Issue 33

THE BALCHIN FAMILY NEWSLETTER

Issue 33           January 2011

 

Contents

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Gathering 2011

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Congratulations

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An Ancient Ceremony: The Introduction of The Rt Hon The Lord Lingfield – Dr Thomas Balchin

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Pilgrimage Holiday to Oberammergau, Venice and Lucerne, 12 to 20 June 2010 – Rosemary and Colin Balchin

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Resolute and Courageous Balchins – Jenny Dixon

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The 2010 Gathering at Mayford – Diana Beamish

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The Vaillant Connection – Jenny Dixon

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The Balchins of Romney Marsh – Anne Chapman

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Working for the London County Council – Diana Beamish

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Lieutenant-Colonel Walter James Balchin, Australian Army- Dr Nigel C Balchin

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Born in New Zealand with an Uncommon Surname – R E (Bob) Balchin

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From Our Postbag

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Births, Marriages and Deaths

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Balchin Family Society – HMS Victory DVDs, Tea-Towel, Shopping Bag, Binders, Back Numbers

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