Sea Cadet Inspection

On Wednesday 25th S/ms Kenn McKinnon (Chair), Brian Mackenzie (Sec), David Carlin (Tres) and Frank Halliday (HLV Pres), were invited to attend the sea cadet unit TS Queen Elizabeth in Clydebank for their inspection by Captain Peter Adams RN. It was an excellent evening and we were entertained by evolutions in fire safety and first aid. Captain Adams presented trophies to the cadets and a trophy from the RNA was awarded to the cadet with outstanding sailing ability. There was a good turn out from the cadet’s parents and our Padre David Eynon gave the blessing. A buffet was laid on and afterwards a few singing gingers were raised in a toast to the unit.

Scottish Area Meeting

On Saturday 21st we hosted the Scottish Area Meeting. The committee was chaired by S/m Brian Mackenzie (Glasgow Branch), George Lees (Secretary), Graham Rigby (Treasurer) and Mike Heskith National Council Member). In Total the meeting was attended by 21 delegates and observers. The meeting was also attended by WO Gary Nicholson from Faslane who is a representative of the RNRMC (Royal Navy Royal Marines Charity) who gave a talk on what the charity does for those still serving and for veterans and families. Many thanks to S/m Joan Lowe who organised the lunch and to S/ms, A Cox and A McKinnon for their assistance on serving the lunch.

BBQ

Our BBQ was held on Saturday 14th at the sea cadet unit TS Queen Elizabeth in Clydebank. The BBQ was enjoyed by 13 members, 7 family and friends and 2 sea cadet staff who had a good time. After the food we had a raffle, a few wets and a good amount of swinging of the lamp. A big thank you to our cook, S/m Brian MacKenzie and ably assisted by his wife, Irene. S/m Joan Lowe catered for the sweets and ran the raffle. Thank you to all who turned up and help make it a good night.

Rouken Glen Armed Forces Event

On Saturday 7 September East Renfrewshire Council and the Newton Mearns RBLS held an Armed Forces Event in Rouken Glen Park. This was the first time they have done this and they hope to make it an annual event. They will run it in June to commemorate Armed Forces Day. Four of our members attended S/m Brian Mackenzie carried the standard. Thank you to S/ms T. Gates, A McKinnon, A Cox and K McKinnon (Chairman) for attending.

VJ Day Knightswood

On Saturday 24th four of our members attended the service at Knightswood Cross to commemorate VJ Day. S/m Brian MacKenzie carried the standard and S/ms David Evans, Bill Bannerman and Jack Duncanson accompanied him. A big thank you to all who attended.