260 Signal Squadron (SAM) Reunion 2006


	*260 Signal Squadron (SAM) Reunion 2006*

Reunion in Leicester 2006

The Ramada Jarvis Hotel Leicester was the venue for the Associations 8th Annual Reunion. Held over the weekend of the 28th - 30th April 2006 numbers were down greatly on previous years. However that didn't dampen the spirits of those who did attend and once again members travelled from far and wide to enjoy a chat over a few beers in the company of old friends in comfortable surroundings.

With a mailing list of over 200 we have been aware for some time now that our membership had outgrown the Ramada Jarvis Hotel in Loughborough and with the prediction that numbers would be high in 2006 it was decided seek out larger accommodation.

The Ramada Jarvis Hotel is located right in the heart of Leicester with free parking for 120 vehicles offering easy access to other nearby attractions including Drayton Manor Theme Park, Twycross Zoo and the National Space Science Centre. So this seemed the obvious solution to our overcrowding problem.

Through our long standing relationship with the Ramada Jarvis in Loughborough John Townson, Geoff & Beryl Scott between them managed to secure a competitive rate for our stay at Leicester. The down side was we would be leaving behind the staff at Loughborough which we had formed a strong bond with over the years, but we were confident we could quickly establish the same kind of rapport with the staff at Leicester. As it turned out the Leicester hotel fail to meet all our expectations and bar prices were considerably higher than the Loughborough hotel so the troops went on a forage to seek out a friendly watering hole. As it happened the hotel was conveniently located to Witherspoons next door. Witherspoons must have heard we were coming and had plenty of stock on hand so we failed in our attempts to drink the bar dry again this year.

The Committee are now actively looking around for a new central UK venue for our future reunions.

Ramada Leicester Bar.

Ramada Club Restaurant

Leicester Event Room

Old pals are reunited after 36 years.

Thirty one members attended the Squadron annual reunion in Leicester this year. Those attending are as follows: Geoff & Beryl Scott, Steve & Ulla Freeman-Pannett, Bill O'Halloran , Frank Woodall , Brian Shipton & his wife, Chris & Ann Conroy, John Townson, Terry & Mary Clarkson, Goldie Peters and his partner Deborah, Ted Williams & Son, Derek Frape, Stan & Linda Howard, Les Harrison, John & Ann Seymour , Tony Morgan , John Taylor , Pete Thomas, Bob & Janny Taylor and a warm welcome to newcomers Ted & Mal Taylor and Alex Forbes.

"After our welcome at this years reunion what can I say but we will be there next year. What a surprise who did I spot when we walked in Alec Forbes who I have not seen since 1969 & then John Taylor arrived on his bike. Anyway while Mal was checking in I went & got a beer & started to chat to Alec about old times. I'd just like to thank everyone connected with organising such a great reunion. Ted Taylor (Scouse)"

Alex John & Ted were delighted to be reunited after 36 years and I am delighted to have played a small part in helping them re-establish contact though the aid of this website.

Every year since this website was first established in 2001 it has assisted in reuniting old friends. If you served in 260 Signal Squadron and you haven't as yet made contact with us please spent a little time browsing these pages where I have no doubt you will find the name of someone you served with in the Squadron. There is no obligation to join us but we do hope you will.

After you have had a good look round drop us a line to say hello. Even if you don't want to join us, we still would like to hear from you. We are always happy to answer any questions you may have so please don't hesitate to contact us.

Click on the Emblem of Syrena below and follow the links through four pages of photographs from the 2006 Reunion followed by a page of your comments. Please feel free to send in your feedback. Constructive criticism is welcomed after all this is your website and your views good or bad are of great interest to me.

Regards Archie