Queen's 90th Birthday Party

On the 12th eight of our members were invited to Central Station by Scottish Rail to attend a tea party for the occasion of HM Queen Elizabeth's birthday. We were greeted by the head of the station and seated in the main concourse where we were served by very pleasant rail staff. Two of our members won prizes by having a lucky star on the underside of their plates. S/m Eddie won M&S vouchers and S/m Rita won train tickets from Virgin Trains to anywhere she wished to go. All in all a good afternoon was had by all.

100 Years of Erskine

On the 7th June four of our members were invited by Erskine Hospital to attend a service of remembrance in the Glasgow Cathedral. The guest of honour was HRH the Princess Royal. The service was commemorate 100 years of Erskine Hospitals service to the physically and mentally wounded servicemen, women and families of all wars past present and future. Erskine was set up in 1916 and has helped 85.000 servicemen and women todate.

Fish and Chip Night

On the 28th we held our social Fish and Chip night in TS Queen Elizabeth Cadet Unit in Clydebank. The Fish Suppers were delicious with plenty of wine etc to wash it down. There was a raffle which raised £55 which was presented along with a donation of £40 from S/m David Carlin and a Cheque for £200 from our branch which S/m George Troup accepted with thanks on behalf of the cadets.

BEM Presentation

On Thursday 26th six of our members were invited to TS Queen Elizabeth Cadet Unit in Clydebank to celebrate S/m Lt Cdr George Troupe receiving the BEM for his service to the cadets and community over the past sixty years. Well done George from all your shipmates in the branch.

Area Meeting

We hosted the Scottish Area Meeting on 21st May, chaired by S/m Brian Mackenzie. In attendance were nine area delegates and nine of our members. Many thanks to S/m's Anne McKinnon, Anne Cox and Rosemary Palmer for providing the catering for this occasion. The meeting was concluded with the loyal toast given by the President of the Scottish Area.

Battle of Jutland Commemoration

On Saturday 14th several of our members attended a service in Helensburgh to commemorate the Battle of Jutland. S/m Brian MacKenzie was on parade with our standard. Many thanks to all who took part.

Sir Gabriel Wood's Lunch

On 23rd March four of our members were invited by the staff of Sir Gabriel Wood's Home to attended a lunch in Inverkip Marina. The venue was held in a local hotel with good Scottish fare on offer IE: Fish and Chips or Mince and Tatties etc. Music and entertainment were provided with our members joining in with gusto and toe stomping on the dance floor.

20th Anniversary

On the 17th March at our AGM The City of Glasgow Branch celebrated 20 years since the formation of the branch. There are only three original members left they are Brian MacKenzie, David Carlin and William (Bill) Bannerman. Unfortunately Bill could not be in the Photograph as he is confined to home with a shoulder injury. In the Photo on the left is Brian Mackenzie (Secretary) and David Carlin (Treasurer). As our membership is improving we will be around for a long time yet.

Birthday Splice main Brace

We celebrated S/m Joan Lowe's 85th birthday with a Splice the Main Brace and presented her with a cake by the Hon Vice President Frank Halliday which we all enjoyed. Many thanks to Joan for supplying the rum.

Lodging House Appeal

On Tuesday 22nd Brian Mackenzie and Kenn McKinnon delivered the goods that the members donated to the Lodging House Appeal. They were gratefully received by the staff and thanked us all for our kindness.