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PALMER David Thomas Michael passed
away peacefully on 21st May 2022, aged 87
years. Former director of Albany Fine
China. Beloved husband of the late
Christine. Much-loved father of Anne and
Philip. Inquiries to: E. J. Gumery & Son. Tel
01905 22094.
PEERS John Witherington passed away
peacefully on 24th May 2022, aged 90, at
Stanfield Nursing Home. Mathematician,
botanist, nature lover. Much loved by
brothers Robin and Hugh, their families, his
many friends and 11 Godchildren. Service of
thanksgiving at Christ Church, Brockham,
on 28th June at 2.30pm. Donations to CPRE
would be welcomed.
RANDALL Jonathan George on 16th May
2022, aged 71, after a short illness.
Chartered engineer, fuel pipeline specialist,
military history enthusiast and lover of
bumblebees. He will be much missed by
siblings Frances and Andrew, extended
family and friends. Private funeral for
immediate family, memorial event in due
course. Inquiries to Tester & Jones: 01892
611811.
SPEARMAN Jamie died peacefully on 5th
June 2022, aged 58. Much-loved brother of
Lochie, Johnnie, Zara and Andrew.
SWINFEN. The Lord Roger Mynors
Swinfen MBE, on 5th June 2022. Beloved
husband of Lady Patricia Swinfen MBE,
much-loved father of Georgina, Katherine,
Arabella and Charles, and grandfather of
five. A life given in service. A service of
thanksgiving will be held at a date to be
announced. Donations, if desired, to The
Swinfen Charitable Trust,
http://www.swinfentelemed.org
DE TRAFFORD Gabrielle (formerly of
Valletta, Malta) died peacefully at home in
Upper Slaughter on June 1st 2022. Dearly
loved wife of the late Anthony, loving sister
of Michael, Peter and Nicholas Boone, and
beloved aunt. Funeral 1pm on Tuesday
June 14th at Upper Slaughter Church.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired,
to Kate’s Home Nursing, please. All
inquiries to Allen & Son: 01608 650633.Memorial Services
NORTHCOTE Mary Edith Northcote at St
Mary Moorfields, London, on 10th June
2022 at 11.30am.Thanksgiving Services
MACKAY Gabriele. A Service of
Thanksgiving will be held at St John’s
Church, Enmore Green, Shaftesbury SP7
8LL on 12th July 2022 at 2pm.In Memoriam - Private
TOM NISBET, DIED 8TH JUNE 2020
in Brussels, aged 86. Alumnus of
Hutchesons’ Grammar School and Glasgow
University. A PR executive at Hill &
Knowlton and Charles Barker, before that
on the editorial staff of The Times and the
Glasgow Herald. Much loved, much missed.THE LORD our God was with our
ancestors to help them, and I pray that he
will be with us and never abandon us. May
the LORD help us obey him and follow all
the laws and teachings he gave our
ancestors. 1 Kings 8.57-58 (CEV)
Bible verses are provided by the
Bible SocietyBirths, Marriages and Deaths
Births
ELLIOTT
on 1st June 2022 to Mikaela Claire
(née Bell) and Alexander Richard
Christopher, a son, Charles
William Christopher, born in
Tunbridge Wells, Kent.FORRESTER on 21st May 2022 to
Philippa (née King) and Jamie, a son,
Robin Peter Hamilton, brother to Phoebe
and Alexander.
GLADSTONE on 19th May 2022 to Evelyn
and John, a daughter, Honor, sister to Isla,
Cecily and William.
LEACH on 30th May 2022 to Debbie
McVitty and Mark, a daughter, Elora, sister
to Samuel.
SHEPHERD-BARRON on 28th May
2022 to Antonia (née Benfield) and
William, a daughter, Isabel Philippa Zebi.Forthcoming Marriages
MR A. R. HALDANE
AND MISS L. I. BELL
The engagement is announced between
Alexander, son of Mr and Mrs Robert
Haldane of Auchterarder, Perthshire, and
Leonora, daughter of Mr and Mrs Timothy
Bell of Swinbrook, Oxfordshire.
MR C. G. FITZPATRICK
AND MISS L. C. BURKE
The engagement is announced between
Conor, youngest son of Mr Anton
Fitzpatrick and Ms Shona Duncan of
Belsford, Devon, and Lucy, eldest daughter
of Mr Gary Burke of Chelsea, London, and
Mrs Mary Clare Burke of Goring Heath,
Oxfordshire.
MR C. P. A. MCDONAGH
AND MISS E. L. CHAPMAN
The engagement is announced between
Charles, son of Caroline and Robin
McDonagh of Esher, Surrey, and Eleanor,
daughter of Caroline and Keith Chapman
of Teddington, London.MR B. D. HARLEY-MASON
AND MISS A. M. RUSHBROOK
The engagement is announced between
Benjamin, son of Mr Geoffrey and Dr Gillian
Harley-Mason of Knowle, and Alice,
daughter of Mr David and Mrs Charys
Rushbrook of Rendlesham.
MR H. A. B. CALKIN
AND MISS I. D. SAVILL
The engagement is announced between
Harry Alexander Bernard, son of Mr and
Mrs Charles Calkin of Stanton St Bernard,
Wiltshire, and Isabella Dove, daughter of
Dame Rosalind Savill of Camden Town,
London.
MR S. R. THORNTON
AND MISS S. A. M. BISHOP
The engagement is announced between
Samuel, son of Mr and Mrs Philip Thornton
of Barnstaple, Devon, and Sally, daughter of
Captain Robert Bishop and Mrs Sara Bishop
DL of Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire.Deaths
BERMINGHAM Lucy Christina (née
Dreaper) died peacefully on 18th May 2022,
aged 89. Much-loved mother of Claire,
David and Jim and grandmother of Peter
and Sophie, Jemima, Freddie and Archie.
Funeral Mass at Holy Trinity Catholic
Church, Aldershot Road, Church Crookham,
GU52 8JU on 16th June at 11am. Family
flowers only.
BEST Gwenllyan Marigold passed away
peacefully on the 25th May 2022, aged 91
years. Devoted wife of the late Geoffrey,
much-loved mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother. She will be greatly
missed by all her family and friends. All
inquiries c/o J Godfrey & Son Funeral
Services, 20 Gloucester Street, Faringdon,
SN7 7HY, telephone 01367 244044.CHAFFER Martin, aged 87. Adored
husband of Greta, devoted father to Elliott
and Merrick. Proud grandfather to Jasmine,
Zephyr, Ethan and Oceana. Will be sadly
missed by his friends and family. Private
cremation. A celebration of his life will be
held at a later date. Donations to
Alzheimer’s Society and Chelsea and
Westminster Hospital. cwplus.org.uk/
donate
COULTON Rita Harwood died peacefully
on 21st May 2022, aged 79, at home with
her family around her. Beloved wife of the
late Dr Lewis Coulton, loving mother of
Juliet and Lucinda and proud grandmother
of Ophelia, Wilber and Estela. Loving sister
and friend to many. A funeral service will
be held at St Giles Church, Packwood, on
Tuesday 21st June at 2pm followed by a
private family burial. Family flowers only.
DREY Charles Nicholas Crawford on 17th
May 2022, aged 87, died peacefully at
home. Known to all as “Tim”, professor of
chemistry at Robert Gordon’s Institute of
Technology (now University), then vice-
principal at King Alfred’s College (now
Winchester University). Leaves wife
Lindsey and sons Nicholas and Simon.
Funeral to take place at St Mary’s Church,
Totnes, on Thursday 9th June at 2pm.
Inquiries to Gill & Eales Funeralcare. Tel
01364 642361.
GAISMAN Bea died on 10th May 2022,
aged 94. A service of thanksgiving will be
held at the Church of St John the Baptist,
Kirdford, on 16th June at 11.30am.
GALLAGHER (née McCaffrey) died
peacefully on May 29th 2022. Patricia,
beloved wife of Charles, and dear mother
of Rachel, Michelle, Isobel, Conor and Philip.
The Requiem Mass was celebrated at the
Church of Our Lady Help of Christians,
Navan Road, Dublin, followed by burial in
the Rooske Cemetery, Dunboyne. All details
to be found on http://www.rip.ie
GROSSMAN Edward died peacefully at
home on 30th May 2022, with his wife
Penelope, at his side. A very highly
regarded tax consultant, working in the
music business, described by many as a
mentor and father-figure. Ed had a huge
personality in a small body, was a keen
supporter of Arsenal, fan of Lewis
Hamilton, and loved live music. Penelope,
daughter Beth, daughter-in-law Kate,
grandson Sam, brother Barry, wider family
and all his many friends deeply miss him,
his sound advice and zany sense of
humour. Funeral at Golders Green
Crematorium at 11am, Thursday 9th June.
Donations to British Lung Foundation.HANCOCK Ann (née Buxton) died
peacefully on 27th May 2022, aged 85.
Beloved widow of John and mother of
Christopher, Michael and Philippa and
grandmother. Funeral service to be held on
15th June 2022 at noon at Vale Royal
Crematorium, Shurlach Lane, Northwich,
CW9 8RP. Family flowers only, donations
if desired to Parkinson’s UK. Inquiries to
A. W. Burrows & Son: 01270 524243.
HUTSON John Whiteford OBE. died
peacefully on 1st June 2022, aged 94, at
Katharine House Hospice in Adderbury,
Oxfordshire. A graduate of Glasgow
University, John served in HM Diplomatic
Service from 1951-87 in Berlin, Saigon, San
Francisco, Sofia, Baghdad, Moscow,
Frankfurt and Casablanca. Cherished
husband of his late wife Doris, beloved
father and father-in-law of Robin, Lorna and
Linda, Nora and Steve, and grandfather to
Seth, Ellie and Tabitha. Our thanks to the
kind staff at Katharine House who cared for
him in his final days. Private cremation,
with a memorial service at St Andrew’s
Church, Walton-on-Thames, mid-July.
Inquiries to Frederick W. Chitty & Co
Funeral Directors: 01932 254255.
JAMIESON Alan Auchinachie of Udny
Green, Aberdeenshire, passed away
peacefully on 15 May 2022, aged 92.LYON Peter Allan. It is with the deepest
sadness and utter despair that I announce
the death of my brother, in Sydney,
Australia, on Thursday 12th May 2022. I
love you as I have always loved you, and
you will be missed by the many whose
company you have enriched across the
years. Yvonne, Jason, Sara and Christian,
Tamara, Stuart and Melissa, India, Harry,
Charlize, Miia, Holly, Ashlyn and Luca.
MASON Justin Charles on 21st May 2022,
aged 61. FRCP, professor of rheumatology,
Imperial College, London. Beloved son of
Anne and the late Paul, brother of Lucinda
and the late Rosalind. Funeral private.
Service of thanksgiving at St Luke’s,
Chelsea, in the autumn. Details of
thanksgiving service and memorial fund to
be announced.
MCEACHRAN Colin, MBE QC,
(Edinburgh) died suddenly at home on 21st
May, 2022, aged 82. Much-loved husband
of Charlotte, father to Trina and Juliet and
grandfather to Owen, Duncan, Amy and
Jess. There will be a memorial service at
12pm on 25th July 2022 at St John’s
Church, Edinburgh. Please wear bright
colours. Colin loved them. No flowers
please, but donations instead to Trussell
Trust, who run increasingly needed food
banks throughout Britain.020 7782 7553
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Mrs Angus Galletley and Mr
Alexander Stonor are in
attendance.St James’s Palace
7th June, 2022
The Princess Royal, Patron, British
Cardiovascular Society, this
morning attended the Centenary
Conference at Manchester Central
Convention Complex, Windmill
Street, Manchester, and was
received by Her Majesty’s Lord-
Lieutenant of Greater Manchester
(Sir Warren Smith).
Her Royal Highness, Patron,
Save the Children UK, this
afternoon received Mrs Gwen
Hines (Chief Executive Officer).
The Princess Royal later
attended Beating Retreat, followed
by a Reception, to commemorate
the Fortieth Anniversary of the
Falkland Islands Conflict, the
Palace of Westminster, London
SW1.
Her Royal Highness, Master, the
Corporation of Trinity House, this
evening attended a Younger
Brethrens’ Dinner at Trinity House,
Tower Hill, London EC3.Kensington Palace
7th June, 2022
The Duchess of Gloucester,
President, this evening attended a
performance by the Royal
Academy of Music at Apsley
House, Hyde Park Corner,
London W1.Court Circular
Windsor Castle
7th June, 2022
General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith
was received by The Queen today
upon relinquishing his
appointment as Chief of the
General Staff.
The Duke of Cambridge, on
behalf of The Queen, held an
Investiture at Buckingham Palace
this morning.
Clarence House
7th June, 2022
The Prince of Wales this evening
held a Meeting with The President
of the French Republic via
telephone.
His Royal Highness afterwards
held a Meeting with Mr Olaf
Scholz (Chancellor of the Federal
Republic of Germany) via
telephone.
Kensington Palace
7th June, 2022
The Duchess of Cambridge, Joint
Patron, the Royal Foundation of
The Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge, this morning held a
Meeting via video link with
Professor Eamon McCrory
(Professor of Developmental
Neuroscience and
Psychopathology, University
College London), Dr Alain
Grégoire (President and Founder of
the Maternal Mental Health
Alliance) and Ms Kelly Beaver
(Chief Executive, Ipsos UK and
Ireland).
Her Royal Highness, Joint
Patron, the Royal Foundation of
The Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge, afterwards held an
Early Years Meeting.
The Duchess of Cambridge,
Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation
of The Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge, this afternoon received
Lady Pinsent (Trustee).St James’s Palace
7th June, 2022
The Earl and Countess of Wessex,
on behalf of The Queen in
celebration of Her Majesty’s
Platinum Jubilee, this morning
departed from Heathrow Airport,
London, for Gibraltar and were
received upon arrival this
afternoon at Gibraltar
International Airport by the
Governor and Commander-in-
Chief of Gibraltar (His Excellency
Vice Admiral Sir David Steel) and
the Chief Minister of Gibraltar (the
Hon Mr Fabian Picardo).
Their Royal Highnesses later
visited the Headquarters of the
Nautilus Project, Ocean Village.
The Earl and Countess of
Wessex this evening attended a
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE
No CR-2022-001403
BUSINESS AND PROPERTY
COURTS OF ENGLAND AND WALES
COMPANIES COURT (ChD)
BEFORE MR REGISTRAR [●]
DATED [●] 2022
IN THE MATTER OF RBDM LIMITED
AND IN THE MATTER OF THE
COMPANIES ACT 2006
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
Order of the High Court of Justice
Chancery Division dated [●] 2022
confirming the reduction of the share
capital of the above-named company
from £9,957,981.914 to £2,054,436.914
by cancelling and extinguishing all of
the issued preference shares of £1 each
in the capital of the company and the
Statement of Capital approved by the
Court were registered by the Registrar
of Companies on [●] 2022.
Dated this [●] day of [●] 2022
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Governors House
5 Laurence Pountney Hill
London
EC4R 3AF
Ref: RAI/3007371.2
Solicitors for the above-named
company