Author Archives: CamRuSS
David Arthur Kennedy (1926 – 2023) Memorial Page
With great sadness we learn about the departure of another Second World War veteran, David Kennedy, who took part in the “Evening of History and Memories” in Churchill college in September 2015 where, together with other Arctic convoy veterans, he … Continue reading
VE day 2024
These days in May we are marking the end of the Second World War in Europe and remember all those who gave their lives for the Allied victory. The CamRuSS team had an honour of knowing and maintaining connections with … Continue reading
Edward Ned Ruffle (1926 – 2024) Memorial page
It is with great sadness that we learnt of the departure of Edward (Ned) Ruffle, a Second World War and Arctic Convoy veteran. Ned was a member of the North Atlantic and Russian Convoys Club and met many former Navy … Continue reading
Greetings for the Lunar New Year
The CamRuSS would like to congratulate our members with the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Wood Dragon, which begins on Saturday, the 10th of February. It is widely celebrated in Asiatic part of Russia, in the Buddhist regions … Continue reading
Sid Frances Tiffin (1924 – 2023) Memorial page
It is with great sadness that we heard of the departure of Sid Tiffin, a Second World War veteran. Our thoughts are with Sid’s family, son Stephen, daughter-in-law Irene and their children and grandchildren. Sid Francis Tiffin was born on … Continue reading
Edwin Philip (Ted) Cross (1925 – 2023) Memorial page
It is with great sadness that we learn of the departure of Edwin (Ted) Cross. Another Second World War and Russian Arctic convoy veteran “crossed the bar”. Ted Cross was born at Erith in Kent on 11th July 1925, the … Continue reading
Bus tours and excursions for the whole family by Karina Tour Travel Club
Karina Tour Travel Club specialises in organising bus tours and excursions for the whole family, including five free trips for children who have received a code from the NAF (Holiday Allowance Fund). With summer approaching and the long-awaited children’s holidays, … Continue reading
Frederick (Vic) Bashford (1920 – 2023) Memorial Page
It is with great sadness that we learnt of the departure of another dear member of our community – a Second World War veteran, Frederick Vic Bashford of Ramsey, Cambridgeshire. We first met in 2016 when, together with other Arctic … Continue reading
Ernest (Baden) Hall (1925 – 2023) Memorial Page
It is with great sadness that we heard of the departure of a dear member of our community – Baden Hall, a Second World War veteran, who visited us in Cambridge several times over the past decade. Baden took part … Continue reading
Guided Tours of Cambridge
Guided Tours of Cambridge in Russian or English. Join one of our public tours or book your own private walking tour of Cambridge. Alternatively, if you cannot come to Cambridge in person, sign up for one of our interactive virtual … Continue reading
