversary · IOBA Southern Branch |
Committee/Martyn Lynch (74/76) |
THE 2022 AGM ATTENDANCE WILL BE NON COMPULSORY
Indefatigable Old Boys Association (IOBA)