wrote on 15 April 2025
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Thank You John ,for your interesting. post Ref John Bass
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It is advisable to arrange accommodation as soon as possible.
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wrote on 15 April 2025
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wrote on 15 April 2025
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10:12 am
Thank You for the March Edition Beachley Echoes 2025
wrote on 8 April 2025
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10:52 am
Just a few notes about John Bass.
We never met although we were in the same location at times. Prior to moving to Kenya in the 1940’s his Company 242 company, RASC, was inspected by the CIMT, an RASC Inspection team, I was on that Team. So that was the first time. Later in Kenya, we inspected them again so that was the second time. Although we had not met, we could relate stories to each other one involved his Workshop officer .who had a Star motor vehicle and I seem to remember John telling me he had on occasion polished that car. He later went to Nairobi. I believe that this was when he had a serious illness that resulted in his leaving the Service.
He seemed to have a very good career in Civy Street but I am afraid my memory fails me now.
In passing ,today the 8th of April was the day I entered Beachley Camp.82 years ago.
We never met although we were in the same location at times. Prior to moving to Kenya in the 1940’s his Company 242 company, RASC, was inspected by the CIMT, an RASC Inspection team, I was on that Team. So that was the first time. Later in Kenya, we inspected them again so that was the second time. Although we had not met, we could relate stories to each other one involved his Workshop officer .who had a Star motor vehicle and I seem to remember John telling me he had on occasion polished that car. He later went to Nairobi. I believe that this was when he had a serious illness that resulted in his leaving the Service.
He seemed to have a very good career in Civy Street but I am afraid my memory fails me now.
In passing ,today the 8th of April was the day I entered Beachley Camp.82 years ago.
wrote on 7 April 2025
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3:08 pm
Sorry to hear of the death of John Bass.I never met him but corresponded with him for quite a while in the Guest Book.I think he must have been.about two years younger than me as I was in 42A making me 98 years young.
wrote on 31 March 2025
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11:44 am
The death of John Bass 44A ,My Condolences to his family .Sad news ,i read many of his BOBA reflections and following service.Was John the senior member of BOBA ?
wrote on 22 March 2025
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7:10 pm
Good evening,
After an absence of 40 years plus l have returned to Chepstow to see what remains of the two plus years at the AAC training as a “Grocer” that l can still find …….. September 23rd 1974 seems a lot less than 50 years ago . 74c was a big intake by any standards . Some incredible times , people and memories. Memories mean the most to the one that owns them . “Shared memories” are part of what makes life worth while . To all the fine gentleman that have the privilege to say they spent a very important and impressionable time of there life at Beachley. And especially to those who keep those memories alive. God bless you all ……….. even those from A & B companies…………
After an absence of 40 years plus l have returned to Chepstow to see what remains of the two plus years at the AAC training as a “Grocer” that l can still find …….. September 23rd 1974 seems a lot less than 50 years ago . 74c was a big intake by any standards . Some incredible times , people and memories. Memories mean the most to the one that owns them . “Shared memories” are part of what makes life worth while . To all the fine gentleman that have the privilege to say they spent a very important and impressionable time of there life at Beachley. And especially to those who keep those memories alive. God bless you all ……….. even those from A & B companies…………
wrote on 18 March 2025
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12:39 pm
It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death in Germany of John Bass 44A on 16th March. His passing was confirmed by his daughter. RiP John.
wrote on 16 March 2025
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6:44 pm
Having senior moments and stumbled across the site. I was in 61C A Company, Apprentice Draughtsman C S; Claim to fame was I was the second man to look after Beachley the school's pony mascot; Went on to serve as a Clerk of Works (Staff Sergeant) until taking the option to leave in November 1977;
wrote on 27 February 2025
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3:04 pm
Hi all, if I may I just wanted to give you all a gentle reminder about The Great Tommy sleepout organised by RLBI that, along with thousands of other veterans across the country I will be taking part in on the 8th March. If you click on ‘stop press’ on the main page of our AAC website you will see the link to the ‘just giving’ page. If you are able to donate any amount no matter how small it will all go towards the plight of so many veterans living on the street. Thankyou
wrote on 8 October 2024
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8:18 pm
The South Wales Argus printed an article on 30/09/2024 about Beachley Boys and their history.
Google this web address:-
https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24619036.beachley-boys-100-years-army-apprentice-college/
Google this web address:-
https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24619036.beachley-boys-100-years-army-apprentice-college/
wrote on 25 September 2024
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9:27 pm
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wrote on 21 September 2024
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12:08 am
May we attract your attention to the letters received from Buckingham Palace that we have published in the "Stop Press" area of this webpage.
wrote on 12 September 2024
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10:10 pm
The very sad news of the death of Col S THOMAS .Condolences to his family and BOBA former Apprentices.
wrote on 11 September 2024
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11:07 pm
Funeral arrangements for Syd Thomas.
Date. Monday 23/09/2024
Time. 14.15
Loc. Coychurch Crematorium, near Bridgend. The family would like to have our Standard(s) present.
Afterwards. TBC.
A personal request from Syd. All are welcome, the more the merrier, his words not mine. No black ties, please wear Regimental, Corps, Association or Club ties. He also asked that ladies attending wear bright colours. No flowers, but donations to The REME Charity. Whilst these are his wishes they aren't restrictive.
Date. Monday 23/09/2024
Time. 14.15
Loc. Coychurch Crematorium, near Bridgend. The family would like to have our Standard(s) present.
Afterwards. TBC.
A personal request from Syd. All are welcome, the more the merrier, his words not mine. No black ties, please wear Regimental, Corps, Association or Club ties. He also asked that ladies attending wear bright colours. No flowers, but donations to The REME Charity. Whilst these are his wishes they aren't restrictive.
wrote on 8 September 2024
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5:37 pm
We are very sad to announce the death of Sydney Thomas 47A Group, BOBA President.
We do not have any funeral details but will inform the association members as soon as possible.
We do not have any funeral details but will inform the association members as soon as possible.
wrote on 11 August 2024
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10:21 pm
Anyone from 69A C Coy fitters wants to chat welcome to E-mail me, let us know if you are going to BOBA reunion this year we could share table
alanwalters142009@hotmail.com
alanwalters142009@hotmail.com
wrote on 6 August 2024
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7:23 pm
Good evening all,
It is with sadness that I advise you of the passing of Alan Whitelock 46A.
Alan passed away peacefully at his home in Weymouth. He was always smiling and extremely polite.
He was proud to be a Beachley Boy and was looking forward to meeting everyone at the 2024 Reunion. He will be sadly missed.
It is with sadness that I advise you of the passing of Alan Whitelock 46A.
Alan passed away peacefully at his home in Weymouth. He was always smiling and extremely polite.
He was proud to be a Beachley Boy and was looking forward to meeting everyone at the 2024 Reunion. He will be sadly missed.
wrote on 28 June 2024
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To the secretary. I am intending to go to Chepstow for the BOBA weekend this year. I had noted the date as 13, 14 and 15 September. However I know that the BOBA weekend is usually on the 21st September annually. I assume that this weekend of the 21st is busy. There is a note whish I cannot now find in this years information for the BOBA weekend is in fact on the 21st! Kindly confirm the 13th as the correct date.
wrote on 28 June 2024
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10:09 am
Hi to John Everleigh who stays in Edinburgh. John you served at Beachley in the forties
I served in the Fifties, 58B.My email is attached kindly give me a call. I am planning to vist Beachley this year for my final farewell to Beachley. I live in Dalkeith.
I served in the Fifties, 58B.My email is attached kindly give me a call. I am planning to vist Beachley this year for my final farewell to Beachley. I live in Dalkeith.
wrote on 21 June 2024
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2:57 pm
I recently had been having problems with my Television and despite the addition of an amplifier for £100 it still remained imperfect. A friend put me on to a help line called "Restore TV". They sent an engineer who spent an hour and a half finding the interference source and providing a more powerful Amplifier and a Filter. Result perfect TV.. There was no charge for this service. I am placing this on the guest book in case there may be some one else who needs assistance. The internet gives all contact info if you are interested.
John Eveleigh 42A
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John Eveleigh 42A
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