The Crows Nest Spell is a tribute song by Dr. Chris and Urban Williams. It is a historical tale of the Battle of the Atlantic and the founding of the Crows Nest as a marine Officers’ Club in WW2. It acknowledges Sir Leonard Outerbridge and Captain Mainguy as the founders of the Club “ in the winter of 42.” It starts as a narrative about the trials that these “ heroes of WW2” faced and expla...
READ MOREHere's St. John’s Storytelling's launch of Episode 1 from the podcast series Our Unsung Heroes: World War I Stories from Newfoundland and Labrador. The event took place at the CLB Armoury. The podcast series highlights 30 remarkable stories from Newfoundland and Labrador, with more episodes planned for future release. Additionally, a two-part television series featuring another selection of co...
READ MOREBy Dave Paddon Greetings fellow members. I recently had occasion to travel from Kangerlussuaq Greenland to St.John’s Newfoundland aboard the M.V. Ocean Endeavour as part of the resource staff for Adventure Canada, a family owned company which has been in the adventure tourism business for about 30 years. In this role I found myself driving a Zodiac as well as telling stories and giving a talk on...
READ MOREBy Tom Horrocks In 1942 the RAF 109 Squadron relocated to RAF Wyton to form one of the first five elite Pathfinder Force squadrons created by Group Captain S.O. Bufton, 8 Group Bomber Command using de Havilland Mosquito light bombers and Oboe wireless and navigation aids to mark bomb aim points against enemy targets. My father, Sergeant Norman Raymond Horrocks joined the 109 Squadron in May 1942 ...
READ MORE📣 Club Update & Upcoming Events! 🦞🎶 Here’s what’s happening at the Club this week: 🕓 Hours: Thursday: 4:30–7 PM Friday: 12–7 PM (🍽 Lunch served 12–2 PM) Saturday: 4–7 PM 👕 Dress is casual, and guests are always welcome! 📧 Reservations encouraged — email our Club Manager Pri ([email protected]) 📅 Mark your calendars: 🔹 AGM – Tuesday, May 20 (Vi...
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