DEAR EDITOR - I wander if any of your readers ever served in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Artillery, any other of HM Forces on board any of the fleet carriers, HMS Bulwark, HMS Albion or HMS Centaur? - Those who did may be interested to know that there is an association - The Bulwark.
Albion Centaur Association, which you are eligible to join. Associate membership is also available. A magazine, the 'RO8' (Bulwark's Fleet Number) is published three times a year. The features include tracing lost pals, anecdotes and a letters page for members to regale their past glories etc. regular monthly meetings are held in Portsmouth and various functions are help throughout the year, including an AGM/Social.
Membership costs £8 per annum - at around 2p per day, a veritable bargain. Enquiries to the Membership Secretary, Leigh Easton at Glenmoray, Hayford Place, Cambusbarron, Stirling, FK7 9JX or email at bulwarks@lineone.net or further information please visit www.bulwarkassoc.plus.com
Colin Taylor
Bulwark Albion Centaur Association
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