AFD Parade

On Saturday 30th June 6 of our members were on parade for Armed Forces Day. Thank you to S/m Brian MacKenzie for parading our standard. After the Parade we adjourned to the city chambers for a civic reception hosted by the Lord Provost Eva Bolander.

HMS Glasgow Affiliation

Our association was invited by BAE Systems to be affiliated with the new type 26 frigate HMS Glasgow being built at Govan. On Thursday 28th ten of our members were invited to go to BAE Systems in Govan for an introduction to the new build and to view the work carried out so far on HMS Glasgow. We were given a talk and virtual walk through of the ship by the senior production manager Dave Skinner. We were then taken to the construction section to see how they cut the steel and form it to the various shapes required. We will be invited back to view the different stages of the build. Our Chairman Kenn McKinnon Presented Nicola Woolfries, Communications Advisor with a plaque from the City of Glasgow RNA and pointed out that the crest was the crest used in all ships named Glasgow.

AFD Standard Raising

S/ms Kenneth McKinnon and Brian MacKenzie attended the Armed Forces Week Standard raising in George Square. S/m Brian had our Standard on display and was the only standard out of all the associations represented at the ceremony. After the short service we adjourned to the city chambers for some light refreshment and we chatted with the council bailies.

Area Meeting/Social

On Friday 15th we held a small social in the RBLS club in Knightswood. Thank you to the members and delegates who turned up. on Saturday 16th we hosted the Scottish Area meeting in the Buff's Club in Whiteinch at 11:00. The meeting was chaired by S/m Brian MacKenzie the Scottish Area Chairman. A welcome was given by S/m Kenn McKinnon the Glasgow RNA Chairman. Thank you to S/m's Anne McKinnon and Anne Cox for doing the catering. The loyal toast was given by the Area Treasurer.

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.

Awareness Day

On Friday 27th we held an RNA awareness day in the Morrisons store at Auchenlea where we raised the princely sum of £416.06 for our funds. Thank you to our volunteers Kenn McKinnon, Brian MacKenzie, Anne McKinnon and Anne Cox for their efforts on the day. We also made contact with some veterans who displayed an interest in the RNA which we hope they will attend. In the photo with Kenn and Brian is the stores community champion Joanna.

Fish and Chip Night

On Saturday 21st April we held a fish and chip night at the cadet unit in Clydebank. Fourteen of our members along with seven guests attended. A raffle was held which raised £70 for the cadets funds. After the meal we adjourned to the wardroom for a few refreshments. All in all a very good night was had.