Jul 30
On 30th July approximately 100 RNA shipmates were invited to take part in a “Dry Run of Black Tot Day” on board HMS BELFAST to commemorate the Death of the Tot on 31st July 1970. National Council Members had been tasked to invite 4 shipmates from each Area of the Association. The event was jointly …
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Jul 10
Peterborough Naval Veteran, 100, receives Norwegian Commemorative Medal in honour of his service almost 80 years ago. On 10th July, George W. Hockney BEM, a resident of Park House, Nursing Home in Peterborough, was the subject of a very special presentation, held by Defence Attaché Colonel John Andreas Olsen from the Norwegian Embassy. A Norwegian …
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Mar 07
It is with deep regret and sadness that Peterborough Branch, Royal Naval Association, announce that shipmate Don Camp ‘Crossed the Bar’ on Saturday 3rd March 2018. Don was very much an active member of the Branch, he always supported events with a happy and generous disposition. Don’s funeral will be held at 2.00pm on Monday …
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Dec 02
Peterborough branch are planning a visit to Chatham Historic Dockyard on April 11, 2018. The easiest and best way to travel is by coach, but that is expensive for a 33 seater. To keep costs down, Peterborough RNA are extending an offer for other Branches to join them on this visit. To gauge interest and …
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Nov 23
The latest publication of Peterborough RNA’s Newsletter is now available by clicking on the link below. This issue (as always) is full of useful RNA information, Branch news and RN dits in general. Newsletter No 16, November 2017 Thank you Dave Clemets for sharing this with the RNA Community.
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Jul 01
Peterborough & District Branch have published their latest newsletter, please click the link below to view: Newsletter No 15, July 2017
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Jan 06
Shipmates from Peterborough & District Royal Naval Association regret to announce that shipmate Logan Harvey-Hall Crossed the Bar on Saturday, 31st December 2016. S/M ‘Harvey’ Hall (as he preferred to be called) was the Branch Standard Bearer and Branch Welfare Officer at Peterborough, he was known throughout the region through his attendance at parades with …
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Oct 04
On Saturday 3rd October 2015, shipmates from Bletchley & District RNA celebrated their 50th anniversary with a service at St Mary’s Church in Bletchley. Joining in on Bletchley RNA’s celebrations were representatives from No 6 Area, including the Area President and members of No 6 Area committee. Escorts for Bletchley’s Standard, and supporting the event, …
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Jun 25
On Friday 19th June 2015, shipmate Karl Webb, Hon. Secretary for Huntingdon & District Branch, headed off to Folkestone for the Royal Naval Association’s annual conference. On arrival in Folkestone, Karl booked into the Grand Burstin Hotel. From the very start, it looked like this was going to be a great weekend, everywhere anyone looked, …
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Jan 17
On Friday 17th January 2014, members from No 6 Area Royal Naval Association gathered at Peterborough Crematorium to pay their respects to shipmate Tom Tubb, who sadly ‘Crossed the Bar’ on Wednesday 18th December. Thomas Tubb was born on the 5th June 1943 in Harlington, Middlesex; the third child of Gerald and Ivy Tubb. He …
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