Slinger69 AKA Gwyn Jenkins

[Chippendale]

Are there any of the Bash members who live near to Gwyn who may or are able to attend his funeral on behalf of the Rest of the Bash members.

Melv

Chippendale (with clothes on)

[T 20]

Does anybody else remember the time when Gwyn bought a new "Quick Erect" tent and spent five hours trying to put it up before giving in and accepting ten minutes help from someone else ?

Made me tired watching it but we had a good laugh about it later.

[NewPaul]

I don’t think Gwyn ever erected his own tent . He would arrive and ‘struggle’ for 10 minutes until a few of us jumped in and put it up for him as he was always the unofficial dignitary of The Bash. He would get his chair out, pour a red wine into his famous pewter goblet and watch us put his tent up whilst keeping us entertained with his regaling of stories and wonderful wit. Crafty bugger I reckon
I remember drinking with him and others until the early hours of the morning when he became very drunk, he said he was quite surprised to be in that state as he had only had one bottle of red wine….. turns out it was a bottle of port he had sunk . I had to ‘carry’ him back to his tent and get him into his bed .

[T 20]

I don’t think Gwyn ever erected his own tent . He would arrive and ‘struggle’ for 10 minutes until a few of us jumped in and put it up for him as he was always the unofficial dignitary of The Bash. He would get his chair out, pour a red wine into his famous pewter goblet and watch us put his tent up whilst keeping us entertained with his regaling of stories and wonderful wit. Crafty bugger I reckon
I remember drinking with him and others until the early hours of the morning when he became very drunk, he said he was quite surprised to be in that state as he had only had one bottle of red wine….. turns out it was a bottle of port he had sunk . I had to ‘carry’ him back to his tent and get him into his bed .

I can't believe he'd ask you for help, Paul.

Not after seeing the ballsup you did when you put the tent door towards the hedge so you couldn't get in it.



I remember leaving the Quigley Hollow fire at about midnight once and when I got back at eight the next morning you were all still sitting in the same places.

[flyingfish]

So sorry to hear of Gwyn's passing
He shared my love of military history. We would exchange books at the Bash
A real old school gentleman
RIP mate

[NewPaul]

I can't believe he'd ask you for help, Paul.

Not after seeing the ballsup you did when you put the tent door towards the hedge so you couldn't get in it.



I remember leaving the Quigley Hollow fire at about midnight once and when I got back at eight the next morning you were all still sitting in the same places.

Standing wasn’t an option at that point Mick

[tinbum]

Are there any of the Bash members who live near to Gwyn who may or are able to attend his funeral on behalf of the Rest of the Bash members.

Melv

Chippendale (with clothes on)

The death hasn’t been registered yet and contacting the undertakers is a job for today.
I will post details when I get them if Angela says it’s ok. I will be going to the funeral if I can get there

[Chippendale]

The death hasn’t been registered yet and contacting the undertakers is a job for today.
I will post details when I get them if Angela says it’s ok. I will be going to the funeral if I can get there

Thats good TB,

Cheers
Melv

[jonny neate]

So sad,
Gwyn was a one off and as said by many a true gent.
My sincere condolences to his family.
Jonny

[Craig-P]

Are there any of the Bash members who live near to Gwyn who may or are able to attend his funeral on behalf of the Rest of the Bash members.

Melv

Chippendale (with clothes on)

I live a couple of miles from him. If anyone in touch with the family could please let me know the funeral dates, I'll try and attend.

[TonyL]

A respectful nudge back onto page one in case anyone has missed this.

[deejayuu]

I only met Gwyn once at a Boinger Bash and recall sitting round a fire with Gav ( Bluefan), Pat and Graham ( Valeboy ) all singing our hearts out or trying to sing and having a thoroughly good time last thing at night. A sad loss for his family and may he rest in peace.

Likewise met Gwyn at a forum bash. Son of a Welsh clergymen we supped and sang hymns till early ours.
Sincere condolences to family and friends.
Can an address for cards be provided please

[tinbum]

There’s no death cert yet as the coroner wants a look. Angela is going to the fun shop on Wednesday and is going to ask for week beginning 29th for the funeral.
I didn’t think he’d keep that long, but being ready-pickled helps, apparently.
I might have the time and place mid week, but more importantly Angela would love to see any of you who can make it.

[Neil54]

Sorry to hear this news.
Condolences to his family.

[Unframed Dave]

Gwyn's funeral is bring held on 31st May at 1430 at Cannock chase crematorium.

Dave