Not Forgotten Association Outing

On 29th ten of our members were invited by the NFA to a sail on Loch Lomond aboard the Lomond Prince. The weather was rather overcast but remained mostly dry. Onboard we were served a lovely cold buffet lunch with a refreshment of your own choice. As we landed back at Tarbet the sun came out and made for a perfect ending to the days pleasant outing. Many thanks to Rosie and her staff. Our Hon Life Vice President was happy he got to kiss Rosie after he had presented her with a cheque from our branch to the NFA.

MPs Question Time

On Tuesday 19th August, S/m Brian Mackenzie, Scottish Area Chairman of the RNA hosted a question time with MP David Mundell (Conservative) at the Leepark Hotel in Grangemouth. Members from all areas of Scotland were invited and with a good turn out there was a lively and informed question time. There was a variety of questions asked IE: independence, pensions and current affairs all of which were answered. S/ms Brian Mackenzie, Kenn McKinnon and David Carlin represented Glasgow.

VJ Day Commemoration

On the 16th three of our members attended the service at Knightswood Cross to commemorate the allies victory over Japan in World War 2. The church service was at 1100 the to the memorial at the cross where there was a wreath laying service. This was followed by a march down the Great Western Road to the Lincoln Inn where a finger buffet was laid on. Members who attended were S/ms Kenn McKinnon, David Evans and Bill Bannerman.

WW1 Commemoration

On the 4th August, 9 of our members were invited by Glasgow City Council to the Commemorative Service in Glasgow Cathedral to mark 100 years since the outbreak of WW1. The service was attended by The Duke of Rothsay Prince Charles. In attendance were the representatives from around the commonwealth, commonwealth athletes, RN, RM, Army, RAF, and many civic dignatories.