HMS Exeter Association

30/01/2025

We've received the below request. If anyone feels they can assist, please let us know.

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"My name is John Davidson and I am the speaker secretary of the Exeter Forum Society, a society for people in Exeter and the surrounding area who are retired, semi-retired or flexible working.

We meet every week for a presentation/talk on a topical subject; historical scientific, medical, sociological or environmental. The average audience is around 70-80 people each week.

We meet Wednesday mornings in Central Exeter at the Mint Methodist Church, Fore Street, Exeter, EX4 3AT which has good projection and sound facilities



I am looking for a speaker who can give an illustrated talk on the ships called HMS Exeter and their links with the city, or more specifically on one ship such as the Type 42 destroyer.

The interest was prompted by the model of the wartime HMS Exeter going on display in the Guildhall and requests from members. I have been researching the topic myself, but it would be much better to have someone from the Royal Navy!



Currently the date of Wednesday morning 21 May 2025 is available, when we want to have a talk linked to the sea, just before Exeter’s Maritime Festival in early June.

I have also got a number of dates available in the autumn of 2025.



Please let me know if someone from your association is able to do a talk and what date/month you would prefer. The Exeter Forum can offer a fee of £ 50.00, or a donation to your chosen charity if you wish and reasonable travel expenses."

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28/09/2024

48 years ago today I walked through the gates of HMS Raleigh after an overnight train journey from Kirkcaldy.

That was the start of a relatively short 9 year career in the Navy, but it was also the beginning of a foundation that I have lived by since and shaped me to be who I am today.

If I lived my life over again I’d do it all again in a heartbeat. Great days and a great life with some great people, many of whom still remain as firm friends today.

01/08/2024

There are currently only 14 of our allocated 30 spaces been taken up to March at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday 10th Nov.
The deadline date for applications to attend is the 22nd Aug. However that is the RBL application. Prior to that you need to apply to hms_exeterassociation@hotmail.com
With the following info
Title
1st name as shown on passport
Last name as shown on passport
Date of birth
Place of birth (City)
Place of birth (Country)
Your email address
Your full postal address including postcode
Confirm if you are veteran, descendant or carer, alongside your service number.
Next of kin details:
Name
Relationship
Email
Phone Number
Confirm you are aware of the physical requirements of the March past.

19/05/2024

Cenotaph Parade 2024

We have 30 places again. Applications are now invited for those places, same rules as last year, i.e. Veterans.

If you wish to attend please email your full name to hms_exeterassociation@hotmail.com and you will be sent by email, an invitation to apply for a place.

You will be applying direct to RBL, so please ensure you complete the relevant boxes on the form.

It would be lovely if we could fill all 30 places this year.

SF

Alan

01/11/2023

Cenotaph Parade 2023

RBL are now issuing the E-tickets. Anyone who has applied but not received their ticket, let me know and I'll make enquiries.

13/09/2023

The list for those wishing to attend the All Exeter get together at Exeter White Ensign Club will be closing next Friday 22nd Sept so catering etc. can be sorted out.

If anyone wants to attend, please make sure you've booked your place by the 22nd using this link... https://hmsexeter.co.uk/Events.php

Price is £15 to include food. Anything left over will go behind the bar.

Take the opportunity to meet up with some of your old shipmates from around the country and spin those dits.

We are arranging an opportunity for all ex-Exeters to get together on Sat 30th Sept at the White Ensign Club in Exeter.  £15 a head to include buffet and entertainment. Any surplus will go behind the bar. If you’d like to attend, please pay your money into the association account and use your na...

01/06/2023

Cenotaph 2023

Anyone wishing to attend the Cenotaph parade in November, please email your full name to hms_exeterassociation@hotmail.com and I will generate an invitation to apply for participation from RBL using the email address you provide. I'll do it as quickly as I can, but please don't expect instant.

We have 30 places, criterion as before and closing date is 25th August 2023.

17/09/2022

This just in re Trafalgar Day service:

Ladies & Gents,

I emailed you all with advance notice of this year's Trafalgar service. I can confirm that it is planned for Sunday 23 Oct at 1130am in Exeter Cathedral.

Please now let me know how many seats you think you might want. We do not issue tickets but we will reserve your seats for you.

If you have any queries please let me know.

Cheers Ralph Howard-Williams,
Exeter Flotilla.

Anyone wishing to attend please let us know.

14/09/2022

CENOTAPH PARADE NOV. 2022

RBL have extended the opportunity to fill allocated places, until 30th Sept.
Anyone who has not yet registered, but would like to march, please email alan@alanleslie.com in good time for the registration process. RBL do not accept late submissions.

12/09/2022

Who’s getting their shoes/boots ready for the 19th Sept?

08/09/2022

On behalf of all in HMS Exeter Association, I most humbly offer thanks to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, for all that she gave throughout her extensive reign and with the greatest respect, wish that she may rest in peace.

God save The King!

26/08/2022

We are still seeking a Standard Bearer for the funeral of former POWEA Sean Say, who served on Exeter from '88 -90.
The funeral is at Torbay Crem, 1115hrs.
Can anyone attend, please?