Alphas reunion 2012.

Guys.
Though we are still to have this years reunion we have to think of next year.

i have looked at the members of the group and their locations,looks to me that most live in south wales,
so a reunion some were south i think, would be better and get more people there.
we need a venue.
Any member know of a place, post it with contact numbers please, then we can look at the most central to all.
i was thinking towards the end of April or early May.
one venue in the book from Brian Mead (BRIANM) is the Joint services club in Cardiff.
we will also be looking for beds in the area.
so any b/b, hotels in the area of the venue,contact numbers please.
cheers for now.

chow.

Hello Chow,
Brian Mead has chosen a good venue at the United services club in Cardiff. More to the point a good and reasonably priced hotel is within walking distance (if sober) it is the ETAP if you google the ETAP you will find more details and prices. I could check on the Bridgend United services club and B&B is also within walking distance I expect the steward could do a buffet. I can make enquiries if you like but the Cardiff venue is good.It is early days as yet.
Regards RBD aka jungle1810

Richard.
more than thanks,
If you could make a few enquiries for us would give us another venue but more central in the south.

Steve.

We have this from Jungle1810.
Hello Chow,
I am doing a feasibility study on the Bridgend United Services Mess as a possible venue for the "Alphas" The club will put a buffet on if you wish to. They have a fair size room upstairs it seats about 60 comfortably. There are some good hotels and B&B's in Bridgend. One hotel the Wyndham which has been taken over by Wetherspoons is only about a ten minute walk to the club, and a double room costs £49-00p a night. there is also the Maerdy Hotel, Ewwenny Farm and these last two cost about £39-00p a night. Plus of course there are quite a few B&B's in and around the town centre. Points to watch out for any big events at the Millennium Stadium that are popular and some people use Bridgend for these events and catch a train to Cardiff (half an hour) so you will need to check upon any Rugby union matches around the time you expect to hold the reunion. Plus any Olympic games and association football matches even if they are on the TV. I will keep my eye on the news from the Bridgend united services club and keep in touch.
Regards Brian aka jungle1810.


Thanks.

This sounds great. Keep me posted and Patty's deffo on the list for this.

Thanks Sharon.
I will keep you informed on forth coming events.
to be honest i thought we would have had a bit more interest by now.
but i guess there is plenty of time yet.
going to cardiff for the rugby should be a good night.
meeting up with an ex Alphas guy that i have not seen for 35 year.

chow.

How did you get tickets for the Rugby? It's almost impossible to get them from here. As soon as they're up on the website, they're sold.

Frustrating!!
Pat's brother lives in SW, so we can combine a family visit with his reunion. :)

Sharon
the rugby is the match between the royal welsh and the welsh guards
Friday 23rd September millennium stadium gate 3..Free entry
gates open 18.00 match starts 19.00
drinks in Cardiff after the game

Chow

Hello Chow,
I passed the info I received from the Bridgend United Services Club to an Alpha member at the A.G.M. to pass on to you for your perusal. It has all the e mail address details and an approximation of the cost of a finger buffet. I can provide more info on B&B 's and hotels when required by you.I also passed on the cuttings Gerry wanted to Tony Corbett to give to Gerry. I enjoyed the A.G.M. What a great time I had.
Regards Brian

Ah. Nice. Enjoy xx

When you decide on the 3rd venue i will vote. it is only because of my health i have not been able too attend the previous ones, i will get to this one, one way or A/nother.

Had a great time at the rugby.
Cardiff to me looks like a great venue for a reunion.
i will talk to the united services club soon,as to weather they have the room and if they can do a buffet/finger food.
the date i am looking at is the 5th May 2012.
put it in your diaries for now i will up date the membership asap.

Dutch Liberation Day :)

nice one chow, brill idea to have an alphas reunion in 'the capital' :chatterbox:..so many of the lads were from cardiff/south wales in the mid 70's when we were in..can't wait me :arghh:

Nice one Neil.

provisional list of attendance

Adrian Evans.(cymro41)
Dave Moran.
Jones 60.
Dave Wozencroft
Trav24(Brian Travers).
Bernie.
Ned Huntley.
Gerry Huntley.
Paul Kinsey
Paul Roffi.
Vince Murphy and his brother David
Brian Mead,
Skipper Wood.
(lucky) Neil Locke.
Patty(Williams43)
Heap90(Martin)

Are all up for it at the moment so getting there.

cheers for now .

Wish I could be there, guys; seeing some of the names on the list who are from my time.

A little far to jet up for the event from Brazil (unless the Alphas Community feel like sponsoring me) so, unless I can work other things to build a trip out of it, I shall have to be there just in spirit (as I was often told was the case during my time with the Royal Welch and Alphas!).

Owen

Hi chow,I cant wait to see all the old dogs again and I will try my hardest to be there,Gerry Huntley is up for it so that will be somthing to see him again.see you soon.chers Mate.

cheers bernie, see you there
names on the list

Heap90(Martin) Thanks.
Got a text from Lucky
Your names on the list above.
see you there mucka.

Thanks for joining the Alpha's group Dave,

Welcome to the Forum

Names on the list for May

See you then mucka

Chow

Guys the question has been asked with regard to dress code for the reunion in May.
at the moment i am unaware that there is a dress code for the club.
i will ring them this week and update you as soon as i have any information.

cheers for now...

Hello Chow,
I suggest members wear grey trousers and white shirt and regimental blazer and the regimental tie.
Regards Brian Donovan

Thanks Brian.

I had a chat with the club.
they tell me..smart but casual dress.
No jeans or trainers.
they have no problem with youngsters as long as they do not run riot.

cheers for now.

chow..

Another name on the list.
Thanks Dave see you there, if not before.

Thanks for the heads up Brian
.
United Services Mess/club.
Westminster building.
Wharton street.
Cardiff.
CF10 1AG

and people have asked about a meet time at the club
shall we say 7pm start.
can members let me know if they require a buffet of any sort,
i can then pre warn the club.
i do not have a menu at the moment,
but ex Alphas man Lucky.Neil locke is going to go down and have a look for us.

cheers.

Hi all.
i am shortly going to post a thread purely for the Alphas reunion attendance list.
please have a think as to weather you will be accompanied by any one.
the reason i ask is obvious numbers.
the room booked holds 30/40,but they have bigger rooms if required.
so have a think please and let me know.

the list as it stands.

John Huw Cleghorn.
Carter59(Rob)
Adrian Evans.(cymro41)
Dave Moran.
Jones 60.
Dave Wozencroft
Trav24(Brian Travers).
Bernie.
Ned Huntley.
Gerry Huntley.
Paul Kinsey
Paul Roffi.
Vince Murphy.
David Murphy.
Brian Mead,
Skipper Wood.
(lucky) Neil Locke.
Patty(Williams43)
Heap90(Martin
Roberts43(chow)

cheers......

i will be there chow rob carter

put my name down chow cheers mate rob carter

Cheers Rob.
Names on the list my friend.
will you be bringing any one.

John Cleghorn, aka Cleggy, served with Jones 60, Wozencroft, and G Huntley, now living in Londonderry, was over in Nov for the Wales Vs Australia Match Stayed with Malcolm 60, in Mountain Ash head a great time so I'm making a point of coming over for the reunion, I have been given a date of June 5th could that be confirmed, so I can sort out Accomodatio, thanks

Reply Cleggy, I thought it was you when i saw the name, it would be great to see you at the reunion, Bernie, Gerrie, Wozzy, Skipper, and many others who served with you will be there, perhaps we can pay you back for all the tricks you played on us , Painting our fingernails pink on the plane to Cyprus, dropping your false teeth into our black mugs of tea and finding them when we nearly finished it, and lots more. Welcome home buddy.

Ned 1plt Cyprus smash and grab fame haha

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Originally Posted by John Huw Cleghorn

John Cleghorn, aka Cleggy, served with Jones 60, Wozencroft, and G Huntley, now living in Londonderry, was over in Nov for the Wales Vs Australia Match Stayed with Malcolm 60, in Mountain Ash head a great time so I'm making a point of coming over for the reunion, I have been given a date of June 5th could that be confirmed, so I can sort out Accomodatio, thanks

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Names on the list John.
Yes it is the 5th May this year.

Well the numbers are getting better,looks like we will need a bigger room.
i have included a guest with some attendees if i,m wrong please let me know.
if you are being accompanied let me know please.

Paul Butt.
Bobby King+1
Malcolm Dix+1
Richard Donovan(Jungle1810)+2
John Huw Cleghorn.
Carter59(Rob)
Adrian Evans.(cymro41)
Dave Moran.
Jones 60.
Dave Wozencroft+1
Trav24(Brian Travers).
Bernie.
Ned Huntley+1
Gerry Huntley+1
Paul Kinsey
Paul Roffi.
Vince Murphy+1
David Murphy+1
Brian Mead+1
Skipper Wood.
(lucky) Neil Locke.
Patty(Williams43)+1
Heap90(Martin
Roberts43(chow)+5

cheers for now but if you know any one that wants to attend please get their names in.

chow.

chow

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John Cleghorn, aka Cleggy, served with Jones 60, Wozencroft, and G Huntley, now living in Londonderry, was over in Nov for the Wales Vs Australia Match Stayed with Malcolm 60, in Mountain Ash head a great time so I'm making a point of coming over for the reunion, I have been given a date of June 5th could that be confirmed, so I can sort out Accomodatio, thanks

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Names on the list John.
Yes it is the 5th May this year.

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Hi Chow.
I've been keeping an eye on this post, but I'm confused now !!
is it June the 5th, or May the 5th ?
Guvs.

Thanks for the post Guvs.
The Alphas reunion is Saturday ...5th of May 2012.

Hello Chow,
Just as a point of interest what is the seating capacity of the Cardiff ex service men's club. Going from memory I thought it to be in or around about 60 seated comfortably, Just curious.
Regards jungle1810

Hi Richard.
I have been told by the club that the lounge holds 30\40 comfy.
but i,m sure we can get a few more than that in.
but they have rooms with a bigger capacity,but with out a bar.

cheers.

will be great to see you all, still playing a few tricks but it will catch up some time, have to watch myself over here they might take it thick have to look after my knee caps

Names on the list Paul.
See you in May.

Paul Butt.
Bobby King+1
Malcolm Dix+1
Richard Donovan(Jungle1810)+2
John Huw Cleghorn.
Carter59(Rob+1
Adrian Evans.(cymro41)
Dave Moran.
Jones 60.
Dave Wozencroft+1
Trav24(Brian Travers).
Bernie.
Ned Huntley+1
Gerry Huntley+1
Paul Kinsey
Paul Roffi.
Vince Murphy+1
David Murphy+1
Brian Mead+1
Skipper Wood.
(lucky) Neil Locke.
Heap90(Martin
Roberts43(chow)+5

Numbers are getting better....

I have had a chat with Tony at the United Services Mess.
I have confirmed our booking for the reunion in Cardiff.
He tells me the club will not be open to the general public on Saturday night
so we will have to cover the bar person for the night approx £50.
they can lay on a buffet if required in a room opposite the lounge bar.
at £5 a head,
i must tell you that we have 39 members and friend attending at the moment so space may be an issue.
so to combat that the attendance list will be on the door.
If your names not on it you will not get in.

The question has been asked as to a raffle.on the evening.


I NEED TO KNOW NUMBERS FOR A BUFFET..£5 a head.
£1 a head to cover the bar person as the mess is not open on a Saturday.
Just a reminder this is predominately an Alphas reunion...

cheers for now.