Newly appointed RAF Cosford Camp Commander Tone Baker  joined members of the club today for lunch. Group Captain Baker was made an honorary member of the club by President Derek Morgan following a tradition of over 30 years  of the club’s close association with RAF Cosford. Tone was accompanied by his wife Lorraine and spoke of his roots in Dudley and of his years as an apprentice at Cosford. The Group Captain’s relationship with the club began early as he was involved, as an apprentice, in Dragon Boat Racing at Himley. President Derek spoke of the enduring relationship between the club and the Cosford base and Group Captain Baker expressed his pleasure that such a close friendship endures.

Rtn Richard Horrell, Chaiman of International Committee,  presented a cheque for £1,000 to John Buckels,a  representative of Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) today. MSF deliver emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion and natural or man made disasters. The club decided to make the award to MSF following a talk given by one of their ambassadors