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Lynda Cash		23/May/2002:20:13:46
In this the 20 year, I Lynda Anne Cash, Pay my sincerest repects to those of you comrades who fell, and give rememberance, in deepest thought, I remember those who survived, CK SMITH, who I helped to operatate on his leg , and other injuries, I was on board HMS INVINCIBLE in 1982. I am currently, long term sick but I am hoping to raise funds, for the SAMA 82 Pilgrimage 2002 visit, if any of you who read this message would like to help I live in the BOLTON area, please e-mail me, or phone 07979 644 555, 'From The Sea Freedom' may 'destiny forgive those, who create evil', and 'honour those who gave the ultimate sacrifice' kind regards and untold respect; Lynda Anne Cash
al stewart		23/May/2002:19:21:39
Hi lads.Now all the fuss is over i want to thank you all for a great w/end.Bob,gilly,dave hope to see you soon.also thanks to Mary and GUS for sharing it with us and to Maureen who got me through it.Any way lads cant wait for next one. al
Gilly		17/May/2002:23:48:16
Shipmates and Family and Friends of Sheffiels Vterans: What a great week end. For me the highlight was the circle at Nelson sat night. It felt like I was with you all again on a standard Sheffield lads run ashore. I have had 9 ships in my Naval career and none of then touch the bond that we had, brilliant thank you. Bob and I will get together and put on something smaller next year. Perhaps we can meet at Twickenham where SAMA have their annual meeting. The ARMY v NAVY rugby match is usually the 1st weekend in MAY. Ideas welcome. On a more serious note anyone who feels they need help with PTSD pse call me as I have some lines and contacts to help you. I have had treatment and am able to deal with my sense of guilt and emotions in a controlled manner, my wife also fully understands. Till we meet agian pse pass all the photos to Bob and lets make the Sheffield Gallery something very special. Till we meet again Fondest Regards Gilly The Golly
Martin 'Tiny' Little		17/May/2002:14:43:12
Continued from previous entry You see, although I was safely installed in 'civvy street' by then, I lost mates on the SHEFFIELD, COVENTRY and AMAZON, and I'll never forget,nor forgive Argentina for that, but I'll always remember my mates. The peace treaty was signed on the PLYMOUTH, if you remember, and a bomb actually went right through where I used to sleep. Martin (Tiny) Little ex LRO(G) HMS SHEFFIELD May 81-82 ps. GOOD LUCK to England in the World Cup, especially against you know who! It's for the Scots, Welsh and Irish too.
Martin 'Tiny' Little		17/May/2002:14:37:09
For all of you that like a good read and a 'ditty' or two, read "When I was on the Tartar, black cat stories, as told by Jack"by Michael Payne, ex RP 1969-1981. A brilliant book, I couldn't stop laughing. Here are a couple of paragraphs from the book. I hope Wacker doesn't mind me quoting them here. Acknowledgements page ix "I will also never forget you if you were on any of the ships sunk by the Argies, just after I was discharged. I cried for days whenever I watched that on the television. I had mates on the SHEFFIELD, the COVENTRY and the AMAZON, and I still can't watch it when they show it, even now" Chapter 34 page 219 "However, although I was Jack, and really didn't give a shit about anyone or anything at the time, I get the shivers down my back every time I hear the naval hymn ('For Those In Peril On The Sea'), and even now the tears roll copiously down my face whenever I hear the Last Post or think about Poppy Day. You see, although I was safely installed in 'civvy street' by t
Martin 'Tiny' Little		17/May/2002:14:34:23
For all of you that like a good read and a 'ditty' or two, read "When I was on the Tartar, black cat stories, as told by Jack" by Michael Payne, ex RP 1969-1981. A brilliant book, I couldn't stop laughing. Here are a couple of paragraphs from the book. I hope Wacker doesn't mind me quoting them here. Acknowledgements page ix "I will also never forget you if you were on any of the ships sunk by the Argies, just after I was discharged. I cried for days whenever I watched that on the television. I had mates on the SHEFFIELD, the COVENTRY and the AMAZON, and I still can't watch it when they show it, even now" Chapter 34 page 219 "However, although I was Jack, and really didn't give a shit about anyone or anything at the time, I get the shivers down my back every time I hear the naval hymn ('For Those In Peril On The Sea'), and even now the tears roll copiously down my face whenever I hear the Last Post or think about Poppy Day. You see, although I was safely installed in 'civvy street' by th
Martin 'Tiny' Little		17/May/2002:14:31:29
For all of you that like a good read and a 'ditty' or two, read "When I was on the Tartar, black cat stories, as told by Jack" by Michael Payne, ex RP 1969-1981. A brilliant book, I couldn't stop laughing. Here are a couple of paragraphs from the book. I hope Wacker doesn't mind me quoting them here. Acknowledgements page ix "I will also never forget you if you were on any of the ships sunk by the Argies, just after I was discharged. I cried for days whenever I watched that on the television. I had mates on the SHEFFIELD, the COVENTRY and the AMAZON, and I still can't watch it when they show it, even now" Chapter 34 page 219 "However, although I was Jack, and really didn't give a shit about anyone or anything at the time, I get the shivers down my back every time I hear the naval hymn ('For Those In Peril On The Sea'), and even now the tears roll copiously down my face whenever I hear the Last Post or think about Poppy Day. You see, although I was safely installed in 'civvy stre
Bob		17/May/2002:00:25:49
Just had a phone call photos of the do will be in the post by the weekend. Dont forget to scan and send them and we will get em on the site. Later Dudes Bob
Andy Dangerfield		16/May/2002:21:29:29
I just want to add my thanks to all those listed here to Bob, Gilly and everyone who made it a weekend to remember. Andy
David Bird		16/May/2002:20:19:52
i am just sighning this guest book in memerory of my grandad who sailed on sheffield in 1941 as a engeneir his name was joseph bird when he died in august 2000. Before he died he told me storys about his life on his favourite ship H.M.S sheffield for his chrismas in 1997 i saw a book called H.M.s sheffield old shiny.he loved the book it had most of the information on the ship and it's big guns it had pictures in all parts of the ship he showed where he ust to sleep with his friend derek i have photos of him and his frinds he also said how nice captain was nice and the went out for a drink at a pup but he never told me what pup from david bird p.s good luck to all saliors on H.M.S sheffield in the future.
Iain (Robbie) McRobb		16/May/2002:19:15:03
Nice web page guys, thought I was gonna be the first Ardent 'ere but I see Mick Newby beat me to it, glad you all enjoyed your reunion, I'm now in serious training for ours in 2 weeks. BTW is that the Del Moon who ended up at RNWS Castlandhill? Keep up the good work. Robbie Ardent 82
Dave Heeley		16/May/2002:07:41:17
Just found the site. Trust you have all recovered from the reunion. Can anyone tell me anything about LMEM Allan Knowles ? He may have been the same Allan I went to school with. Regards Dave ex pongo 61 to 68
Percy		16/May/2002:00:39:21
Come on everyone, hurry up and put photos of reunion up! Also Bob, when we will be getting professional photos from the night? Yours aye, hi to everyone Percy -&- Louise
Jon 'Barney' Barnes		14/May/2002:21:43:34
Bob and Gilley, thanks for a great evening last Saturday(4th). Faces were all familiar but struggled with some names! Fantastic entertainment (excluding full monty) and so nice to meet up with shipmates again. Taff, Terry, Dusty, DC, Dave M, Dave Lench, Johno, Scouse E, Steve P, Ginge, Glen B, Nick C, Jim Y, Fletch and all the others from 3P that were there - great to see you all again. Anyone in contact with John Lubanski? Hope to see you all again - lets not wait 20 years this time! regards Jon
Heather Chapple		13/May/2002:16:26:10
I am trying to find anyone who remembers Phil Bishop, he was serving on the Sheffield in 82, he was previously on the Exeter, he was gutted to have missed the reunion, I want to find any old mates or photos or him.
Heather		13/May/2002:16:17:00
I am trying to locate anyone who new CPO Phil Bishop who was serving on the Sheffield in 82 or anyone who has any photos.
Captain Gillman Barb		12/May/2002:18:48:21
To all past and current personnel on HMS Sheffield. Captain Gillman Barber and Chief Engineer John Parry both of M.V. British Esk send thier regards and very best wishes for the futre to all the ship's company H.M.S. Sheffield 1982. They sincerely regret being unable to attend the reunion on 4th/5th May, due to prior arrangements. We have not forgotten you.
Jack (Johnnie) Russe		11/May/2002:10:34:18
Hi there to you all, Just a quick ditty - I hope that you had a very enjoyable (albet emotional) w/end, but just to let you know that the "COV" reunion is also coming up and there are feelings similar to that you have all expressed. For all you who then ventured onto the "MANCH" and bring her out from builders, I am in the process of setting up our web site and the 2nd reunion has taken place, but not to worry there is another next year in "NELSON S/Rates". Special thoughts to the following people; Kirsty -&- Ginge, Louise -&- Percy, Jaff McCaff, BTC, Gilly and Pete Meyers also to the others too numerous to mention - I hope to see you all soon, and for anyone around the Bristol area, I am working on the Type 45 project give us a call BTC has my phone no and address - an can go for a bevvy. Take care all. Jack xx
Louise Purcell		11/May/2002:00:15:55
Dear All I feel privaliged to write in your website, but after the reunion weekend i felt like one of the family! It was a fantastic weekend, one i will never forget. I didn't realise how emotionally draining it would be. I have been through everything with Percy the past 2 years, but never realised the effect it truly had on me. My thanks go out to the wives/girlfriends and families who helped me through the weekend, even though i was trying to help Percy through it! Thank you to everyone i met that weekend, but i think i could only do this again in 5 years! -although we hope to meet every year now in Pompey with anyone whos down here. Thanks to Bob and Gilly for organising everything, you did a wonderfull job, most appreciated, and a good chance for everyone to release their emotions. We must all keep in touch, and help each other. Take care, love to you all We will always be the 'shiny, shiny Sheff!' Louise p.s. We have just changed e-mail (although old one still in use for
Bungy		11/May/2002:00:02:23
Is 5 years to long?????? Open to you guys.!!!!!!!!!!
Kirsty Hiscutt		10/May/2002:21:54:54
I have been reading the messages with Mark, put up on the website over the past few days, wanting to add something myself, but unsure as to what I could offer which hasn't already been said. I'd like to pass on my thanks to Bob -&- Gilly. Although Mark was in two minds as to whether he would be able to carry the reunion through, thank you for giving him and the rest of us the chance, however far we got. The hard work which you most evidently put in was much appreciated. Adjustment of emotions aren't easy from one level to the next and both Mark and myself found it emotionally exhausting, though very worth while and enjoyable. You are all very remarkable men, I felt very priveledged to be part of Saturday and Sunday, thank you so much for making me feel welcolme. I hope as we move into the future better awareness and treatment will be avaiable for PTSD. I feel then we will all be nearer to obtaining the full recognition that you all so rightly deserve. Take care until next time.
Fi (Tiny Little)		10/May/2002:16:20:49
Hi everyone, I would like to thank everyone I met, especially Bob and Gilly for one of my best weekends ever. I came along with Martin(tiny)Little and felt priveleged to be there. I don't think I've felt so emotional,I laughed and cried loads. I can understand now why anyone in the forces feels like they are a big family,I was certainly made to feel part of it so thank you all for that. It was so nice to meet you all and I'm definately looking forward to meeting you all again soon,especially Deaks,Eddie, Mick O,Jan,Baggy,Bungy,Fordy,Windy and naturally Bob and Gilly also anyone else I've forgotten to mention(so many names and faces) Thank you again Best wishes and here's to the next one! Fiona p.s Can't wait to see the photo's!!
GUS BRENNAN		10/May/2002:00:29:32
WELL DONE LADS, THE REUNION BASH WAS SUPERB AS INVITED GUESTS MY WIFE AND I COULD NOT HAVE BE MADE MORE WELCOME! WHAT A GRAND BUNCH OF LADS! NOW I CAN JUST ABOUT UNDERSTAND THE TRUE DEPTH OF FEELING THAT EXISTS AMONG ALL OF YOU. GOD BLESS YOU ALL,AND OCH AYE THE NOO! GUS AND MARY BRENNAN....
morgan o'connell		08/May/2002:19:43:22
for chris purcell i do one day a week at "Combat Stress" Leatherhead. if i can be of any use, please pass on my details am also a member of SAMA82
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chats		08/May/2002:18:48:50
brilliant, fantastic, best weekend, the dogs bollocks, what more can you say,just recovering now.the whole weekend was unforgetable.thanks again bob and gilly.looking forward to the next one.
Bungy		08/May/2002:17:32:39
Well guys what can be said that hasn't already been. My parents came down with me and they have said that when we all met in the middle of the floor and formed a 'honeycombe' both shed tears and said it was most probably the highlight of the night, forming this bond. Nice one guys. We are the Sheffield, Shiny Shiny Sheffield.
Martin 'Tiny' Little		08/May/2002:17:21:38
Great re-union last weekend! Thanks Bob, Gilly and everyone else who made it possible. Hope to have some phots for everyone to see soon. Looking forward to the next one.
Nicola Hassapis		08/May/2002:16:51:21
Thanks so much to everyone who sent an e-mail to my teacher Miss Workman! She got 4 e-mails and was invited to the reunion (some of you may have seen her - she has long kind of bronze-coloured hair and amazing fashion sense!). By the way, it was 1975 not 1976 that she was rescued by the HMS Sheffield. Bob - I gave her the two pictures you sent me and she showed me where she was pulled aboard and stuff like that, so thank you for them! Thanks again to everyone who e-mailed her and also to anyone reading this who might actually have helped rescue her because she's a really great person and she deserved to be rescued!!!! ~Nicola~
Jimmy Young		08/May/2002:14:43:21
Well done Bob brilliant night, can't wait for June 15th, turned up a bit early felt nervous but once inside felt as though we hadn't had twenty years go by. Hi to Steve -&- Julie, enjoyed the chat, one of the lessons I learnt from talking to Pinchers, DC, Dusty, Cliff, Dave and many others was that the MoD didn't help by ensuring we all had some sort of counselling in Nelson when we got home, which meant most of us suffered in silence. Joining the Glasgow helped a little especially as she went straight back down, had a chance to get a few ghosts out of the system.
Tug Wilson		08/May/2002:13:30:38
Bob Mullen gave to me on Saturday at the memorial, a poem he had written, expressing his thoughts. On Sunday I heard another one from Nick Borrit Jnr, I discussed with Bob the possibility of getting all the other dits and poems written since 1982 weather written by Ships Co or relations together in one book to be published for and on behalf of all concerned, so if you have anything of that nature to share please send them on to me and I will co-ordinate the publishing Yours aye Tug
Andy Anderson		08/May/2002:08:47:27
What a night. I entered the room with apprehension not knowing what to expect.It was great meeting up with everyone again after so long and to be able to talk about that terrible day, something I have not been able to do for a long time. My 2 civilian friends could not believe how strong the bond was and still is between the Sheffield crew even after 20 years. Thankyou Bob and everyone else who was involved in putting it altogether. I look forward to seeing you all again in June
Tanzy	free info	07/May/2002:21:17:47
With out a doubt the best weekend I have every had in the last 20 years. Mega thanks to Bob -&- Gilly for getting it sorted out. You did us proud lads. It felt like we had never been apart, the bond is just as strong as it ever was. It was great to see everybody again, and it was the first time I have been able to talk about the events of the day in 82. Rizz I have given the phots to Johno he is going to put them on the site for us. Scouse Morrison, well done mate for your acheivements, keep up the good work. Karen sends her thanks, it has helped her understand why I have never been able to talk about what happend. Hope we don't wait 20 years for the next one. Take care all, hope to see you soon. Tanzy Gibbo, Scouse Morrison, Scouse Riozzie, Joe Lawton and anybody else who got my business card keep intouch.
fordy		07/May/2002:20:24:43
its all been said. but once again bob thanks (as soppy as it is ) from the bottom of my hear, (see not always stroppy). The memories are still coming back, my wife Karen said it was great to see all of us going back 20 years, it was good to laugh and hear others laugth as well. i'll always look on the brighter side of life. hope to see you all soon.
Anita Roberts(Mrs Cr		07/May/2002:19:57:50
Thankyou to all the Sheffielders for allowing me to share in your very special reunion. David had always told me what a unique ship's company you were now I know what he means,you are all very special men.
Windy		07/May/2002:15:10:51
if there is one thing i've done right in life, it is the privilege of being part of the Sheffield crew, and this weekend proved what a privilege that is. Thankyou.
Dave Millett		07/May/2002:14:26:11
What a great reunion. After so many years it was fantastic to catch up with so many people. My eternal thanks to Bob and Gilly for putting it all together. Some of 3P mess just don't seem to age or change over the years!! Good luck and God bless to you all, see you at the next one.
Tug Wilson	Groan	07/May/2002:13:07:51
Just to add to any other comments, thanks shipmates for one of the bessiest weekends I have had, "Bones" Thanks for your blessing. "Scouse Morrison" Keep being a high flyer. As to the rest of you,"Keep the faith" As my sister regards me as her Hero, so I regard all of you as my Heroes. God bless you all in whatever you do and wherever you are.
Jim Weir		07/May/2002:09:10:59
Bob, Thanks for a great reunion,it was great to see so many old friends I hope we can do it all again sooner rather than later,Thanks again Jim P.S. Karen sends here regards
John Galway		07/May/2002:08:41:30
Thanks to Bob -&- Gilly for organising a brilliant weekend, it was nice to see that Doddy had a bigger belly than Bob and I.If anyone is going to the 15th June session,I will see you there. Message for Bob - your stepdad says thanks very much-he had a really good time, although he was a bit knackered by the Sunday afternoon.
Richard L Clauson	Virbius Consultancy	07/May/2002:01:52:59
You will find it very strange that a civilian is signing this guest book, but there is a reason. Back in 1982 I was the Venture Scout Leader of Spartan VSU in Chelmsford and one of my Ventures was L.W.E.A. Tim Bailey who was serving on the Sheffield when it was hit. Tonight, Monday 6th May 2002 I was listening to John Peel's R4 programme Home Truths when I heard about the reunion that is happening and the story told by one of Sheffield's crew. This brought memories flooding back from the time when Tim returned to us telling of his experiences down in the south Atlantic. I just wanted to pass on to all those that were there that I hope you all had a good, if that is the right word, reunion and to say my thoughts are still with you all, especially with Tim. Thanks you.
dave glasbey		06/May/2002:21:52:02
That had to be the best reunion todate thanks to Bob and Gilly for their hard work in arranging it.thank you all for coming from far afield to create one hell of a weekend hope we can do it all again sometime.
Dave Roberts		06/May/2002:19:54:46
Brilliant weekend. Many thanks Bob for putting it all together and to Gilly for the excellent day at the Eastney Cellars. Marvellous to meet up with so many old friends again. The unique bond that our Ship's Company has with each other was still very evident. Here's to the next one - you're right Percy, this can only grow and I'm confident it will. Till the next time lads, take care all of you
JAN POAR		06/May/2002:18:20:28
What more can I say that has not already been said, brilliant to see you all after all this time, must be getting old (still feeling rough) See all you communicators soon and the rest of you next year
EDDIE WHITAKER		06/May/2002:18:14:23
What a fantastic weekend, far exceeded my expectations of what a great weekend it was going to be. A civvy friend of mine who came summed it up nicely saying it was overwhelming, the comradeship and the bond that was there even after 20 Years. Long may it continue. Until next time, cheers and best wishes to you all.
al stewart		06/May/2002:14:57:18
ps hopr you all had good night last night
al stewart		06/May/2002:14:44:03
thanks lads for a great weekend im going to keep in touch.bob and gilly what a grat job .hope to see you soon.
Tony McGeever		06/May/2002:10:43:40
Thanks Bob for all the hard work in making the reunion possible. Good to see so many greenies turn out,hard to believe it's twenty years ago,everyone was talking as though they had just come off weekend leave. Special thanks also to Royal for the last post at the service it was a very poignant moment and reflected the occasion perfectly.Thank you. Ginge McGeever
Bob Mullen		06/May/2002:10:16:06
Hangover is slowly departing, and my emotions are getting back in check, the ratio of Bacardi and tears was about 50/50. Fantastic W/E, stay in touch and let me know of any canges in address / phone numbers -&- and lottery wins, till next time lads take care Your Aye Bob PS Clubs, I think I remember seeing Yorky Myers sitting quietly in a corner !!!!!
Stephen Iacovou		06/May/2002:09:20:44
It was great seeing everyone again - thanks Bob and all for sorting it all out for the rest of us. Ricky Morana and I got back to Edinburgh at about 9 last night - tired but very pleased we made the journey. It was amazing seeing so many of the crew again, and to find out what everyone is up to twenty years on. Hope its not such a long time till we catch up with each other again. I'm setting Ricky up with email etc, but anyone needing to can contact him via me in the meantime. Steve Iacovou p.s. did anyone notice if Andy Myers was at the reunion..?
Chris Percy Purcel		05/May/2002:22:48:45
What a great weekend. Absolutely Knackering! Fantastic to see so many faces (even if we are all old and wrinkly now!!) Well done BTC and Gilly for Sunday. Thank you all for making my wife feel "one of the family". Love you all, keep in touch. If i don't see any of you before, see you all in 5 years, for another great time - it can only grow! Yours Aye Percy
Scouse Riozzie		05/May/2002:21:21:34
Wow, What a great night, thanks to BTC for all your efforts. Was fantastic to see so many faces and catch up with so many people.
Cliff Evans		05/May/2002:20:59:28
'Souse', Internal Comms PoWem(o).
Mac McClafferty		05/May/2002:18:24:30
Hi All, Thanks for a great night last night and a good day at the Eastney Cellars today. It was great to see all the old faces. I'm working in Oman, so if any of you come out on a ship or just for a jolly, send me an e-mail and I'll show you the sights!!
Nicola Hassapis		04/May/2002:12:59:29
Sorry, I couldn't fit everything I wanted to say in! Here's the rest: Please e-mail her at cworkman@tinyonline.co.uk Thank you so much to anyone who does, it would make her so happy! I'm really sorry about what happened to the HMS Sheffield and I think that all the soldiers who fought in the war were incredibly brave. Thank you so much for fighting for our country. ~Nicola Hassapis~ Age 13
Nicola Hassapis		04/May/2002:12:55:46
Yesterday my ICT teacher talked in assembly about the time when she was on the college yacht Ichthyosaur and they were caught in a storm off the coast of France in April 1976 for 3 days before the HMS Sheffield came to her rescue. She said it was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. Among other things, she was given a tour of the ship and even allowed to try driving it! (But she had to sign the Official Secrets Act afterwards!) Her name is Carol L Workman and she was 20 at the time. 20 years ago on May 4th 1982, when she heard that the HMS Sheffield had been hit, she was so upset that she cried for two days. She nearly cried when she told us about it in assembly 20 years on. She's probably really upset today because all the memories will be flooding back to her, so if anybody was on board that day and remembers when they rescued her, and even if they weren't on board but fought in the Falklands War and think they can say something to make her feel better, please e-mail
Chris percy Purcel		02/May/2002:18:31:51
Just a note to say, Myself and a few others will be on Meridian Tonight at 6 o'clock on Friday 3rd May and also at 23.30 that evening on a report called Meridian Focus. See most of you at the weekend Yours Aye Percy
Mal Parker (WAFU)		30/Apr/2002:21:47:31
Just found web site, just about managing putting names to faces.Its been a long time but some memories never fade.Hope everyone is keeping well.Not many of you will probably remember the ships flight but catch the dodgy picture in the gallery ,bobs pics, lads in deago garcia.
Bob Mullen		30/Apr/2002:17:52:37
For Information I have just Rx an E-mail from the XO HMS Newcastle (Tiffy Prentice ex L/S(EW)) who earlier today passed over the position where HMS Sheffield was hit. The ship stopped and held a short memorial service. This is what he sent:- Bobby, Hi mate hope everything is going well and your still your old self! Just a quick note to say that we carried out a short memorial service and wreath laying today as we passed over the posn HMS SHEFFIELD was hit. It had been our intention to do it on the 4th but unfortunately our programme changed slightly. Be rest assured our thoughts were and will be to all those who suffered and who still do. Gods speed Bobby and please pass our thoughts on to any others that you still have contact with. Yours Aye TIFFY Prentice HMS NEWCASTLE
EDDIE WHITAKER		27/Apr/2002:16:55:38
For those of you who aren't too hung over from Fridays little r/v in the PT, try to get near a radio at 0900 and listen to radio 4, John Peels Home Truths Programme. I am doing an interview with him on wednesday and it should be included in this programme. See yers in the PT or saturday night.
Steve (Jonah) Jones		27/Apr/2002:14:05:39
Jonah (EX MEM(M) 78 - 80)Bob - Thanks for putting us in touch with the website, nice to see a few old names still kicking around. Sorry I won't be able to make the reunion, but all the best to one and all. Andy Anderson - Your right where are all the Stokers....??????
Andy Dangerfield		23/Apr/2002:20:29:07
Hello to all, Never a day goes by without me thinking of the good and bad times on the Shef. I'll be at the Reunion. It's really great to see some of the old names on this site.
Mick Newby...Ex HMS		23/Apr/2002:19:43:53
Hi Bob...thought I'd be able to get down and join you on the 4th, but as it is my birthday, my good lady has arranged something prior to us getting in touch with each other. We have got our Reunion in Plymouth on the 1st June...if you can make that, you are more than welcome! Look after yourself Bob, regards to everyone that attends the Sheffield Reunion and I hope all goes well. Take care Mick
Chris 'Rab' Butler		20/Apr/2002:09:36:14
Hello Bob, I met you in the Park Tavern with your brother and Anton Friebel the weekend the Queen Mum had died, as I was training for the street lining of her funeral. Brilliant site you got here, I am surprised it took me this long for me to find it. I definately intend to be at the reunion on the 15th June, work permitting of course, and while I'm here, are there any of the old Glasgow boys here who'll be there? Good luck to all veterans and hopefully we'll get together for a good day out and remember our fallen comrades. Cheers now, and Bob, drop us an email when you get time, ta. The Rabster.....
AMF staff		19/Apr/2002:14:33:00
have a great reunion. Did you know that we do special rates for Navy personnel, and Bob and Jamie Mullen will buy you a drink.
Liz		16/Apr/2002:18:04:37
Could someone please tell me if there was a TAFF JONES on the HMS SHeffield? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks :)
Jim Weir		09/Apr/2002:10:29:47
Just found the site, thanks to Bobs bit in the NEWS, hope to see some old faces
Gilly Gilchrist		07/Apr/2002:22:59:18
I need to finalise numbers for the BBQ at the Eastney Cellars on Sunday 5th May The cost is £5 per head payable on the day(if eating). Shep wolley is appearing plus a comedian (free of charge). There is also a Disco o/c for the rest of the evening. The pub is opposite the Old RM Barracks in Cromwell Road Eastney. Please get back to me in the next week tel (02392-347755) (mob 07977332921) as I am OOA on holiday from 16th Apr to 1st May. Look forward to seeing you all 4th/5th May. Regards Gilly The Golly
gordon farquhar		07/Apr/2002:22:32:41
great website .I was a stoker on HMS YARMOUTH during that time . I just wish there was more i could have done for you lads . I'll nver forget the 4 lads that came down the stokers mess that day . keep up the great work lads and have a wonderfull reunion .
Doug(George)Laybourn	HMS Sheffield	07/Apr/2002:10:05:07
Your reunion is being advertised in the News section of the HMS JUNO website at: www.hms-juno.co.uk That News section is updated every week (usually by Sat evening) and contains up to date naval news from the previous week. I collect most of the information from The News, Portsmouth and credit Richard Hargreaves, the Defence Correspondent. A wide spectrum of naval affairs is covered and sometimes a bit of history. Pusser Hills adds pics and graphics, so that it is very well presented - and I promise you, always a very good read. From the HMS JUNO shipmates: Have a very good 20th reunion at Portsmouth.
Dave Johnson		05/Apr/2002:15:52:17
Just had an E-mail from a researcher at Radio 4 requesting the use of some of the pictures on the site. There is a series of programmes calle Falkland families coming soon and she is doing one on Mick Till and his family. She is going to mention our site an put a credit on the BBC web page. I will let you all know when it is going to be transmitted. Regards Johno
Mo Moscrip		04/Apr/2002:21:00:57
Not long found the site brought a smile to a sad old face lots of familiar names just hope i can put faces to them lots of very good memories see you all on the 4th.
JR Taylor		04/Apr/2002:15:31:56
Ex POWEM(R) on F'ord 909 Radar 79 to 82
Mark Gentry		03/Apr/2002:15:08:36
From an ex Glamorgan to all the Shiny Sheffs: First time I've come across your website....good work. Hope you all have a good 20th anniversary re-union in May. The last time I saw Sheffield was off Ascension Island on the way down to the Falklands in 1982. From the messages I've looked at she must have been a good ship to serve on. Mark Gentry Ex RO1(T)
bob mullen		02/Apr/2002:21:54:57
Only 3 weeks left till I have to close the books lads, looking good at the moment still looking for more of the lads. can you get your cheques to me asap as i have to order and pay for the food shortly Cheers Shippers Bob
john miller dusty		02/Apr/2002:21:22:35
just found the website and recognised a few names i served from 1979 to 1982, i was forced to leave on my 20th birthday along with everyone else. special hello to d.c. moon. what ever happened to glyn smith?
Dave Lench (Drooper)		01/Apr/2002:00:04:28
Just viewed the photo's on the site. You've brought back some fantastic memories of the good times. Thanks to Mac McCardle for inciting me to search. Cheers Dave Glaseby for always getting my "good side". Look forward to meeting you all again at the reunion. Dave
Bob Mullen		31/Mar/2002:18:41:43
I have always liked you Chaz.
CHAS WAKEMAN		31/Mar/2002:17:06:57
HI, LOOKING FORWARD TO THE REUNION MAYBE EDDIE WHITAKER WILL BUY ME THAT WET OR SIX HE OWES ME!! WELL DONE BOB MULLEN FOR ALL YOUR EFFORTS ON OUR BEHALF. REGARDS CHAS
Graham (Rizzo) Riozz		31/Mar/2002:00:06:45
Just found this site today, already asked BTC to send me details of the re-union, Scouse Morrison make sure your there so we can catch up. Tanzy lee never did manage to thank you and someone else who may have been Bob Kane for pulling me up from between the Sheff and the Arrow before the two hulls hit each other, hopefully will be able get to Pompey for the 4th,
Jamie Parkinson		30/Mar/2002:23:40:27
Hello, lads. I was christened on the Shiny Sheff in 1973 when my dad was on board. I just wanted to wish you well for the 20 year reunion, hopefully I'll be down in Pompey for the weekend 04/05 May. Is there a rememberance service I could attend? Best Wishes. Jamie Parkinson
Tanzy	Incredible Opportunity	29/Mar/2002:02:27:34
Re: my previous comments, if anybody does have contact number for Jo Lawton please give me a call on 01472 871804 or 07974 929441 Cheers Tanzy
Tanzy		29/Mar/2002:02:19:11
Hi Guys The day gets closer, found some old phots a few days ago, will bring them with me. Has anybody managed to contact Paul Stoner or Gibbo, Jo Lawton has left Aussie land now, does anybody have a contact number for him whilst he is back in the UK. See ya in May.
Kevyn Price		29/Mar/2002:01:10:39
Hi Chaps 4th May nearly upon us. Good to see old names up there can't wait to see you all. It will be a weekend to remember and to get P****d and to see all old mates again. See you all on the 4th All the Best Taff
Percy Purcell		27/Mar/2002:15:44:53
John. It was me that gave you the woolly jumper, it was purple, and i borrowed it Pat McCaff to go ashore with! See you all May 4th or 3rd for some! Also Falklands supplement appearing in The News next Tuesday (2nd) starring yours truly, and me and Bob have made recording with Meridian due to be shown 3rd May - will keep you posted if date changes.
Bob		27/Mar/2002:12:02:57
still trying to find Ned aint seen him since he left dryad(zambezzee unclutch back in 15 mins Dryad time)
John Galway		27/Mar/2002:09:25:59
I remember the on loan Fighter Controller (Previous message). If I remember rightly he may have been the person who gave me his woolly pully to wear when I was on the Fx waiting to be taken off to the Hermes. One question for Bob, any idea whatever happened to Ned Filer (Chops(R))? See you all on the 4th May.
Clive Carrington-Woo		26/Mar/2002:19:35:53
Hi! Bob remembers me as I was his DO when we both moved on to HMS SOUTHAMPTON for our second and third trips 'down south'. Most of you will not as I was only on loan from HMS HERMES for a couple of a couple of weeks before the fateful day. I was the second fighter controller, backing up Colin Haley, and only got to know those in my corner of the Ops room in my defence watch. I did conduct the singing of 'always look on the bright side of life' amongst the spare hands up on the fo'c'sle whilst we looked after the injured. I can't be there on the 4th as I'm already taking family and friends to the Army/Navy match (oragnised before I knew of the reunion and too late to cancel) but hope to meet many of you at St Anne's and at Eastney on the Sunday. Dit warning red eh?
		25/Mar/2002:06:33:33
Wrong Ship love, might have been the FFG type 22
Agnes Russell		24/Mar/2002:05:51:01
Petty Officer Martin Critchlow is on board this ship. He is our son-in-law. We were on board this ship in September for Family Day and enjoyed it very much. Eric -&- Agnes Russell
Del Munroe		23/Mar/2002:19:38:54
Ex 3P Mess. Great to see so many familiar names, looking forward to seeing you all on the 4th. Should have some phots somewhere, I'll dig them out and embarass some of you on the night.
Mac McArdle		22/Mar/2002:22:28:32
Is it 20 years surely not! it only seems like yesterday. There is hardly a day goes by without thinking about the Shiny Sheff and the lads onboard. I have very fond memories from the day I joined whilst she was in refit until that unfortunate day in May 1982, what a great ships company wherever we went everybody new who we were and where we were from - HMS SHEFFIELD. I hope to make the reunion so hopefully I'll see you all at there.
Guy(Tug)Wilson		21/Mar/2002:17:52:42
I have left a message on Doug layborne's site, because I am hacked off at what is going on, this MOD Coverup is becoming a pain in the ****
Oliver Davis		18/Mar/2002:21:09:25
My name is Oliver Davis, I am studying history at University College Chichester. I have started research for my dissertation: for which I am doing an Oral History of the Falklands War. So I was wondering if there were any veterans who would be willing to talk to me for my dissertation. My number is 07881492978.
Dave Hesketh		18/Mar/2002:16:50:12
Great website best wishes to all ex Sheffield ship mates. See you all on May the 4th regards Dave the can/man
Dave Millett		14/Mar/2002:23:59:23
Hi Guys, just got in touch with Bob and found all this! Brilliant to know so many of you are alive and kickin' hope to see you all on the 4th. This ex 3P messmate will definately be attending.
miki morana		14/Mar/2002:22:09:37
Im looking for an old friend of my uncle his name is Nigel ELWOOD he was in the royal navel service on HMS sheffield during the Falklands. Last known in the Norwich area if anybody knows of his whereabouts please contact me, and i will pass the information on to my uncle.
Bungy Williams [Spar		13/Mar/2002:23:34:19
Trying to get the old boot to come down but no joy so far. Can anybody get hold of Windy for me he or tell him to read his e mails. C U all on the 4th or hopefully 3rd for a right royal p?*? up
Paul Entwistle (Twiz		13/Mar/2002:23:13:41
WEM(R) on the Sheff from Feb 81 to that day in May 82. Where are all the boys from 3P mess!!!! Come on you greenies!!!
Ginge Hiscutt		13/Mar/2002:11:36:50
I can't make the 3rd in the PT, but was wodering if anyone would like to meet up at the Falklands Memorial in old Pompey at 13:45 on the 4th?
Bob		13/Mar/2002:09:15:00
Reunion W/E is getting nearer, still waiting for cheques off of quite a few of you, and dont stop looking for more lads, we are up to 95 ex- sheff's so still got about 145 missing. get dits in to local papers, on local radio, and have a gander in old phone books, they are out there some wher just waiting for us to track em down and let em know what's happening. one last mega push lads. cheers
Chris 'Percy' Purcel		13/Mar/2002:00:22:46
At the moment Bob and I are joining Hugh with his filming for Meridian. I'm sure some of you guys can help out too?
Hugh Kirby		12/Mar/2002:12:13:58
Hello. I am producing a 20th anniversary Falklands series for Meridian television. I have already arranged to interview one Sheffield veteran but am anxious to make contact with more. We are looking for personal accounts of life on board from the moment she sailed, to the moment she was hit and beyond. My contact numbers are 02380-712283 or 07801-522987. Latter is mobile which defaults to pager and always works! Many thanks Hugh Kirby (Meridian TV)
Hugh Kirby		12/Mar/2002:12:09:13
Bob mullen		12/Mar/2002:11:43:29
Thanks Lads, but the site work is down to Johno (BZ), and i'm only doing this to keep me out of JO'S As Tug mentioned yep pre W/E Pi** up starts in the PT @ 1430 Friday 3rd May (HAPPY HOUR) all welcome.
EDDIE WHITAKER		11/Mar/2002:20:56:56
Now the date if fast approaching i'd like to add my thanks to Bob and co for the effort they have put in to getting this reunion together and for creating a site that has brought alot of us together for the first time in nearly 20 years, its certainly rekindled some fantastic times and memories, see yer all soon. P.S Is Windy still as crazy as he used to be!!
windy blows		11/Mar/2002:17:05:22
Nice to see so many familiar names now finding out about the website, all the effort of bob and co is so greatly appreciated. Look forward to seeing you all......and then look forward to seeing all your doubles later!!
Guy(Tug)Wilson		11/Mar/2002:13:46:45
Will we all be meeting up in the PT on Friday afternoon 3/5/02, be nice to have some pre season drinks, and get the faces into memory, any gunners want to bring out a firing order?
david nicholson		08/Mar/2002:22:37:58
My uncle, Edward (Eddie) NIcholson served on Sheffield until about 1946, when the ship docked at Vancouver he deserted, he was young and parts of the war had affected him. Would he have eventually been pardened. Anyone having info would they contact.TY
John		07/Mar/2002:23:42:34
hi nice to see a Sheffield website. I'm just coming out of the RAF. I'm glad people to see people still have good memories of their loved ones. My condolencies goes out to everyone of them. Many Regards John from Oldham.
Jimmy Young		07/Mar/2002:22:53:06
Good to see a "Shiney Sheff" website, was looking for dates/time/place about the reunion, Pat Kettle gave me the info about the site. Like Steve Iacovou I have some piccies from Piraeus to Gib the others are lost will try to work out how to scan em in, see you all at Nelson if I can get a weekend pass (Ha HA). Hi to me old mates Colin Smith, Derek Pycroft, Scotty, Bogey Knights, Happy Day etal.
P. McClafferty (Mac)		07/Mar/2002:08:57:23
Nice to know there are still a lot of shiney sheffs around.
Stephen Lucktaylor		06/Mar/2002:20:21:37
Ex Gunner/ships diver 1975-76. Did my last tour on her in the west indies before hanging up my bell bottoms. Good to see a site on the shiny sheff.
Irvin Cottle		03/Mar/2002:05:45:47
Found this site while looking for a replacement photo of D80 after losing it in a flood. Have fond memories of her after standing-by then serving on its first commisssion. My last ship. Cheers and beers to all who might remember me. Irvin Cottle (Ex LRO(G))
Guy(Tug)Wilson		01/Mar/2002:11:56:15
Tug, Topsy Turnell, and Chris Purcell will be appearing on BBC TV 13 or 14 march
Guy(Tug)Wison	Who is he?	01/Mar/2002:11:49:16
Who is the fella who reckons we are a bit cliquey? from the ww2 cruiser. Of course we are clickey, we were the best crew in the world, and I hope to God we still are
BUNGY		25/Feb/2002:22:25:05
So has anyone got a feel for how many will turn up this time. Is anybody up for the biggest piss up this side of the nagger saki basin!!!!!!!!
Stephen Iacovou		23/Feb/2002:00:22:10
I don't think my earlier sign-in went anywhere - so here goes again. Doug Laybourne told me about the site, and I've really enjoyed the visit. The photos bring back a lot of memories, and it's good to know that people are staying in touch with each other - I wish I had. I kept most of my photos with me... for safety (good one, eh!) I sent a few slides back from Athens though, so I'll search out any that might be of interest to other people visiting the site. Does anyone know where ex-AB Bungy Edwards, or Ricky the steward ended up? Anyone got any photos of any of the sports teams or events?
John.A.Smith		22/Feb/2002:21:29:59
crew ww2 cruiser 1937=1942.abit clicisk are you not. council1@iprimus.com.au
Bob		21/Feb/2002:16:26:15
Andy, you don't expect clankies to be able to operate a PC do ya !!!!!
Ray (Andy) Anderson		20/Feb/2002:10:29:08
It was great to hear from you Bob and at long last I was able to access the site. Brilliant work. Left the grey funnell line 1994 still live in Gosport. Most definetly be there in May. I have loads of photos spanning from 1978-1982 my time served on the Shiny Sheff will try to scan them at home overthe next couple of weeks and email to you Bob. Come on you clankies where are you
		20/Feb/2002:10:23:36
John.A.Smith	council1	16/Feb/2002:04:47:51
i should be glad to hear from crew members 1938-1942.it was sad to hear gunner's mate G.Morter had dropped anchor in Lowestoft.I know of only one other member's in australia pelleck [adelaide].
Mick Hewitt		15/Feb/2002:05:46:20
Hi all Comms guys, I have in my possession a photo of Paul Myatt's wedding which was held in Southampton. If anyone would like a copy please let me know and I will endevour to get copies made and sent out. Cheers Mick
Bungy Williams		15/Feb/2002:01:41:04
The RO crew from 78 - 80 Does anyone know where Pam shat is. Ne Paul Myatt or Pusser Hill, Eindexter poindexter
Mick Hewitt		14/Feb/2002:21:44:13
G'day from Sydney Australia. Hi Guys this is where I have settled and have been living since 1989. Many thanks to Eddie Whitaker who some how traced me. Its great to catch up with everybody, Karl, how are you?? what's Andy up to these days?? last time I saw him was when I was in Halifax. Remember the runashore in Pompey when we went on the HMCS Procteur, we all got smashed out of our tiny brains and ended up in the AT. Bungy you old bugger, how are you?? Fordy, what are u up to these days??? If anyone wants to pay my airfare over I will come to the re- union in May, otherwise, Im making a trip April 2003. Guys, stay intouch and have a cold one on me. Cheers Mick
Bungy williams		14/Feb/2002:01:50:46
Bungy Williams RO .I am stunned. Eddie contacted me tonight after 20 years I am well chuffed that this site has eventually been born. Long time waiting. I am still on a high at the moment. Chats,Deacs, fordy Tiny w...king Baggy; hows tricks??? See you down at Pompey and rerun Route Alpha [if the mighty fine is still there] I might find my leather coat round the lampost.
Steve Ball		13/Feb/2002:21:20:44
I still have some crossing the line phots etc from the Armilla. As I don't have a scanner I'll bring them to the reunion so someone else can scan them in.
Chris Percy Purcel		13/Feb/2002:00:38:47
Great new pics on website Bob, i didn't realise how handsome i was with teeth! There is only special occasions i put my tooth in, this could have been one, and the other was November ceremonies meeting royalty! Now it will cost about £500 to get a new one - so i don't bother! Keep up the good work - and anyone with anymore photos please put them on. Its great to see photos of old shipmates.
dave glasbey		12/Feb/2002:22:13:46
great to see the site for the Sheffield.and to see the photos,i have some and will try to send them. I was a wem(o) on Sheffield, I look forward to meeting up with you all at the reunion. It would be nice to see a few more from 3p mess this year.
Stuart Atkinson		10/Feb/2002:14:26:12
Hi all It’s great to see a site about HMS Sheffield it brings back so many memories of the good times we had during the Gulf deployment. It’s also nice to see familiar names in the guest book. Hi Steve, Karl and Eddie hope to see you all on the 4th May 2002. Ex RO (G)
George Laybourne	also link at www.hms-juno.co.uk	10/Feb/2002:10:20:34
We are constantly updating the forum on our particular Sheffield website, designed to investigate the loss of the ship in the Falklands war and back this up with a petition to the Sec of State for Defence, to open a new inquiry. Your help is needed a.s.a.p. Although you can see that a lot of insight has been gained (check out the Forum), we still need more witnesses to come forward to establish more of the facts. A crucial witness has been located who was on the bridge at the time, but we need someone to tell us WHO ELSE WAS MANNING THE BRIDGE at the relevant time. For those who may be worried that they might be called upon as a witness, there is no need to worry un-necessarily. The best that we are likely to achieve, with sufficient support from Sheffield veterans, is for a petition to be presented at No.10, followed up with witnessing questions to the minister in the house of commons that afternoon, and hopefully followed by a short inquiry by the Commons Defence Select Commit