Nursery-age children of Royal Navy families have celebrated the launch of a near-£1million refurbishment project, to include an outdoor play area and garden, thanks
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My Father was a Somme Survivor
My father joined the regular Army at the age of 14 in 1904. He had left school, was an orphan and saw his future
PROJECT SEMAPHORE – Update
A letter has been sent out hard-copy to all branches regarding the process for registering interest for an iPad, or to volunteer in the
Somme 100
On the 1st July this year, I was very fortunate and privileged in being able to attend the service to commemorate the Centenary of
A Matelots Farewell to his Tot
Black Tot Day (July 31, 1970) is the name given to the last day on which the Royal Navy issued sailors with a daily
Paintings for Pleasure not for Profit
Shipmates may recall from the Feb edition that S/M Peter Foston, who is an HQ role Member, paints Marine Watercolours for pleasure not profit.
Naval Warfare in WW1
Naval Warfare in World War I was mainly characterized by the efforts of the Allied Powers, with their larger fleets and surrounding position, to
RNA & Naval Associations Deployment to Ireland on the MV Marco Polo (Renamed HMS Marco Polo) – ‘Mini Cruise’ 29 Sep -02 October 2107
HOOTRDCOTUDCASDHTHS – (Handsoutoftherigofthedayclearofftheupperdeckcloseallscreendoorsandhatcheshandstoharbourst ationsassumeconditionthreeyankeecloseallredopenings) Assume NBCD State 3 Condition Y Hands to Harbour Stations….. The HMS Marco Polo is under sailing orders…. Sail –
RNRMC – BofJ Charity Banquet
More than £130,000 has been raised for naval charities in memory of those who served and died at the Battle of Jutland at a
SAIL – New Citizens Advice service for RN Veterans
Seafarers’ Advice & Information Line (SAIL) is the only Citizens Advice service dedicated to seafarers across the UK. SAIL has been giving support to