Cadet Presentations

Cadet Presentations On the 20th the committee were invited to attend at TS Queen Elizabeth Cadet unit in Clydebank for their presentation night. At the presentation S/m Kenn McKinnon (Chairman RNA Glasgow) presented a Bosun's Call to one of the cadets and S/m Brian MacKenzie (Chairman Scottish Area) presented our new trophy The Frank Halliday trophy to Midshipman Nadine Daly.

Awareness Stall

On Friday 15th December S/m Brian and myself were in Morrison's store in Auchenlee (Easterhouse) with an awareness stall from 10:00 to 15:30. The day went well with a few enquiries as to where and when we meet. We did a little tin rattling and this was quite successful. All in all a very productive day.

Not Forgotten Xmas Lunch

Twelve of our members were invited to join The Not Forgotten Association in the Marriott Hotel Glasgow for an Xmas Luncheon. We were greeted by our Hostess Rosie Thompson with a sherry reception before going in for lunch. A raffle was held and S/m George Troup won a litre bottle of Grants whisky and S/m David Carlin winning a bottle of wine and a very large box of chocolates. An auction of a Xmas cake was held and our own S/m Thomas Gates made a successful bid of £50. There was music and games IE: Kings and Queens and a favourite song of the season The Twelve Days of Christmas in which all the tables had a part to play, the RNA had 8 maids a milking so you can imagine what we were doing. The RNA gave a donation to the NFA funds.

Royal Hospital for Children's visit

On the 4th December 5 of our members visited the children's hospital to deliver 100 toys and games to the play area staff. We had an enjoyable visit and we swung a few lanterns with the staff who provided a welcome cup of tea/coffee plus some mince pies and biscuits. Our chairman S/m Kenn McKinnon (in his Santa outfit) presented Lorraine Harper with a cheque for £200 for their funds.

SSAFA Lunch

On Friday 17th S/m's Kenn & Anne McKinnon, Anne Cox and Paul Ellis attended the SSAFA Lunch given in Graham House, Whitfield Road, Govan (formally HMS Graham RNR). The day was a great success with a two course lunch and entertainment. Our members had good luck by coming away with many prizes from the tombola.

Remembrance Sunday

Seven of our members attended the Remembrance Parade in George Square on Sunday 12th. There was a very good turnout for this event. S/m Chris Lord paraded the standard and S/m Anne Cox laid the wreath. After the parade we all adjourned to the City Chambers for a civic reception hosted by the Lord Provost Eva Bolander. Some of our members took up the invitation to go to HMS Dalriada for lunch and a few wets.

100 Years old

The City of Glasgow Branch were requested to visit an ex sailor who has reached the grand age of 100 years on 4 November 2017. Alec Collins Ab, served in the RN from 1940 -1945 signing on at Skegness and served on HMS Iona, Arbona, Robina and Drummerboy. After his demob he went back to his trade of tailor until he retired. S/m's Kenneth McKinnon (Chairman) and David Carlin (Treasurer) called at his home where S/m David presented him with a certificate from the branch on achieving a spritely 100 years of undetected crime. He was also presented with a bag of RNA goodies with an invitation to meet the members of the branch on our next meeting.

Garden of Remembrance

The Glasgow Garden of Remembrance was opened in George Square on the 31st by the Lord Provost Eva Bolander. The service was conducted by Reverend Dr Karen K Campbell. Wreaths were laid by the chairman S/m Kenn McKinnon and Captain Chris Smith on behalf of the RNA and RN.

Trafalgar Dinner

TS Queen Elizabeth cadet unit held their first Trafalgar Dinner on the 20th October. S/m George Troup BEM and S/m Rena O'Neil invited members of the branch to join them on this occasion. The night went well with an excellent menu and an HMS Victory cake. Our secretary did a reading to the immortal memory of Nelson and our chairman gave the loyal toast. Well done.

Crossed the Bar

Today at Clydebank Crematorium we said a sad farewell to our Hon Life Vice President Frank Halliday. 18 June 1930 - 5 October 2017 after a short illness. Shipmate Frank was a tireless worker for ALL things naval , and chair of the Glasgow branch for 14 years, shortly after its inception in 1995. Frank will be greatly missed by all shipmates in the branch and by Clyde division "old Hands ", which he was instrumental in setting up.