BarBeQue 15 July

On Friday 15th we held our BBQ and had a good turnout. The night went well and as you can see our esteemed cook turned up with a new grand, eye catching gaudy shirt for the occasion. A raffle was held which went well and we must thank all those who donated prizes.

We extend our thanks and appreciation to S/m Brian and his wife Irene for cooking the food, and S/m Joan for running the raffle.

Armed Forces Day 26 June 2011

Armed Forces Day went well with our Vice Chairman leading our members in the parade. The weather was reasonable and dry. Our stall in George Square was manned by S/ms Joan Lowe, Brian MacKenzie And Kenn McKinnon we had quite a few goodies for the visitors and at noon we had UP SPIRITS with Pussers Rum, Pussers Grog and some Lambs Navy Rum. We had a good laugh at some of the punters and mostly at the ladies who tried the rum, thier faces were a picture to behold.

After the parade we adjourned to the City Chambers for a reception laid on by Glasgow City Council. All in all a good day for all.

Picture 1 shows our esteemed Vice Chair apparently having a little dance after forming up in the square.
Picture 2 shows the members marching.
Picture 3 Shows S/m Joan manning the stall with the rum barrel.

AFD Glasgow 20 June 2011

Members of the branch joined other associations and regulars for the raising of the Armed Forces Standard in George Square today. The Lord Provost Bob Winters,and representatives of the Navy, Army and Air Force were in attendance. When the standard was raised we all retired to the city chambers for refreshments.

Hon Life Vice President

Hon Life Vice President

The City of Glasgow Royal Naval Association honoured shipmate Frank Halliday by making him, Hon Life Vice President of the branch. He served the branch as chairman for 14 years and was a member since the branch was founded in 1996.

The branch members presented him with a framed certificate in appreciation for his long and most appreciated service as branch chairman.

Royal Marines Standard

Members of the branch attended at the Cathcart Old Parish Church for the laying up of the Royal Marines Association's old standard and the dedication of their new standard. After the service all visiting standards formed a guard of honour as the congregation left the church.

Signals Standard Dedication

On 21 May members of the branch were invited to the 32nd Royal Signals Association's new standard dedication. After the service we were invited to partake of refreshments at a social night in the 32nd's headquarters in Maryhill, Glasgow. It was an evening of great entertainment and ditty spinning between associations and needless to say a few singing gingers were consumed.

Yorkhill Hospital Visit

Due to the bad weather we had in December the visit to Yorkhill Hospital for sick children was delayed till 21st March this year. S/ms Frank Halliday, Joan Lowe and our chairman Kenny Mckinnon presented Kirsten Sinclair and Loraine Harper with a cheque for their funds along with selection of toys and books. We had a long chat about what the foundation does for the children and it was suggested that we get Kirsten along to a meeting of the branch to give a talk on what they do.

End of an ERA

After 14 years of service as chairman of the branch S/m Frank Halliday stepped down. It was the end of an era as he had served the branch with diligence and fervour taking parades amongst a variety of other duties. He handed over to S/m Kenn McKinnon at the AGM held on the 17 March. At the end of the meeting he was presented with a small token of the branches esteem (A silver hip flask and a tot rum ).

Not Forgotten Lunch Feb 2011

Members of our RNA attended the belated Xmas lunch provided by The Not Forgotten Association in the Marriott Hotel in Glasgow. After a sumptious lunch we were entertained by a lovely and very talented young lady who sang old war time and more modern songs. There was a raffle which raised a staggering sum of £310, and need I say some of our members were lucky in the draw (mainly myself as I won a bottle of good malt whiskey) which I will enjoy. It was a most enjoyable afternoon but our wishes go out to our social secretary as she could not attend due to illness.

St Gabriel Woods visit

The members of the RNA played belated host to The Saint Gabriel Woods members. This was delayed due to the terrible weather we experienced in December. The night went well with our guests scooping many of the raffle prises. We express our thanks to S/m Anne McKinnon and Anne Cox for providing a splendid buffet. We ended the night by presenting the care workers with a cheque for thier funds.