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Corby…the name says it all!

Corby…the name says it all! Welcome to Hell! That is what an unknown graffiti artist daubed in red on the walls of Corby bus station. He was right. In the early 1900’s, Corby was a small and sleepy village located … Continue reading

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Any info on whereabouts of this “Silver Bullet” ? (in the UK somewhere)

1968 registered, AC Cobra, 5.3Lt Chevy V8, 3 Gear Semi – Auto Box with Hurst Shifter Last known owner was a Engineer at McLaren in Woking, Surrey Appreciate update via email…

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Former RAF airman banned from moving his wife and daughter to Britain

Former RAF airman banned from moving his wife and daughter to Britain because authorities ‘don’t believe his marriage of TWENTY TWO YEARS (with two grown children) is real   Mike Bates wants to move family back to South Wales from … Continue reading

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Re-Vamped my Man Cave

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Making Waves Film Festival – 25/26 September 2015

Friday, 25 September 2015 – 6:00pm Film Premiere – M33 Destination Dardanelles on board HMS M.33 @ Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 6pm   Against the remarkable backdrop of First World War survivor – HMS M.33, this new Portsmouth documentary uses historic diary … Continue reading

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Teaching Maths in Britain

1. Teaching Maths In 1960 A logger sells a truckload of timber for £100.. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit? 2. Teaching Maths In 1970 A logger sells a truckload of timber for … Continue reading

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Free Sergeant Blackman

                                                    War is different Every day journalists assail us with stories of outrageous injustices. One day it’s a city trader that suffers misogyny in the form of her meagre bonus; the next a gay couple are denied a cake by … Continue reading

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SSBN634 – 2015 Reunion Information 2nd Transmittal

SSBN634 – 2015 Reunion Attached is the reunion information and a list of who has signed up to date.  To add your name to the list, and join in the fun, fill out the attached registration form and mail it in.   Also attached … Continue reading

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Rod Spinks in hospital with Pneumonia Infection

scroll down for updates Rod Spinks in hospital with Pneumonia Infection I was aware of Rodders predicament from Friday 10th and unable to get this to my website as I was having a weekend doused in alcohol at the residence … Continue reading

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EU Directive Could Change How You Buy Insurance

EU Directive Could Change How You Buy Insurance Consumers in the UK could soon be forced to insure every motor vehicle they own, regardless of whether it is used on a public road or not, following a recent ruling by … Continue reading

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The Funeral Of Albert Cox

The Funeral Of Albert Cox Alberts Biological Family didnt want to pay a D-Day veteran the respect he was due but his other family did what they always do and turned up in force to say goodbye to one of … Continue reading

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SSBN634 – 2015 Reunion Information 1st Transmittal

SSBN634 – 2015 Reunion As Etta James would say, At Last.   So, here is the official 2015 Reunion kick-off email with associated information attached.  The reunion will be in San Antonio TX., September 9th – 12th at the Holiday Inn … Continue reading

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Frederick Forsyth blames Gordon Brown for death of 60 soldiers

Up to 60 service personnel are now dead as a result of Gordon Brown’s failure to fund adequate equipment, the chairman of a Conservative commission has claimed Frederick Forsyth, the author who was asked by David Cameron to chair an … Continue reading

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Bootneck Bugle NSW 31st August 2014

The meeting on the 31st August turned out to be a really lively, and dare I say happy event; well yes! It was well attended with some members who had been on their travels: Willie Tervitt had been in Scotland … Continue reading

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SEARCHING for Royal Marines Veteran diver DANNY STOKES (69)

Danny Stokes was injured while bell diving for Northern Divers Ltd. on Ekofisk, Norwegian sector, North Sea, 27th of August 1974. The Norwegian pioneer divers union (ODU) want to get in contact with him, also trying to find eventual descendants … Continue reading

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Royal Marines Association Malta (10th Nov 2014)

Royal Marines Association Malta Dear Members and Friends Members will have seen from the last minutes that the Branch hopes to have a service of Re dedication of the 3rd Cdo Bde Gates in St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral in Valletta. We … Continue reading

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MISSING GUIDE DOG “TESS” SINCE 23rd JULY 2014… UPDATE…

Have you seen Tess the guide dog? UPDATE 21st August 2014 ***Possible sighting of Tess, the missing guide dog from Nairn*** Update from her owner on the group – “Find GUIDE DOG TESS” PUPDATE – 18/8/14 – There has been a … Continue reading

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Major Ralph Rigden MBE RM has Crossed the Bar

A message from Ian Rigden Major Ralph Rigden passed away suddenly on Saturday 9 Aug at home in Markinch, Scotland at the age of 82.My Mother and younger brother were withhim. I am currently flying in from France on leave … Continue reading

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First Great Western train named in honour of Royal Marines in Plymouth

A HIGH Speed train was officially named in honour of the 350th anniversary of the Royal Marines. First Great Western hosted a ceremony at Plymouth railway station on Saturday where the train was named ‘Royal Marines – Celebrating 350 Years’. … Continue reading

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Rodders & Searle get Their Recognition (inc Chairman`s Report)

Well done Oppo… Well done again lads… Always make the Corp Proud….. Chairman’s Report Landguard Fort centre piece of our Darell’s Day Celebrations. 6th July 2014 These are not tear drops on the paper, just the remainder of the many … Continue reading

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10 things no one tells you before you join the Royal Marines

10 things no one tells you before you join the Royal Marines From Jackspeak and silly rig to Spoof and skiing accidents – former Royal Marine Commando Mark Time explains what life in the Corps is really like… Royal Marine … Continue reading

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Former RSM Jack Lacy RM has Crossed the Bar

THE FUNERAL OF FORMER RSM JACK LACY RM Jack served from 1939 until 1961, he was RSM at Deal and Poole in the late 50s. He was 94 when he crossed the bar and I hope that anyone in the … Continue reading

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Dutchies son Jim has Crossed The Bar…

A Very Sad Day For A Corps Institution  My name is Nev Weston I am a former Royal Marine. As most People who pass through the Commando Training Centre are aware that there is an establishment called “Dutchie’s” a place … Continue reading

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Kicked off her GP’s register to make way for Migrants…

Widow aged 95 with failing eyesight is kicked off her GP’s register to make way for migrants. Doctors say they cannot cope with town’s soaring population… Lily Dove, 95, has been ‘de-registered’ from her GP in Watton, Norfolk Along with … Continue reading

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RM Museum Band Concert: Sunday 6th July 2014

Admission Fee: 50% discount for members of the Friends on production of your membership card Free parking with your exclusive Friends of the RMM parking permit!

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Sea Soldiers: A Journey Through Time: RM Museum 21-22 June 2014

 A Journey Through Time: RM Museum 21-22 June 2014 Saturday 21 – Sunday 22 June 10am – 5pm Sea Soldiers at the Royal Marines Museum Take a journey through time to celebrate the 350th anniversary of the Royal Marines. Prepare to … Continue reading

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Timings for The Freedom March 25th July 2014

  The timings for the Freedom March that is due to take place on Friday 25th July 2014 are as follows. You will be required to be at Finsbury Square (about 1 min away from the HAC) at 1030……..and no … Continue reading

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Keep Your Computer Safe

Global police operation disrupts aggressive “Game Over Zeus” & the “Cryptolocker virus” Internet users have two-week window to protect themselves, says UK’s National Crime Agency after working with Europol and FBI Cryptolocker will encrypt files with a public key that … Continue reading

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Jim Hawkins – Parade Marshall for the Military Repatriations (UPDATE)

  Ladies and Gentlemen, As promised the additional information is shown below.  I apologise for it being rather long winded, but the extra information is for the benefit of those travelling from well outside our area.  People have indicated they … Continue reading

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The Fast Food Eateries in our High Streets have gone Halal & You Didnt Even Know

Pizza Express reveal the Chicken/Meat they use is halal & Nandos & Subway & KFC All chicken used in chain’s food is prepared according to Islamic traditions No mention of issue on menu and only appears in small print on … Continue reading

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Elementary, Corp Pin query…

Hey Bunky, Lucy Liu keep distracting me whilst searching re your query… If you are able to zoom in on these? Not a lot of “stills” about that you can effectively zoom into…..      

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Hilarious Telephone Calls

The Greatest Prank Call Ever Ned Calls the “Pillow Biters” Channel Indian Teacher Explaining the Word “F..k” English Call Centre Calling Scottish Customer Vibrator Prank Call Jewish Girl Calls Her Parents Mental Health Hotline Dodgy Welsh Pizza ASDA Prank Call

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I Fight Crime Everywhere But ?

 

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Gurkha who beheaded Taliban soldier in Afghanistan battle cleared to return to duty

  A Gurkha solider who beheaded a Taliban gunman and carried his head back to base in a bag has been cleared to resume his duties. The private, from 1st Battalion, Royal Gurkha Rifles, was involved in a fierce firefight … Continue reading

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End of Windows XP SP3 and Office 2003… Today

 Suggest You Act Now As No More Updates for These Two Programs are Available With the end of Windows XP support from Microsoft imminent, perhaps you’ve finally made the (very wise) decision to stop using the venerable operating system. I … Continue reading

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Royal Marines 1664 Challenge

  Welcome to The 1664 Challenge In 2014 the Corps of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines will celebrate their 350th anniversary.  To commemorate this date, Royal Marines Commandos will ski, sail, cycle, canoe and run 6656km (circa 4136 miles). The aim … Continue reading

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VLC Streamer…

At last Software that is Essence.. Yeah, old cliche but it does “VLC Streamer“ Works across several platforms (thats devices and op` systems to you) Stream your Porn to a Heavily bolted room in your Home whilst Partner, Wife, Kids … Continue reading

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Royal Marine who raised over £15,000 for the Royal British Legion dies aged 102

  Britain’s oldest poppy seller and former Royal Marine who raised over £15,000 for the Royal British Legion dies aged 102   Albert Joyner, Britain’s oldest surviving Royal Marine, raised more than £15,000 by selling poppies over 11 years Mr … Continue reading

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North Korean capture of USS Pueblo in 1968…

From spy ship to tourist attraction – the USS Pueblo is now run as a museum in Pyongyang There is only one US Navy ship in the world held by a foreign nation – the USS Pueblo, a spy ship … Continue reading

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US Navy veteran in iconic WW2 kissing photo dies

  US Navy veteran in iconic WW2 kissing photo dies Another angle of the events of 14 August 1945 near Times Square was taken by a US Navy photographer. A Texas man thought to be the US Navy sailor kissing … Continue reading

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The 60`s Revised Lyrics Hit List

  The 60’s are revising their hits with new lyrics to accommodate aging baby boomers,   who can remember doing the “Limbo” as if it were yesterday!  The new lyrics include: ============================================================= Bobby Darin’s — “Splish, Splash, I Was Having A … Continue reading

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RM Young Musician of the Year 2014

 

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Beat the Retreat 2014

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Ladies, Unless You Have an Ass like This… Pull them Up…

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Mike “Tug” Wilson has Crossed the Bar… Funeral 7th Feb 2014… Support Needed… RMA Exmouth, Where were YOU?

Tug in Borneo August 1962 Tug was 73 last July, but due to a major stroke some 20 yrs ago his body just gave in, he still had the “Bootnecks” sick sense of humour right up to the end. He … Continue reading

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14 Privacy Destroying Technologies that Should Scare YOU

 Technology is evil only through its misuse, and in the case of this dirty dozen the potential for abuse is frightening Build a better mousetrap, and someone will use it to kill humans. It seems inevitable that technological advances always … Continue reading

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MOVIE UPDATES

All movies on the foxnwolf.com website will play on a PC only due to the “Flash” design of the site. So, all well and good if you only have a PC. Technology which is now racing ahead in leaps and … Continue reading

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What’s The Dumbest Thing You Could Say To A Congresswoman Who Lost Her Legs In Battle?

  We need people LIKE THIS women in our UK Parliament, not the bunch of  bankers (yes bankers) and professional politicians who have never done  a proper day’s work in their lives… Watch Congresswoman Duckworth take on a liar and … Continue reading

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Help Free the 6 British Ex-Soldiers from Indian Prison

6 British Ex-Soldiers have been Imprisoned in India since the 18th of October 2013 These men are our brothers, sons and partners. They have risked their lives serving our country in the British Army, and now need the British Government’s … Continue reading

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Canada Post

 

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