Notice Board
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- IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING COVID-19
- The Summer edition of the Newsletter No 99 has been published on this website. To read the Newsletter click HERE
- Bereavements since publication of Newsletter No 98.
- New Members since publication of Newsletter No 98.
- RIP Paul Mason
- Not in Front of the Servants - a book written by Val Crane with proceeds to Breast Cancer
- RIP Bruce Plaice-Leary
- Social Events Calendar
- Joining Instructions and Papers for AGM and Annual Reception
- How UK residents can arrange to Sell ANZ Shares. See internet link below.
- ANZ Sports and Social Club
- ANZ Retired Officers Club (Australia and New Zealand) Victoria Newsletter (June 2021) and archive of Newsletters for other States and NZ
- ANZ-Bracklesham Bay bookings.
- PHOTO GALLERY. We have set up new pages on the web site which can be accessed from the "Photo Gallery" tab. The gallery is organised under the following headings AGM/Summer Party, Minerva Club, Social and Historic. The headings are revealed when you hover the mouse over the "Photo Gallery" tab.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OUR MEMBERS RE COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS)
As you will be aware the situation with regard to the containment of the Coronavirus is changing daily and, in conjunction with the ANZ office, we have implemented certain measures to minimise the risks to our members, volunteers and our associates such as the Bank staff.
Consequently, our Committee Members and Admin Team will no longer be attending the ANZ office until further notice. This means that we will endeavour to manage all administrative tasks on-line, including correspondence and maintenance of the Association database including new members and bereavements. In order to facilitate this, we prefer members to contact us by email: admin@anzpauk.co.uk or telephone/voicemail: 0203 229 2777. We will arrange to have any postal correspondence forwarded to one of our team from time to time.
Please see below for the latest update on social events and our provisional plans to reintroduce these over the next few months.
So far as possible, we will keep in touch with members via email. Please ensure that we have your current email address on our records. If you wish to add or change your email address, please contact us via email : admin@anzpauk.co.uk.
As you will be aware the situation with regard to the containment of the Coronavirus is changing daily and, in conjunction with the ANZ office, we have implemented certain measures to minimise the risks to our members, volunteers and our associates such as the Bank staff.
Consequently, our Committee Members and Admin Team will no longer be attending the ANZ office until further notice. This means that we will endeavour to manage all administrative tasks on-line, including correspondence and maintenance of the Association database including new members and bereavements. In order to facilitate this, we prefer members to contact us by email: admin@anzpauk.co.uk or telephone/voicemail: 0203 229 2777. We will arrange to have any postal correspondence forwarded to one of our team from time to time.
Please see below for the latest update on social events and our provisional plans to reintroduce these over the next few months.
So far as possible, we will keep in touch with members via email. Please ensure that we have your current email address on our records. If you wish to add or change your email address, please contact us via email : admin@anzpauk.co.uk.
RIP Paul Mason
It is with great sadness that we have learnt that Paul passed away on 4th June. Whilst Paul was not a member of the Pensioners Association, he will be fondly remembered by many of us as a colleague and friend.
Paul joined ANZ as a graduate in the 90’s and after roles in the UK and overseas, left in 2015 to become CEO and Country General Manager for the Qatar National Bank (QNB Group) in the UK.
Paul was the subject of a physical attack in London in December 2020 and despite extensive surgery never recovered from his injuries.
It is with great sadness that we have learnt that Paul passed away on 4th June. Whilst Paul was not a member of the Pensioners Association, he will be fondly remembered by many of us as a colleague and friend.
Paul joined ANZ as a graduate in the 90’s and after roles in the UK and overseas, left in 2015 to become CEO and Country General Manager for the Qatar National Bank (QNB Group) in the UK.
Paul was the subject of a physical attack in London in December 2020 and despite extensive surgery never recovered from his injuries.
Not in Front of the Servants - by Val Crane (wife of Denis)
This entertaining book recounts the life of a former Grindlays expat wife and their postings across the world. It is a wonderful read, and I would recommend it to any of our Pensioners and especially those who, like me, served overseas during our careers.
Furthermore, all sale proceeds will go to the Worcestershire Breast Unit Haven. At £12 for 120 pages, including postage, it is excellent value. Val is wife of our member Denis Crane
We will feature the book in our next newsletter. However, if you would like a copy please email valcrane16@gmail.com.
Peter Smith
RIP Bruce Plaice-Leary (2 December 1941 - 24 April 2021)
We received the very sad news that Bruce Plaice-Leary passed away a few days after suffering from a fall. Bruce had been fighting cancer for some time but despite this he retained a positive attitude despite the many challenges he faced. He has been constant source of contributions to our newsletter in recent times and a key contributor to the late Dick Milnthorpe's memoirs and his Obituary in our most recent edition.
Eamon Veaney, who passed on this sad news worked for Bruce for several years and describes him as a "Legend of ANZ Technology". He had an enormous influence on IT at ANZ in both Australia and the UK.
We have sent a message of condolence to his widow, Daphne and their two children, Sophie and Robin.
We received the very sad news that Bruce Plaice-Leary passed away a few days after suffering from a fall. Bruce had been fighting cancer for some time but despite this he retained a positive attitude despite the many challenges he faced. He has been constant source of contributions to our newsletter in recent times and a key contributor to the late Dick Milnthorpe's memoirs and his Obituary in our most recent edition.
Eamon Veaney, who passed on this sad news worked for Bruce for several years and describes him as a "Legend of ANZ Technology". He had an enormous influence on IT at ANZ in both Australia and the UK.
We have sent a message of condolence to his widow, Daphne and their two children, Sophie and Robin.
Social Events Calendar
SPECIAL NOTICE RE COVID-19: It is not possible to make any assumptions about whether any of our scheduled lunches or other events can go ahead. However, the organisers have confirmed that they are happy to proceed with these events if the lockdown rules are eased sufficiently for them to take place and the venues can confirm our bookings. Therefore, if you would like to attend any of the events you should proceed as follows:
Please note that in order to attend this event, it is imperative that you advise your attendance in advance using the instructions given below. If you have any enquiries concerning this event, please contact Mike Turner (Treasurer) via email miketurner1949@gmail.com or telephone 07758 889433.
Minerva Club
These will remain suspended for the time being although alternative venue options will be considered, especially if they offer outside facilities. In the meantime, we will endeavour to continue the Zoom Minerva calls at 3pm on the first Wednesday of each month.
London Lunch
This is scheduled to take place on Monday 6th September. It will be held at the same venue, TAS restaurant in Borough High Street near London Bridge and includes a 3 Course meal with wine and coffee. If you would like further information or to record your intention to attend if possible, please contact Peter Smith on 01732 352630 or by email to pjsmgb@btinternet.com
Mid and West Sussex Lunch
The Mid and West Sussex lunch is due to be held at The Birch Hotel, Haywards Heath, on Thursday 30th September, commencing at 12.30 pm. with a welcoming drink, followed by a three-course lunch with wines in the Sussex Room. If you would like further information or to record your intention to attend if possible, please contact Anne Chapman at Manora, Gravelye Lane, Lindfield, West Sussex, RH16 2SJ, telephone 01444 482755 or by email to archapman@btinternet.com
Golf Day at Hever Castle Golf Club
This event is due to be held on Friday 24th September from 9am. The plan for the day includes a bacon roll and coffee on arrival, 18 holes on the Club’s Championship course followed by a sandwich lunch and prizes. If you would like further information or to record your intention to participate if possible, please contact Peter Smith on 01732 352630 or by email to pjsmgb@btinternet.com
Scotland Lunch
This lunch is due to be held on Wednesday 6th October in the New Club, Princes Street, Edinburgh. Invitations will be sent out nearer the event to those in Scotland (Area 1) but if you would like to be included for this lunch, please get in touch with Archie Mears via email (archmears@gmail.com) or telephone 01968 661173.
Orpington and Hayes Lunch
The Orpington and Hayes lunch is due be held on Wednesday 20th October at the Bromley Court Hotel. Invitations will be sent out nearer the time to all those in the Orpington and Hayes regions, plus any who have previously attended the lunch. If you would like to be added to the list, please advise Theresa Sibbett on 01689 859565 or by email to theresa.sibbett@sky.com.
AGM
The AGM will now be held on Friday 17th September at 12 Noon. It will be held in the Gary Weston Library at Southwark Cathedral and precede the Annual Reception scheduled to commence an hour later. Facilities will also be in place to enable members to join the AGM via video link, using Zoom.
SPECIAL NOTICE RE COVID-19: It is not possible to make any assumptions about whether any of our scheduled lunches or other events can go ahead. However, the organisers have confirmed that they are happy to proceed with these events if the lockdown rules are eased sufficiently for them to take place and the venues can confirm our bookings. Therefore, if you would like to attend any of the events you should proceed as follows:
- Contact the organiser and provide them with your email or phone number.
- They will let you know when they are able to confirm whether the event will proceed and arrange payment and any other arrangements.
- Please do not pay any money until such time as the organiser confirms that the event will proceed and what the cost will be.
Please note that in order to attend this event, it is imperative that you advise your attendance in advance using the instructions given below. If you have any enquiries concerning this event, please contact Mike Turner (Treasurer) via email miketurner1949@gmail.com or telephone 07758 889433.
Minerva Club
These will remain suspended for the time being although alternative venue options will be considered, especially if they offer outside facilities. In the meantime, we will endeavour to continue the Zoom Minerva calls at 3pm on the first Wednesday of each month.
London Lunch
This is scheduled to take place on Monday 6th September. It will be held at the same venue, TAS restaurant in Borough High Street near London Bridge and includes a 3 Course meal with wine and coffee. If you would like further information or to record your intention to attend if possible, please contact Peter Smith on 01732 352630 or by email to pjsmgb@btinternet.com
Mid and West Sussex Lunch
The Mid and West Sussex lunch is due to be held at The Birch Hotel, Haywards Heath, on Thursday 30th September, commencing at 12.30 pm. with a welcoming drink, followed by a three-course lunch with wines in the Sussex Room. If you would like further information or to record your intention to attend if possible, please contact Anne Chapman at Manora, Gravelye Lane, Lindfield, West Sussex, RH16 2SJ, telephone 01444 482755 or by email to archapman@btinternet.com
Golf Day at Hever Castle Golf Club
This event is due to be held on Friday 24th September from 9am. The plan for the day includes a bacon roll and coffee on arrival, 18 holes on the Club’s Championship course followed by a sandwich lunch and prizes. If you would like further information or to record your intention to participate if possible, please contact Peter Smith on 01732 352630 or by email to pjsmgb@btinternet.com
Scotland Lunch
This lunch is due to be held on Wednesday 6th October in the New Club, Princes Street, Edinburgh. Invitations will be sent out nearer the event to those in Scotland (Area 1) but if you would like to be included for this lunch, please get in touch with Archie Mears via email (archmears@gmail.com) or telephone 01968 661173.
Orpington and Hayes Lunch
The Orpington and Hayes lunch is due be held on Wednesday 20th October at the Bromley Court Hotel. Invitations will be sent out nearer the time to all those in the Orpington and Hayes regions, plus any who have previously attended the lunch. If you would like to be added to the list, please advise Theresa Sibbett on 01689 859565 or by email to theresa.sibbett@sky.com.
AGM
The AGM will now be held on Friday 17th September at 12 Noon. It will be held in the Gary Weston Library at Southwark Cathedral and precede the Annual Reception scheduled to commence an hour later. Facilities will also be in place to enable members to join the AGM via video link, using Zoom.
Joining Instructions and Papers for the AGM and Annual Reception
The 33rd Annual General Meeting is to be held at 12 noon on Friday 17th September 2021 followed by the Annual Reception to be held from 1pm.
Whilst it is planned to hold our AGM and Annual Reception in the Gary Weston Library at Southwark Cathedral, the Association Committee has decided that the AGM will be also be available for attendance via the Zoom platform.
The formal notice and papers for the AGM can be found using the following links:
The 33rd Annual General Meeting is to be held at 12 noon on Friday 17th September 2021 followed by the Annual Reception to be held from 1pm.
Whilst it is planned to hold our AGM and Annual Reception in the Gary Weston Library at Southwark Cathedral, the Association Committee has decided that the AGM will be also be available for attendance via the Zoom platform.
The formal notice and papers for the AGM can be found using the following links:
The Zoom participants at the AGM will be recorded for the purposes of accuracy only, particularly for items requiring a vote. Minutes of the meeting will be taken as normal.
To make the meeting as efficient and productive as possible, we would prefer Members to send any questions they wish to ask to the Secretary before the meeting. Answers will be given during the meeting. Questions should be sent either by email (admin@anzpauk.co.uk) or post (details below) to arrive no later than 5th September 2021. Of course, we will also try to ensure that any questions that Members wish to raise at the meeting are noted and answered but this may be difficult if there are many attendees. Any questions that could not be raised during the AGM may also be submitted after the meeting to the Secretary.
If you wish to attend either or both events, including the AGM via Zoom, members are required to complete the Acceptance Form Slip.(see below).
Postal Acceptance
Acceptance forms should be posted to The Secretary, ANZ Pensioners’ Association, 27th Floor, 40 Bank Street, Canary Wharf E14 5EJ, including the same details as required in an email acceptance, see below. Please remember to include your cheque in favour of ‘ANZ Pensioners’ Association’ for each Reception attendee @ £15 per person (no charge for RLOs).
Acceptance by email
The following information is required in the email to be sent to admin@anzpauk.co.uk
To make the meeting as efficient and productive as possible, we would prefer Members to send any questions they wish to ask to the Secretary before the meeting. Answers will be given during the meeting. Questions should be sent either by email (admin@anzpauk.co.uk) or post (details below) to arrive no later than 5th September 2021. Of course, we will also try to ensure that any questions that Members wish to raise at the meeting are noted and answered but this may be difficult if there are many attendees. Any questions that could not be raised during the AGM may also be submitted after the meeting to the Secretary.
If you wish to attend either or both events, including the AGM via Zoom, members are required to complete the Acceptance Form Slip.(see below).
Postal Acceptance
Acceptance forms should be posted to The Secretary, ANZ Pensioners’ Association, 27th Floor, 40 Bank Street, Canary Wharf E14 5EJ, including the same details as required in an email acceptance, see below. Please remember to include your cheque in favour of ‘ANZ Pensioners’ Association’ for each Reception attendee @ £15 per person (no charge for RLOs).
Acceptance by email
The following information is required in the email to be sent to admin@anzpauk.co.uk
- Subject: AGM / Annual Reception - 17th September 2021
- Indicate whether you wish to access the AGM by Zoom video-link or in person at Southwark Cathedral
- Indicate whether you wish to attend the Annual Reception at 1pm after the AGM
- The names of all people wishing to attend, including their email addresses.
- Please note that you will still need to arrange payment by cheque in favour of ‘ANZ Pensioners’ Association’ for each reception attendee @ £15 per person (no charge for RLOs) and this should be sent to The Secretary – details above.
ANZ Share Transactions (for UK Residents)
The following is a link to the ANZ Shareholder Centre and contains contact details for authorised UK based stockbrokers who are able to arrange transactions in ANZ shares on the Australian Stock Exchange.
https://www.shareholder.anz.com/pages/united-kingdom-and-rest-world
The following is a link to the ANZ Shareholder Centre and contains contact details for authorised UK based stockbrokers who are able to arrange transactions in ANZ shares on the Australian Stock Exchange.
https://www.shareholder.anz.com/pages/united-kingdom-and-rest-world
ANZ SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB
To All Pensioners wishing to renew their subscription with The ANZ Sports and Social Club. The subscription is due from 1st January 2021. The amount of £15.00 should be payed into the ANZ Sport and Social Club account number below:-
Account: ANZ Sports& Social Club
Sort Code: 40 02 45
A/C Number: 20093602
Please ensure you quote your name in the reference field.
To All Pensioners wishing to renew their subscription with The ANZ Sports and Social Club. The subscription is due from 1st January 2021. The amount of £15.00 should be payed into the ANZ Sport and Social Club account number below:-
Account: ANZ Sports& Social Club
Sort Code: 40 02 45
A/C Number: 20093602
Please ensure you quote your name in the reference field.
ANZ Retired Officers Club (ANZROC) - Australia and New Zealand
The following are links to the latest ANZROC Victoria Newsletter and access to an archive of Newsletters covering other states in Australia and New Zealand.
The following are links to the latest ANZROC Victoria Newsletter and access to an archive of Newsletters covering other states in Australia and New Zealand.
Bracklesham Bay Holiday Rental
ANZ Sports and Social Club is a self-funded organisation and we rely on your support to ensure that the Club continues to thrive.
Bracklesham Bay House bookings for 2021
Covid-19 Update
Following Government Guidelines the Mariner is fully open and the maximum allowed being 10 people, otherwise this breaks our insurance. This notice will change as Government guidelines change.
To ensure we are Covid 19 safe, we must therefore ask you to comply with additional measures details of which can be obtained from
Jeanette Nunn at
brackleshambaybookings@gmail.com
All the details of the house can be found on the website below and the link to the Calendar which will show the current availability:
https://brackleshambaybookings4.webnode.com
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=5e4cv2pr6v0e9gifogfln0di84%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York
Bookings for the year 2021
We have taken the decision to increase the nightly rate by £10 a night with effect from 2021.
Bookings during all of July through to the end of September can only be booked on a weekly basis Friday to Friday.
This decision has been taken so that we have the house cleaned by our cleaners Molly Maid every Friday on change over day.
We trust that you will support us in this decision.
For the remainder of the year, the house will be cleaned fortnightly.
The rates for 2021 are as follows:
1st January to 31st March - £65.00 a night
1st April -30th May - £90.00 a night
1st June – 30th June - £100.00 a night
1st July – 30th September - £120 a night
1st October - 31st December £65.00 a night
Christmas, New Year and Easter will also be £120.00 a night
Please note that you need to be a member of the Sports and Social Club.
Please send your requests by email only to Jeanette Nunn at the following email address:
Brackleshambaybookings@gmail.com
We look forward to hearing from you and booking the house in the very near future.
Jeanette Nunn
On behalf of the ANZ Sports and Social Club
Bracklesham Bay House bookings for 2021
Covid-19 Update
Following Government Guidelines the Mariner is fully open and the maximum allowed being 10 people, otherwise this breaks our insurance. This notice will change as Government guidelines change.
To ensure we are Covid 19 safe, we must therefore ask you to comply with additional measures details of which can be obtained from
Jeanette Nunn at
brackleshambaybookings@gmail.com
All the details of the house can be found on the website below and the link to the Calendar which will show the current availability:
https://brackleshambaybookings4.webnode.com
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=5e4cv2pr6v0e9gifogfln0di84%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York
Bookings for the year 2021
We have taken the decision to increase the nightly rate by £10 a night with effect from 2021.
Bookings during all of July through to the end of September can only be booked on a weekly basis Friday to Friday.
This decision has been taken so that we have the house cleaned by our cleaners Molly Maid every Friday on change over day.
We trust that you will support us in this decision.
For the remainder of the year, the house will be cleaned fortnightly.
The rates for 2021 are as follows:
1st January to 31st March - £65.00 a night
1st April -30th May - £90.00 a night
1st June – 30th June - £100.00 a night
1st July – 30th September - £120 a night
1st October - 31st December £65.00 a night
Christmas, New Year and Easter will also be £120.00 a night
Please note that you need to be a member of the Sports and Social Club.
Please send your requests by email only to Jeanette Nunn at the following email address:
Brackleshambaybookings@gmail.com
We look forward to hearing from you and booking the house in the very near future.
Jeanette Nunn
On behalf of the ANZ Sports and Social Club