Chichester Branch
Chichester Branch has been in commission since 30th September 1947 at the Ritz, Priory Road Chichester. The Branch received its Golden Jubilee Certificate in 1997 at the Park Tavern (Formerly the Ritz).
In 2002 the Branch won The Basil Brenton Trophy. In 2004 the Branch shared The Basil Brenton Trophy with Horsham Branch. The Branch has membership of 72 Shipmates of which one is a Mayor and the other a Judge.
| Branch Officers | |
| President | S/M Sid Drewett |
| Vice-President | |
| Chairman | S/M Jim Austin |
| Vice-Chairman | S/M Duncan Knight |
| Secretary | S/M David Blythe |
| Treasurer | S/M Pam Blythe |
| Social Secretary | |
| Welfare | S/M Noel Thorpe |
S/M Sid Drewett the Branch President at 91 is the longest serving Branch member and is a very much hands on President.
S/M Duncan Knight the Branch Vice Chairman at the age of 86, Duncan joined the RN in 1934, he was decorated with the DSO for action in World War II and finally retired from the RN in 1972 after 38 years service.
S/M David Blythe served for 36 years and 10 months in the RN
The Branch sponsors Chichester Harbour Sea Cadets and is affiliated with the Hunt Class Minesweeper HMS HURWORTH M39.
Chichester Branch holds many social events the main one being the Annual Trafalgar Night Dinner.
The Branch holds its meetings at 1930hrs on the second Tuesday of each month at the City Club. 13 North Pallant. Chichester.
