The Mersey Mariners' Group is a forum where maritime organisations in the NW
of England can circulate details of their events to each other as well as trying
to avoid clashes of dates with other events.
Events List
Sunday,18th.July @ 1830 SEA SUNDAY Service organised by the Liverpool
Seafarers Centre at St.James Church, New Brighton ( a couple of minutes walk
from the Station).Light Refreshments afterwards.
Tuesday,20th.July River Mersey Mini Cruise,including a tour of the Docks,
in Aid of the L.S.C. Commentary by Andy Ball, Radio Merseyside and Stuart Wood,
Retired River Pilot.
Departing Seacombe : 1100 hrs. Pier Head : 1115 hrs.
Returning Pier Head :1505 hrs. Seacombe : 1520 hrs.
Sunday,5th.September @ 1200 Merchant Navy Day. A celebratory Service will
be held at Our Lady and St.Nicholas’s Church,Liverpool, afterwards the
Congregation will process down to the M.N. Memorial on the Pier Head for a short
Service. People wishing to attend the Church should arrive early to secure a
seat. Participants are invited to a Buffet and Entertainment afterwards at the
Eldonian on Vauxhall Road.
Thursday,16th.September @ 1200/1230 The Liverpool Nautical Research Society
will present a talk “Flags of Convenience” by Tommy Malloy at the Maritime
Museum.
Thursday,23rd.September @ 1800 The Nautical Institute will present a Talk
on “The River Dance Episode” by Adrian Scales, Surveyor, Brookes Bell, at LJMU,
Byrom Street, Liverpool,Room 218.
Thursday,14th.October @ 1200/1230 The L.N.R.S. will present a talk
“Buoyage Tender RELUME” by Nigel Stewart at the Maritime Museum.
Thursday,11th.November @ 1040 A short Service for Remembrance Day will be
held by the M.N. Memorial, Pier Head. Canon Bob Evans will officiate.
Sunday,14th.November @ 1500 A Remembrance Sunday Service for the Merchant
Navy will be held at the Anglican Cathedral.
Thursday,18th.November @ 1200/1230 The L.N.R.S. will present a talk
”Lelia” by Chris Michael, at the Maritime Museum.
Tuesday,23rd.November @ 1800 The N.I. will present a talk “The Work of
the MAIB” by Nick Hughes,Inspector of Marine Accidents, at LJMU, Byrom Street,
Room 218
Thursday,2nd.December @ 1930 In the closing month of the “Year of the
Seafarer 2010” a Royal Marine Band will perform at a Carol Service at the
Anglican Cathedral.
Canon Roger Royle will be the M.C.. In addition to the Band, Adults and Children
will perform. The Carol Service is in aid of Royal Marine/RoyalNavy Charity
No.1117794.
The Service should finish at about 2115. After the Service a collection will be
made for the ‘Friends of the Sea’/Cathedral Funds. The Friends of the Sea donate
money to local Sea Cadets branches.
For Tickets (available mid September) please send a stamped addressed Envelope
with a cheque made out to P.Brown Associates. The cost will be Adults - £10,
Concessions - £8, Children - £4 and children under 5 FREE. Please post to
Mrs.P.Brown,MBE, 35 Winston Drive, NOCTORUM, BIRKENHEAD, CH43 9RU.
Thursday,10th.December @ 1030 A commemorative Service will be held at Our
Lady and St.Nicholas’s Church on the 69th. Anniversary of the sinking of
HMS”PRINCE OF WALES” and HMS”REPULSE”.
Thursday,16th.December @ 1200/1230 The L.N.R.S. will present a Talk
“Highlights of the Archives” by Dawn Littler at the Maritime Museum.
Thursday,16th.December @ 1830 The Annual Carol Service in aid of the
Liverpool Seafarers Centre will be held at the Seafarers Church, Our Lady and
St,.Nicholas.. Wine and Mince Pies will be served afterwards. Admittance is FREE
but for administration purposes would you please apply for Tickets by Post.
Please send a stamped addressed Envelope to L.S.C., 20 Crosby Road,South,
LIVERPOOL. L22 1RQ.
The L.S.C. is appealing for the following articles : -
Woolly Hats in Bright Colours.
Books, preferably paperbacks, all subjects.
Magazines, all subjects, both Male and Female.
Weekend Colour Supplements.
Also ‘quality’ surplus clothing.
Old Mobile phones with Chargers.
Sadly Videos and Cassette Tapes are no longer in demand.
If you wish, the L.S.C. can arrange collection of the above items. Please phone
0300 800 8080
The opening hours
are Monday to Friday - 1000 to 2200, Weekends 1200 – 2200.
Please note the new Tel. No. for the L.S.C. 0300 800 8080.
Scattering of Ashes - It is possible to arrange to scatter ashes on the
River Mersey, courtesy of Mersey Ferries. They can be contacted on (0151) 330
1482 to arrange a date and time. Mersey Ferries do not charge for the service
but you and your party do have to pay the normal fare.
The Captain of the ferry usually stops the ferry upriver depending on the
tide and wind thus allowing a short time for prayer and remembrance before
committing the ashes to the Mersey.
If you wish a chaplain from the Mersey Mission or Stella Maris to
accompany you, they can be contacted on (0151) 920 3253 [This item courtesy of
Peter Devlin, Stella Maris].