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Royal Naval Amateur Radio Society
Annual General Meetings (AGM)
57th AGM 2017
Thursday, 12th Oct 2017 till Monday, 16th Oct 2017 inclusive
The RNARS (Royal Naval Amateur Radio Society) normaly held their usual yearly activity on board HMS Collingwood.
For this special occasion members travelled from many countries. While occupied this year we met us in the
RNA club (Royal Naval Association) at Gosport.
RN AGM agenda 2017
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Some impressions of the arrival to Portsmouth and Gosport.
On Thursday, Oct 12 2017 we flew from Hamburg to London - going on by train to Portsmouth.
Arrival from Hamburg to London
Portsmouth by ferry to Gosport
Welcome to Gosport via Portsmouth
City sight seeing
In the afternoon we were catched up by Doug. We had a short meeting with Lou and Doug at his home.
Welcome at Lou and Doug
Colourful bouquet of flowers to Lou, presenting a UBoat driver batch to G4BEQ,
both surprised with brilliant smile !
On the way back to our hotel we had a dinner at the "Thai".
Suphawadi Thai Cuisine
our favourite Asian in a nice athmosphere
Photo by and courtesy of Suphawadi Thai Cuisine
Afterwords we went around the corner to our hotel and finished the day of arrival.
Friday, Oct 13th 2017, was marked by visiting the Isle of Wight.
Here are some impressions of the crossing and the island.
But see by yourself how beautiful it was there.
Hover terminal at Portsmouth
ride by hovercraft
It was ready to start !
view into the interior
First impressions of the island, arrival at Ryde, the second largest city of the Isle of Wight.
Ryde
Bus station, nearby the hover terminal
Ryde, Ryde, Shanklin, Shanklin
Island tour
Shanklin, Ventnor, Blackgang Chine
A short break in Newport, capital of the island.
The George
The tour continued until the evening.
Newport, fun at bus station, East Cowes
Osborne Cottage, and after a long traffic jam arrived in Ryde
Back to Portsmouth and Gosport
The boat was about to dock again.
Hovercraft would be super.
Gladly again.
That was followed by an evening visit to Lou and Doug, our hosts.
Happy Birthday
Some members of the RNARS arrived as usual on Saturday, Oct 14th 2017, before the AGM. We had a lot to talk
about since our last meeting and soon formed into little groups for some chit chat.
We also met for our welcome drinks.
While HMS Collingwood was occupied this year we met us at Gosport in the RNA club (Royal Naval Association).
Visit to the RNA club at Gosport
Welcome to RNA
Lovely here
Mick and his raffle
The first guests had their coffee.
On Saturday, Oct 14th 2017, after welcome, we celebrated the traditional "Up Spirits".
Up Spirits
Follow me - to our lunch
Hough ! I, the President - have spoken !
On Saturday, Oct 14th 2017, we got our common lunch.
lunch at the RNA mess
Gosport
Rice and Curry, typical english style
Doug G4BEQ
in a good mood with his UBoat driver batch
Please all change to the AGM.
On Saturday, Oct 14th 2017, the AGM took place.
AGM at RNA with raffle
The 57th AGM was opened now
Introduction by David 2E0GLL - Chairman of RNARS
President, Chairman
reports
Secretary, Membership manager
Presentation of awards.
presentation of awards
all of a sudden
Robert Sharpe (G3AWY) Award to Doug G4BEQ as well the LG Op Certificate to Joe G3ZDF
Finaly the raffle prizes were drawn.
Raffle
drawn of prizes
After this year's AGM we moved back to the RNARS HQ.
RNARS HQ
HMS Collingwood
What should we do now?
After the AGM another meal together in Gosport.
At the Chinese
delicious
On Sunday, Oct 115th 2017, we visited Joe at his home in Chichester.
Visit to Joe
Welcome
in Chichester
On Sunday, Oct 15th 2017, Joe took both of us on a trip to Bosham.
Visit to Bosham
Welcome
little tour
the harbour of Bosham
"Holy Trinity" of Bosham
care of the bodily well-being.
lunch at "Anchor bleu"
in the harbour of Bosham
Furtheron we went back to Chichester.
Chichester Cathedral
A nice city sightseeing through Chichester with kindly guarding by Joe followed.
city sightseeing
Further on the city wall.
City wall in Chichester
Our heartfelt thanks to our dear Joe for the beautiful day.
Dear Joe, we'd love to see you soon.
An eventful day came to an end and we drove back to Gosport.
Lightship in the harbour of Gosport
The bed was calling.
See you soon.
On Monday, Oct 16th 2017, we took the train back to London.
Gosport adè
our way
Trip to London
Welcome at London-Waterloo
On Monday, Oct 16th 2017, we met with Angelika 2E1GDC for lunch.
Underground to Bank and the Pub "The Crosse Keys"
Meeting with Angelika
After a nice meeting - we drove on to Heathrow
On Monday, Oct 16th 2017, we flew back to Hamburg.
Airport London Heathrow
waiting for check-in
Soon we would be aboard
onboard
After landing at Hamburg now on the way back
We arrived back home by train rather soon.
Our happy time with friends passed far too quickly. Sincere thanks to our
hosts who made it possible again for all of us to have an unforgettable time.
seaview to Portsmouth
Spinnaker Tower and harbour
Portsmouth, Gosport and HMS Collingwood: We shall return!
Responsible: Hans-Jürgen DK9OS, MF787 RN4636 LG609
last update: 25/01/2017 © dk9os
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