There have been no new requests for assistance since the October Report.

David Boldy has returned from his UK leave and is available to take calls from the Limassol area. 

I made two Limassol visits in his absence, one to the late vice-president’s widow whose application for a place on the RAFA sheltered accommodation waiting list has been forwarded by David to the office of the Area Welfare Officer.  He is awaiting a reply from Mr McCourt.

The Limassol member who had undergone serious radical surgery and is having routine check ups at the General Hospital informed me when I called in that he is feeling much better having gained weight and is hopeful of making further progress.  David will continue to monitor his situation and review requirements.

Our two members in Paphos are being monitored by the Apollo Branch HWO as they are still unwell and undergoing treatment and tests in Paphos and Nicosia. Paul Tarrant has helped out by taking one to hospital in Nicosia.

Mike Baillie’s case of the ex-airman waiting to be admitted to St Thomas’ Hospital for Traumatic Stress assessment and if necessary treatment is still in process – his application has been acknowledged by St Thomas’ and he is waiting an appointment which, when it is received he will apply to Mike for the necessary air ticket who ill then apply to the RAF Ben fund as arranged for the travel costs.

AOB   Our wreaths are being laid at a)  Dhekelia Military Cemetery Memorial – Friday 11^th 11am – by me.  Branch members are welcome to attend this ceremony.  b) Famagusta War Cemetery Saturday 12^th 11am – by me   c)  Kyrenia War Cemetery Sunday 13^th 11am The Island wide RAFA wreath is also being laid by me at the British War Cemetery Wayne’s Keep, (formerly RAF Nicosia) Nicosia on Sunday 13th Remembrance Service.  Adam