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Old 5th December 2017, 09:54
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Hello all. Just registered on the site.


Firstly, an unashamed plug for the new GKA website which is now active at www.portisheadradio.co.uk - it is updated regularly so well worth returning.


Secondly, work is in hand to arrange a permanent memorial at the GKA receiving site at Highbridge - I have a meeting with the town council this week and hope to have some sort of funding in place. Fingers crossed.


And thirdly, looking forward to viewing any memories of GKA you may have. 2018 is the 90th anniversary of the opening of the long-range service from Highbridge/Portishead which took over from the previous site at Devizes which opened in 1920. Hoping to arrange a few events in 2018 including a staff reunion (which is nearly fully booked already).


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Larry Bennett
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Old 5th December 2017, 10:04
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Greetings Larry and welcome to SH. Bon voyage.
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Old 5th December 2017, 11:25
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Welcome Larry. See you at the dinner tomorrow.

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Old 6th December 2017, 02:46
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Larry, glad you found the REAL site; keep in touch with GKA stuff.
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Old 8th December 2017, 11:49
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We made the local news......we shall see what happens...


http://www.burnham-on-sea.com/news/2...l-08-12-17.php
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Old 8th December 2017, 13:15
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Old 12th December 2017, 10:32
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Latest news on the GKA memorial from the local press, dated 12/12/2017:


http://www.burnham-on-sea.com/news/2...l-12-12-17.php


Looking good......
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Old 16th December 2017, 21:15
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Well Done Larry!
Hope the memorial goes to plan
Keep up the good work
73.s de ftf
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