Erskine Bikers Day

On the 27th of May Brian and myself assisted s/m Bernie to run an RNA stall at the Bikers Day in Erskine Hospital. There was over 1000 motor bikes in the parade which went round the village of Erskine before coming into the hospital. The weather was glorious for this event and every one had a great time. We had some off worlders visit IE: Darth Vader, Storm Troopers, Chewbacca, O'bwan Kenobi and Sand People.

New Wheels

At our monthly meeting on Thursday 17th S/m David Carlin finally received a set of new wheels for him to get about in. He is chuffed to bits with them. They were Presented by S/m Paul Ellis.

Secret Bunker Visit

On Saturday 12th we went on a visit to the secret bunker near Anstruther in Fife. We had a guide who explained about different sections and departments of the bunker which was set up during the cold war with Russia. It was built to withstand a nuclear strike of at least a 5 megaton war head. After the tour we went to Anstruther to partake of some fish and chips before returning to Glasgow.

URNU Awards

The new commanding officer of URNU Lt Simon Collins RN invited the chairman Kenn McKinnon and secretary Brian MacKenzie to their awards ceremony on Thursday 3rd May at the Officer Training Unit in Glasgow University.