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JULY/AUGUST 2015 FOR THE NAVAL & LOCAL COMMUNITY IN & AROUND HELENSBURGH

Saturday 27th June saw the annual Fair in the Square in support of Armed Forces Day take place in Churchill Square, Helensburgh.

Against the odds, the event was blessed with a warm sunny day which certainly brought out the crowds. Fair in the Square was officially opened by Cdr Ian Riches MBE, Base Executive Officer. He expressed thanks to the RNRMW Organisers, including Hannah Mbise, Sophia McArdle and Iain MacKenzie who took on a lead role. Families enjoyed a wide range of stalls and activities, provided by various community groups who had all made an enormous effort to attend and provide a wide range of activities, crafty items for sale and fun.

The RNRMW Team are hugely grateful, and wish to express thanks to all those who contributed: Babcock Naval Services BBQ, SMQ Trainees, 43 Cdo Royal Marines, Babcock electricians, Fire Service, Military Wives Choir, Margaret Rose School of Dance, Donna’s Dazzlers, Moe’s School of Dancing, DJ Dan, Sportsdrome and LPT Jordan, Townhead Farm, Carillion Amey. Finally, thanks to all those who held stalls and donated most generously to funds raised.

The RNRM Welfare Team are pleased to announce that £1600 was raised in aid of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity and to support local community events for the next year.

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The Vision of RNRM Welfare Resilient and Resourceful Naval Service Personnel, Families and Communities What can you expect from RNRM Welfare:

Service provided by RNRM Welfare We offer direct, or in conjunction with other agencies, advice, support both practical or emotional and advocacy on behalf of service users.

Confidentiality Code

What it means to YOU

Everything you tell us will be treated in confidence. No one outside RNRM Welfare will be informed without your consent except in the following circumstances: • If there is a risk of significant/suspected harm to you or others. • Prevention of a serious criminal act. • If there is, or is likely to be, a serious breach of national security. • If there is a serious contravention of military law. • If compassionate leave or assignment recommendation is made to a Commanding Officer, only essential information will be passed on in order for a decision to be taken. Even in these circumstances, wherever possible, your consent will be sought.

What it means to US

Everyone working within RNRM Welfare is required to follow this confidentiality code. Any written information concerning Service users will comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998.

Relationship Problems Bereavement Financial Issues Child Care Concerns

Support for Families of Deployed Units Community Wide Initiatives and Projects

Mental Health Special Needs Physical Illness Welfare Presentations

Pregnancy Complications Pre and Post Deployment Briefs

A confidential service subject to civil/military law A comprehensive assessment of need

Support to deployed personnel and families Help to manage the effects of separation

A professional service to the RN & RM Executive and Divisional/Regimental System

A comprehensive social work service to RN & RM personnel and their families.

A commitment to deliver a timely, high quality, non-discriminatory service. In support of continuous improvement RNRM Welfare aims for consistency and quality actively seeking comments, compliments and complaints on our service.

Help in preventing issues becoming a crisis A proactive community service

A link between the Service Person and their families in times of difficulty.

A fully moderated online forum Welfare Information Service

Royal Navy Royal Marines Welfare

Dedicated personal and community support organisation for the Naval Service

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John Logie Baird Primary School children and staff took part in a variety of fun activities, to celebrate Health Week.

The children’s activities included a presentation from SSPCA, Tae Kwon Do, Fruit demonstration and tasting by Waitrose, Big Pedal Cycling and Scooter event, the school sports day and nursery sports day, cardio tennis, rugby, mini kickers. Julie Smith of Funky Fitness put both children and staff through their paces with an energetic and fun filled day of fitness on the Friday to end the week in style. Carolyn Randall, Head Teacher, commented this has been our greatest Health Week yet. We would like to thank Waitrose Helensburgh, School Health Team, Martin Caldwell, Julie Smith and of course our wonderful Acting Principal Teacher Caroline McMullan for making our week such a success.

Following a recent intense assessment from Paula Love, an Eco Schools assessor John Logie Baird successfully secured our Green Flag.

Our amazing Mrs McArthur, Primary 6 class teacher and our Eco group worked tirelessly to showcase all that John Logie Baird was doing to recycle, reuse, manage waste and pick up litter.

Paula commented on what a warm welcome she received and paid tribute to our whole School’s inclusive approach …. and what’s more, our nine newly erected raised beds will help us to gain our next green flag in the near future.

Erskine has reached the final of The National Lottery Awards, Best Sports Project but we need you help! Please vote for our project 'Erskine Celebrates the Commonwealth Games', which saw all five homes take part in two weeks of sport and cultural activities to celebrate the official Commonwealth Games.

Vote here: www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/project/erskine-celebrates-commonwealth-games

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If you use Twitter on an iPad or iPhone, check your settings now, as its new 'autoplay' default video setting could eat into your data allowance and leave you with a big bill. And for Android users, it's 'coming soon'.

The social media giant in mid June rolled out the 'feature' on its apps for Apple's iOS for iPhone and iPad, as well as for desktop users. It tries to sell autoplay as a positive, despite it being annoying to many users and a potential money pit. Fortunately, you can turn it off. To learn how go to: www.moneysavingexpert.com/new/protect/2015/06/

Based in strategic locations across the UK, Germany and Cyprus, the DMWS ensures that our serving personnel and their families receive the very best welfare support at the time they need it most – when they are receiving medical treatment for illness or injury.

DMWS Welfare Officers can be found in all areas of the hospital setting, from Maternity Units, to A & E, to Cancer Wards, ensuring that the patients are supported, reassured and heard. They offer a listening ear, practical help with kit etc. and someone to guide them through difficult, often life changing news. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year and no problem is too big or too small.

We simply understand military life. Any period of hospitalisation is stressful, but members of the Armed Forces Community are likely to be living many miles away from their own support networks, making hospital admission, either planned or unplanned, especially difficult. The joy of delivering your first child can be dampened by the isolation of being away from loved ones. The strain of receiving bad news regarding your health is amplified without family and friends there to offer reassurance. DMWS is there to share those moments with you, and to take care of all the practical and emotional details that such situations throw up – freeing you up to concentrate solely on your recovery.

DMWS is unique. We are the only military charity to deploy to areas of conflict alongside serving personnel and have been to every major conflict since World War II. Our staff work quietly and efficiently in field hospitals with medical teams, ensuring that serving personnel are looked after from the very frontline of battle. They liaise with and reassure worried families, and keep them informed of their loved ones’ progress. Once back in the UK, our teams are there to support both patient and family and prepare them for the journey to recovery that lies ahead.

www.dmws.org.uk

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All Stars Bowling is a fabulous 4 Lane state of the art bowling facility located in the Neptune Building at HMNB

Clyde.

We offer a bottle bar with a range of bottled beverages, wines, spirits and soft drinks, along with a selection of

snacks.

It is popular with families, hosting children’s parties, is suitable for all ages, team gatherings; leaving runs and

team building events.

We work closely with the catering team and can provide cold/hot food buffets to support your events’.

Best point is …….its Free to Bowl! To book, call 01436 674321

then either Isla on ext 8437 or Isabel on 8530

• If you are currently serving in the Armed Forces, either regular or reserve or a Dependant.

• If you have served in the Armed Forces, either regular or reserve or a dependant.

• If you were a member of the Merchant Navy who served in a commercial vessel in support of legally defined UK military or a dependant.

We have information on a comprehensive range of issues, including

Produced by Scottish Association of Citizen Advice Bureaux—Citizens Advice Scotland (Scottish Charity SCO16637) Published September 2014

• Post—Traumatic Stress Disorder • Benefits

• War Pensions • CSA

• Housing / Homelessness • Relationships

• Debt & Money Advice • Employment

Your Regional Support Officer is: Sandra Staniland 01546 605555

SStaniland@ABCAB.casonline.org.uk

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Mondays 13.00 - 15.00 Group / Arts & Crafts

Wednesdays 09.30 - 12.30 Group / Tea & Coffee & Hot Rolls

Fantastic bespoke garden and children’s play area Further details from Marie/Amy/Louise on 01436 679526

The house is also the meeting place for the Neptune Special Needs Support Group

Further details available from David Wynne on 07740 828629

http://www.which.co.uk/campaigns/nuisance-calls-and-texts/ Which, the Consumers Associa-tion are currently running a campaign to fight this modern day plague which affects every single one of us. Go to their website to complain and also sign their petition.

www.dec.org.uk/Nepal The Disasters Emergency Committee website brings the relief agencies together and makes it easy to donate funds. The earthquake in Nepal, the home of the Ghurkas, means that their hour of need is now. Please continue to help if you can.

www.getpaidto.com A generous rewards site that gives cashback and voucher codes for thousands of big name stores and services.. A forum, blog and live chat box means plenty of interactivity and also a chance to make money with referrals. Worth a look.

GoEuro A travel app for getting about in Europe allowing you to search for times and fares for train plane and bus journeys around Europe. Just put in where you’re going and when you’re going and book your tickets directly through the app. Easy to compare prices for the different routes and modes of transport. Give it a try.

DEADLINE FOR SEPTEMBER 2015 EDITION

Wednesday 19th August 2015.

Please contact the Editor with local news and items or pictures of interest

Items can be handed in to RNRMW Staff in the Families Centre, posted to the Editor, Families Centre,

Churchill Square, Helensburgh, G84 9HL, emailed to richard.keller469@mod.uk or simply

phone 01436 679526

Application forms for Family Passes are available from Sophia McArdle in the Families Centre on

01436 675496 or 07753 577731

or the Base Personnel Security Authority on

01436 674321 ext. 5475 or 6509.

If a Tour of the Base is required on completion of security pass forms contact Sophia McArdle on either of the numbers above.

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• £5 Deposit payable when booking to secure place

• £3 per child over 1 year old, includes juice and crisps

• Book at the Families Centre

• £5 Deposit payable when booking to secure place

• Book at the Families Centre

• £5 Deposit payable when booking to secure place

• £1.30 Adult entry to Zoo Park / Children Free

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• Book at the Families Centre

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Churchill Square, (behind the Shop) HELENSBURGH, G84 9HL Tel: 01436 679526 / 678029

Iain Mackenzie RN Com. Dev. (Social Media)

Sophia McArdle Community Dev. Worker

Post Gapped RNRMW

Info Support

Ricardo Keller Com News Editor Business Support

Marie Drummond Family Support

Worker

Amy Boulton Family Support

Worker

Louise McSporran Family Support

Worker

Welfare Information Support has now replaced the HIVE Information Service.

The arrival of our new Welfare Information Support Officer within the Families Centre is now around September so hopefully we can introduce her and replace the silhouette in the September issue.

In the meantime we do have Tammie Graham working on the Base at Faslane who is Welfare Information Support / Business Support Worker and she can be reached on 01436 674321 ext 5069

The Welfare Information Support Service is an information network available to all members of the Service community - serving personnel both married and single, together with their families and dependants as well as civilians employed by the Services.

Families Centre, Churchill Sq.

Monday – Friday 9:15 – 11:14 Birth - 5 Years

Only £7 per session Further info from Lee / Nic

07881 209534

Closed for School

Holidays

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We’re a friendly Group who meet up every Thursday & Friday between 09.15 and 11.15 in the Hall in the Families Centre behind the shop in Churchill Square. On Thursday we have Arts & Crafts for the under 5’s and on Fridays we enjoy Hot Rolls, a cuppa and a chat. • Trips organised • Short Courses • Fundraising Activities • Friendly Atmosphere New members are always welcome. First visit is free, thereafter just £1

The Tea and Toast Group are a new afternoon Group which started up on 28th August in the Main Hall of the Families Centre.

We’re on each Tuesday from 12.45 until the school run around 2.30.

You’re very welcome to come along for tea and toast and some friendly company and chat.

Only £1 per week per adult is charged to cover costs

Free funtime sessions For children 0 - 5 years with songs, rhymes and stories The children benefit by learning whilst they have fun.

Unlike toddlers’ groups and nurseries, the children’s families stay and join in structured activities with the children therefore this also benefits the family as a whole.

(Not including school holidays )

www.funfirst.org.uk Email: mail@funfirst.org.uk Tel: 07752 962335

Please note, we’re not on during

School Holidays

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New to the area & feeling lonely? then come into ‘Cosy’ Coffeehouse in Churchill Square (next to the Shop) & meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Everyone very welcome.

We’re open Monday to Friday (see notice board for times).

We have delicious Coffee/Hot Chocolate/Tea, still only £1.

Sewing classes every Wednesday 1—3pm

We have free internet service. Takeaway service available.

For more information please contact: Jan (Pastoral Worker) on 01436 672537 or 07818 278221 or pop into Cosy.

Informal Group exploring issues of faith, the meaning of life

and what we are doing here!

Light lunch provided

@ St Margaret’s Church, Churchill Every Thursday beginning on 3 Sept 2015

13:00 — 14:45

For more details contact: Paula at Chaplaincy on

01436 674321 ext 6183 or

Jan at Cosy Coffeehouse 01436 672537

Service Pupil Advisor Davina Blair has put together a list of books which may be useful to children from Armed Forces Families which is now available from the Editor in the Families Centre.

Most of the books are available in hard copy and kindle / ebook through the usual book channels though Davina is hoping to gain funding to purchase these or similar books in the future.

If you have suggestions to add to the list please contact Davina on 01436 657665

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Every Tuesday – Brew @ Rhu meet from 1– 2.30 pm at The Corner House for tea, biscuits and a chat. £1 per adult, 50p per child.

Every Thursday – Breakfast Brew @ Rhu meet from 09.30—11.30 at The Corner House for Bacon and Egg rolls, tea and a chat. £2 per adult, 50p per child.

Book Club, 28th July —- 8pm. This months book is The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins, all welcome, host provides nibbles, please bring a bottle!

Stitch and Blether, Tuesday evenings 7pm til 9pm £1 each and Wednesday mornings 9 — 12. Bring along your craftwork, sewing, knitting, crochet, whatever you are working on or want to. We hope to share ideas and give help to each other.

For more information about events and what’s happening at the Corner House contact Amy Boulton at the Families Centre on 01436 679526

Quest is the only resettlement magazine distributed to all MoD Units by BFPO under contract. It is full of education, retraining and job opportunities for everybody in the Armed Forces and is available each month in the Families Centre.

The June issue has articles on some of the most popular opportunities including: • Accountancy and book-keeping • Computing and Information Technology • Healthcare Careers • Logistics and distribution • Maritime Security • Sport and Fitness • Telecommunications Find it also at www.questonline.co.uk

Housing Matters is produced by the Joint Service Housing Advice Office and do their best through the magazine to inform Forces personnel of their housing options during and after their time in Service. The latest issue has articles on: • Help to buy Cash ISA • A guide to Private Renting • Delving into your Credit History • Housing in the North West of England • Understanding Universal Credit As well as the above there are regular slots for Average UK House Prices, Sales List of Former Married Quarters, Housing Briefings dates for 2015 etc. It’s a must read for all Forces personnel and is available free to pick up in the Families Centre.

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HMS Dalriada is the home of the Royal NavalReserve in Glasgow.

The Royal Naval Reserve is a part time force of 2,300 highly trained and motivated people who augment UK Armed Forces in times of tension, humanitarian crisis or conflict.

The Royal Naval Reserve wear the same uniform as Regular Royal Navy and complete the same training.

The Royal Naval Reserve is open to males or females aged between 16 and 40 years old (45 for ex-Armed Forces).

You must be British, Irish or a Commonwealth citizen and be able to meet all of the same requirements as the Royal Navy. Recruitment Presentations take place on the last Wednesday of every month.

• Royal Naval Rates of Pay • Flexible Commitment • Opportunity to Travel • Serve on Operations • Meet new People • Annual Tax Free Bounty ( Currently up to £1,674.00 )

RNSO HMS DALRIADA, 37-51 Birkmyre Road, GOVAN, GLASGOW G51 3JH

Tel: 0141 445 6020 Email: NAVYMR-DALRIADARNSO@MOD.UK

Knit the Family is a book for families to help them understand what has, and may still be happening, in the lives of service personnel both pre and post deployment, and to show them how to cope and where to get help.

Get your free copy from the Families Centre.

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My name is Sarah, I used to teach kick boxing and body building but after moving from Stirling to Helensburgh, I trained with the Hatton Academy to become a Boxercise instructor. Classes are in the dungeon at the Drumfork Club, every Thursday 7-8pm, we have quite a few regulars who attend but I would love it if you came to. In time and if there is a demand I hope to run children’s classes, watch this space for more information. If you have any further questions or want more information then you can find us on facebook under Boxercise Classes, Helensburgh.

Boxercise uses some of the basic moves, striking combinations and training techniques of boxing to give a combination of aerobic and anaerobic workout. The class involves group exercises, warm-ups and working with partners using gloves and pads and a warm down.

Why Boxercise?

Boxing training is for everyone: Whatever your size, shape or sex.

Release your aggression: Boxing training is a great way to do that, making you feel calm because all the aggression is very channelled and controlled. Even though there is no physical contact, it enables you to feel in control of your body.

Increase your discipline: boxing training is about discipline.

Focus energy and concentration: Training stimulates your mind and boosts your self-belief.

Increases mental agility

Improves hand- eye coordination: on both the left and right side of the body. Your body improves evenly on both sides, reducing postural misalignment

Increases stamina: training increases stamina in your heart and lungs

Raises core strength: To take a punch and hold your balance, your abdominals need to be strong and toned - this strong core stability can reduce the risk of back pain and improve posture

Strengthens muscles: Boxing improves muscle strength used in everyday activities, as well as the 'fast twitch' muscle fibres required for shorter, more explosive movements MOST IMPORTANTLY IT’S FUN! Classes are fun, we are always laughing and the music is always pumping. So if you fancy joining us come along on a Thursday and see what the fuss is about, once you have been once I can promise you will be

Details of a new charging system for service family accommodation (SFA), a key element of the MOD New Employment Model Programme are now available at the link below. If you live in Service Family Accommodation this affects YOU, so go to the link to find out how. Apart from explanations of why the assessment was needed and the changes being made there is also a list of FAQ’s so make yourself a cuppa, find a nice comfortable seat and have a read at the link now. https://www.gov.uk/new-employment-model

A Laphroaig 10 yr old Single Malt is being produced to mark the end of HMS Vanguard’s 2nd Commission. This is a great opportunity to get a unique memento, gift, for anyone that has served, or indeed has any affection for, or affiliation to the Submarine Service or HMS VANGUARD. This is limited to 450 bottles on a first come first served basis and accompanied with an engraved whisky glass at a price of £50. Anyone interested or requires any further information contact POCS Pritchard or the Duty Steward on 01436 674321 EXT 3398.

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Helensburgh & Lomond Women’s Aid 01436 677434 Macmillan Cancer Support 0808 808 0000 MoD Police - Churchill Office 01436 678046 Naval Families Federation 02392 654374 NHS 24 Freephone 111 RN RM Charity 02392 548128 RNRM Welfare Portal 02392 728777 Rape Crisis - for women 0800 121 4685 Rape Crisis - for men 0800 032 0399 Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley 0141 887 9111 Royal Navy Police HQ 01436 673452 RNRM Welfare Information Support 01436 678029 Short Term Families Accommodation 01436 670910 SSAFA Confidential Support Line 0800 731 4880 SSAFA Office - Dumbarton 01389 730513 Vale of Leven Hospital 01389 754121 Veterans UK 0800 169 2277 Veterans Welfare Service 0141 224 2709 Water Emergency 0845 601 8855

3 Bedroom House £35 per night £225 per week

4 Bedroom House £38 per night £245 per week

* FUNCTION ROOMS AVAILABLE TO HIRE * PARTIES, CHARITY EVENTS, CHRISTENINGS

GYM FACILITIES & MEMBERSHIP USER GROUP AVAILABILITY FUNCTION ROOM HIRE HALL HIRE BAR FACILITIES FOR FUNCTIONS BUFFET CATERING & DJ HIRE

Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 769 7555

B.A.S.I.C. (Court Martial Suite) 01436 679666

Braeholm 01436 671880

CarillionAmey Allocations 0800 707 6000

CarillionAmey Repairs 0800 707 6000

Council Offices - Helensburgh 01436 658887

Citizens Advice Bureau 01389 765345

Drumfork Club 01436 670910

Electrical Emergency 0845 2727 999

Families Centre, Churchill Square 01436 679526

Forces Pension Society 020 7820 9988

FRANK - Drug related helpline 0800 77 66 00

Gas Emergency 0800 111 999

Helensburgh Library 01436 658833

Helensburgh Police non-Emergency 101 HMNB Clyde 01436 674321

Helensburgh Medical Centre 672277/ 673366

Contact Numbers which may come in useful

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2. A milkman has two empty jugs, a 3 gallon jug and a 5 gallon jug. How can he measure exactly 1 gallon without wasting any milk?

. 1. Alice came across a Lion and a Unicorn in a forest of forgetfulness. The lion lies every Monday Tuesday and Wednesday and the other days he speaks the truth. The Unicorn lies on Thursday Fridays and Saturdays, and the other days he speaks the truth. Lion: “Yesterday I was lying.” Unicorn: “So was I.” Which day did they say that?

4. During the recent Logie Baird school sports day, four girls were competing in the 400 metres hurdles. Official figures mysteriously went missing just after the event, however, various spectators could remember the following information. Josie was never suspected though! 1. Jane won and wore red. 2. The girl wearing number 1 came third. 3. Julie beat the girl in yellow, but wasn't wearing number 2. 4. Only one girl finished in the same position as the number she wore, but she didn't wear red. 5. Jackie beat the girl wearing number 3 and Josie wore yellow. 6. The girl in green wore number 2. 7. A spectator remembered one girl wore blue, but couldn't remember anything else about her. Can you determine the positions the girls finished in, along with the numbers and colours they wore?

3. A swimming pool has four taps. The first can fill the entire pool with water in two days, the second - in three days, the third - in four days, and the last one can fill the pool in 6 hours. How long will it take to fill the pool using all 4 taps together?

6. During a recent police investigation, Chief Inspector Stone was interviewing five local villains to try and identify who stole Mrs Archer's cake from the mid-summers fayre. Below is a summary of their statements: Arnold: It wasn't Edward, it was Brian Brian: It wasn't Charles, it wasn't Edward Charles: It was Edward, it wasn't Arnold Derek: It was Charles, it was Brian Edward: It was Derek, it wasn't Arnold It was well known that each suspect told exactly one lie. Can you determine who stole the cake?

5. Complete this grid with the digits 1 to 6 to make the sum correct.

Perform each mathematical operation in the or-der shown, from left to right, e.g. 1 + 2 x 3 is treated as (1 + 2) x 3 = 9.

Note: there is no ÷ 1, and at no point is a decimal or fraction used.

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In an Emergency If circumstances arise, whilst your relative is deployed overseas or on a ship out of UK waters, which make it necessary for you to re-quest for their return home on compassionate grounds; a death in the family, serious illness or a serious family crisis, you should contact:

The Joint Casualty & Compassionate Centre (JCCC) +44 (0)1452 519951 The JCCC is staffed 24 hours a day including weekends and bank holidays. If circumstances arise, whilst your relative is serving ashore in the UK or on a ship in UK waters, that make it necessary for you to request their return home on compassionate grounds; a death in the family, serious illness or a serious family crisis, you should contact the Portal Team as above:

Royal Navy Royal Marine Welfare Portal Team on +44 (0) 2392 728777

OOW (HMS Nelson) +44 (0)2392 726159 OOW (HMS Drake) +44 (0)1752 555220

Duty Naval Base Officer Clyde +44 (0)1436 674321 ext. 4005 Duty Officer, Guardroom RM Stonehouse +44 (0)1752 836395

0800—1630 Monday to Thursday 0830—1600 on Friday with the exception of recognised public holidays. Outside of these hours you can contact the RNRM Welfare Duty Worker via:

ANSWER TO QUESTION 2

Two dozen, 24

EXPLANATION: The number of hens has increased from 1.5 to 6 (4 times more) and the number of days has increased from 1.5 to 6 (also 4 times more). The effect is cumulative, therefore the number of eggs that will be layed will be 16 times more (i.e. 24 instead of 1.5).

ANSWER TO QUESTION 3

Twice

EXPLANATION: At first glance the answer seems to be once, but that would be the number of times the coin would rotate around a point before returning to it's original position. Because the coin is orbiting around another coin, it's actually two revolutions. Try it if you don't believe it!

ANSWER TO QUESTION 4

Turn on switch No.1 for several minutes, then turn it off. Now turn on switch No.2 and immediately go down to the wine cellar (carefully as the light may or may not be on).

If the light is on, then switch No.2 turns on the light in the wine cellar.

If the light is off, TOUCH the light bulb. If the light bulb is warm, switch No.1 (the one that you left on for several minutes before switching it off) turns on the light in the wine cellar. If, however, the light bulb is cool, switch No.3 turns on the light in the wine cellar.

ANSWER TO QUESTION 6 6 is the maximum number of balls that can be removed.

ANSWER TO QUESTION 1

ANSWER TO QUESTION 5

Mary If you don't see why the 4-ball or 8-ball (for example) are immobilized, the image below shows you the size of these balls relative to the space they would need to pass through: