Author Rob Smith will be signing copies of his book “A Dockyard Matey Makes Good - The life and times of Robert Smith ('Nige')” aboard Edith May on Saturday the 20th of January between 10:00am and 3:00pm.
As a local (Lower Halstow) author, Rob's aim is to make the book available to anyone with past connections to Chatham Dockyard and/or Shipyard apprentices. The book is also a humorous reflection of society in the 1960s.
Since the book's publication in 2015, Rob has held local book signings where contributions were made to the charities - Teenage Cancer Trust and The Royal British Legion.
In his first book, “A Dockyard Apprentice's Story”, Robert Smith ('Nige' to his mates) told of his formative years as a young trainee in Chatham Dockyard, where he trained as an engine fitter and turner. The Technical Progressman was set in the 1960s, taking up the story from the point where Rob transferred to the Weapons Section as a Technical Progressman. Now Rob has added a third and final part, about his post-Dockyard adventures working with the Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE), and in posts with the MoD and Government agencies, and published the whole story in one volume. The full story of his career is packed with interesting stories, and Rob's sense of humour shines through.
Thames Sailing Barge - Edith May is berthed at Lower Halstow Creek, Lapwing Drive, ME9 7DZ - Parking available.
The Tea Room will be open from 10:30am until 4:00pm, serving the usual selection of fine quality, homemade fare, tea, coffee, cakes and light lunches.
The fire will be blazing to keep out the winter chill.
The fire will be blazing to keep out the winter chill.
They look forward to welcoming you aboard.
Telephone: 07875 503926
Website: www.edithmaybargecharter.co.uk
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