just got back on line yesterday after a harrowing few weeks during which I had so many viruses on my computer that i had to get rid of everything and start again from scratch

Does anyone please have a decent size ships bell I can borrow for a day on Wednesday to toll at my best friends funeral

He was a merchant navy seaman

I am quite happy to leave a sizeable cash deposit
many thanks

could be worth trying doug at the fort?

never thought of that Mr Hanky thank you

Try the RNA Club at Park Road East Birkenhead. I'm pretty sure that with suitable assurances in place they will lend you their portable ships (submarine) bell. Worth a try.

RNA may even be able to provide a uniformed member to help with the ceremony. British Leigon, Bless 'em, did with a flag lowering ceremony at my dad's funeral

Snod

Thank you all very much

Organiser

I think I will be able to help you

Hi mate, can get a bell for you I am sure, might also be able to get a guard of honour if the family want it, alls they would want would be a donation as they are volunteers.

kendo

I have just come home having sorted out the bell...I am so grateful for your offer and also the offers of advice and help from everyone else

Thank you all so much my friend would be so grateful to you all

Take care

Organiser

Excellent.