Post by Admin on Jul 11, 2022 20:29:11 GMT
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A nautical term “Crossing the Bar” is sadly end of life for mariners, Sunset and evening star and one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning of the bar, when I put out to sea. Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Possibly, those that descend in Barry from Fisher folk to Merchant Navy, may know. Our former Merchant Navy Town has seen many cross the bar. Hope all loved ones found Fiddlers Green, Wrap me up in me oilskin and jumper, No more on the docks I'll be seen, just tell me old shipmates. I'm taking a trip, mates and I'll see you one day in Fiddler's Green
When you get to the dock and the long trip is through, there's pubs and there's clubs, and there's lassies there too and the girls are all pretty and the beer it is free, and there's bottles of rum growing from every tree. Though the health situation and more have got in the way of much tribute and commemoration, the Merchant Navy Association (Wales) Barry branch continue and do seek new members. The branch working with others over the years has accomplished much and have been involved heavily with remembrance and more.
Sea Sunday, Treasures the Past - Embraces the Present - Envisions the Future. 'Calming the storm, at home, in port and at sea'. SEA SUNDAY, hosted by Barry Churches. The annual Sea Sunday Service held at the Anchor Memorial, Barry Waterfront, reflects and remembers, those in Fiddler's Green. “Crossed the Bar” and all at sea then and now, multi – faith.
This year a few words from Billy McGee, said a lot. “Today 10th July 2022, as most land lubbers will be unaware is "Sea Sunday" the day when people are reminded to think about seafarers past and present who help keep this island nation afloat and the danger they endure to get the goods to your door..... it also gives you the chance and opportunity to buy old sailors a beer or three as a thank you”
If blood was the price our Merchant Navy paid in full. Sea Sunday! Remembering and giving thanks for seafarers and all that they do to bring us 90 per cent of everything we use.
Merchant Navy Day, September the 3rd Every Year. Starting on 10 July 1940, German air forces began a sustained attack on allied shipping in the channel as well as airfields and radar stations in the south of England. Throughout that summer, the Luftwaffe made attacks as often as the weather would allow, either against shipping in the channel or against targets further inland. Time and time again the RAF defenders would scramble to repel an attack, with many pilots flying multiple missions per day. The armed forces and Merchant Navy were indeed a band of brothers.
Christmas Eve 1917. HOW DEEP THEIR GRAVES
One sad year has passed away
Since our great sorrow fell,
But in our hearts we mourn the loss
Of those we loved so well.
We think of him in silence,
And his name we oft recall:
But there’s nothing left to answer,
But his picture on the wall.
The annual Sea Sunday Service took place at Barry Waterfront’s Seafarers’ Anchor Memorial on the weekend.
The service was led by Father Chris Seaton, chaplain of HMS Cambria. The Vale of Glamorgan Mayor Susan Lloyd-Selby represented both town and county.
Thanked were all who work on the seas and those who have served their country in the Merchant Navy and visiting veterans, Royal Navy. And also those who work in the docks today as well as the Coast Guard and RNLI. The 11th Barry Sea Scouts and other associated bodies were present and wreaths were laid and the sea was blessed.
Hymns included Eternal Father strong to save and National anthems. The service was well attended on a pleasant afternoon.
A nautical term “Crossing the Bar” is sadly end of life for mariners, Sunset and evening star and one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning of the bar, when I put out to sea. Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Possibly, those that descend in Barry from Fisher folk to Merchant Navy, may know. Our former Merchant Navy Town has seen many cross the bar. Hope all loved ones found Fiddlers Green, Wrap me up in me oilskin and jumper, No more on the docks I'll be seen, just tell me old shipmates. I'm taking a trip, mates and I'll see you one day in Fiddler's Green
When you get to the dock and the long trip is through, there's pubs and there's clubs, and there's lassies there too and the girls are all pretty and the beer it is free, and there's bottles of rum growing from every tree. Though the health situation and more have got in the way of much tribute and commemoration, the Merchant Navy Association (Wales) Barry branch continue and do seek new members. The branch working with others over the years has accomplished much and have been involved heavily with remembrance and more.
Sea Sunday, Treasures the Past - Embraces the Present - Envisions the Future. 'Calming the storm, at home, in port and at sea'. SEA SUNDAY, hosted by Barry Churches. The annual Sea Sunday Service held at the Anchor Memorial, Barry Waterfront, reflects and remembers, those in Fiddler's Green. “Crossed the Bar” and all at sea then and now, multi – faith.
This year a few words from Billy McGee, said a lot. “Today 10th July 2022, as most land lubbers will be unaware is "Sea Sunday" the day when people are reminded to think about seafarers past and present who help keep this island nation afloat and the danger they endure to get the goods to your door..... it also gives you the chance and opportunity to buy old sailors a beer or three as a thank you”
If blood was the price our Merchant Navy paid in full. Sea Sunday! Remembering and giving thanks for seafarers and all that they do to bring us 90 per cent of everything we use.
Merchant Navy Day, September the 3rd Every Year. Starting on 10 July 1940, German air forces began a sustained attack on allied shipping in the channel as well as airfields and radar stations in the south of England. Throughout that summer, the Luftwaffe made attacks as often as the weather would allow, either against shipping in the channel or against targets further inland. Time and time again the RAF defenders would scramble to repel an attack, with many pilots flying multiple missions per day. The armed forces and Merchant Navy were indeed a band of brothers.
Christmas Eve 1917. HOW DEEP THEIR GRAVES
One sad year has passed away
Since our great sorrow fell,
But in our hearts we mourn the loss
Of those we loved so well.
We think of him in silence,
And his name we oft recall:
But there’s nothing left to answer,
But his picture on the wall.
The annual Sea Sunday Service took place at Barry Waterfront’s Seafarers’ Anchor Memorial on the weekend.
The service was led by Father Chris Seaton, chaplain of HMS Cambria. The Vale of Glamorgan Mayor Susan Lloyd-Selby represented both town and county.
Thanked were all who work on the seas and those who have served their country in the Merchant Navy and visiting veterans, Royal Navy. And also those who work in the docks today as well as the Coast Guard and RNLI. The 11th Barry Sea Scouts and other associated bodies were present and wreaths were laid and the sea was blessed.
Hymns included Eternal Father strong to save and National anthems. The service was well attended on a pleasant afternoon.