Tell us about the Toc H

[pugwash52]

A group of us were reminiscing and someone mentioned the Toc H, and although we had all heard of the association, none of us knew much about it. Obviously, we have read about it since, but I was wondering if anyone had visited, and benefited from visiting one of their houses during the wars. I would be grateful if you would tell us about your experience. Many thanks.

[spudqueen]

Did you know that Toc H are still going? Just 'google' Toc H.

[pugwash52]

Yes, thanks spudqueen, they still seem to be doing good work. It was really the personal side of things that I was hoping to hear about. The sort of things we should have asked our Dads about, and didn't.

[lady_p_gold]

I was talking to an old guy the other day and he said to me "oh she was dimmer than a TocH lamp" which I found quite amusing and quaint

[derekpara]

There used to be a Toc H hostel in Gibraltar, not far from the dock area. Used to be run by an old Scottish gentleman known as 'Jock' ! I stayed in it for several nights in 1962 when I was bumming around Europe. Still have some photos. Very basic, just bunk beds and very free and easy except Jock forbad drink on the premises.

[carrieann]

started in WW1 by Tubby ,,forget his surname. to give help to all. Latin motto 'In Lumine tuo videbimus Lumine'. In your light we see the light. Insignia a lamp (shaped like Aladdin's geni lamp) So thus the expression 'as dim as a Toc H lamp