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- Published: Friday, 21 September 2018 10:21



May 10 saw the annual Chairman's Day out which this year saw members and friends of the Club head to the very famous Churchill War Rooms in Central London behind Downing Street. It was a fascinating insight into how Government was run when London was in the midst of the Blitz. There was also inside a well curated exhibition by the Imperial War museum into Churchill himself where even in wartime his savage approach and wit was legendary.
In true form afterwards we enjoyed a superb Club Secretary's lunch at the favourite Victory Services Club in Marble Arch. The after dinner speaker gave us a wonderful appraisal of the much written about Battle of Jutland in 1916.
The 39 Club members and friends who attended the day certainly learnt more about both world wars and the strategy involved in overcoming adversity.
A historical and very memorable day out with wonderful company. I wonder what treat we will have in store for next year?
39 Club members attended the funeral and celebration of the colourful and long life of George Salmon who was Chairman during 1978/9. George was always known for his charm and excellent quick wit, he entertained the Club and the many guests during the annual Spring lunches as a double act with Clive Sinden, mostly at the Café Royal in Regents Street, London W1. The 39 Club’s very own Eric Morecambe if you like, his appreciation of good humour was second to none. Maybe it was the tips he got from Tommy Cooper?!
Current members Richard Craddock, Denis Hanks, Social Secretary and Andrew Tompsett, President, along with ex-member Colin Garside, Nigel Lugg and George Orris joined the many family and friends to give the wonderful character George a great send off.
His words “Wish me luck (As You Wave Me Goodbye)” closed the proceedings with a wry smile I am sure and sung by Gracie Fields. George leaves wife Joan, daughter Sue, son Stephen and five grandchildren.