Laying Up of Old Standard

On Wednesday 29 November S/m Frank Halliday (Hon LVP), Brian MacKenzie (Secretary), David Carlin (Treasurer) and Kenn McKinnon (Chairman) attended at TS Queen Elizabeth cadet unit in Clydebank to hand over our old standard to them for safe keeping. A short service was presided over by the unit’s padre Lt David Eynon who accepted the standard on behalf of the cadet unit and passed it to their President Lt Cdr G Troupe for safe keeping. Whilst there, The City of Glasgow RNA took the opportunity to present Leading Cadet Ciaran McElhinney, their Cadet of the Year with a trophy. The unit having won a Jubilee Pennant our Hon Life Vice President S/m F Halliday presented all the cadets with a jubilee pin to celebrate the Queens Jubilee Year.

Remembrance Day 2012

We had a good turn out for the Remembrance Day Service in George Square where S/m Joan Lowe laid a wreath on behalf of the RNA. The weather stayed dry but cold. S/m C Lord carried the standard for the RNA. I thank all who participated in the service.

Garden of Remembrance 6 Nov George Square

Eight of our members attended the wreath laying ceremony in George Square today. The service of dedication was conducted by The Reverend Dr Campbell the RBLS Padre. The service went well and the weather remained cold but dry. After the service we retired to the City Chambers for a hot buffet and glass of wine. In attendance were S/m’s T Gates, G Dury, T Dickie, E Pollar, B Donnache and C Lord. The standard was carried by S/m D Carlin and the wreath was laid by S/m K McKinnon.