Dedication of Veterans Memorial 8 May 2010

Today at 1200hrs RNA members along with a host of other associations attended the unvailing of the first Vetrans Memorial at Knightswood Cross, Glasgow. The memorial is dedicated to The Royal Navy, The Army, The Royal Air Force and the Merchant Navy.

It was a glorious day with the sun shining brightly upon the service which was attended by the Lord Provost, The Right Honouable Councillor Bob Winter and the service was carred out by the Revd, Dr Laurence Whitley, Minister, Glasgow Cathedral, and Captain of Clyde (Faslane)J Tar. There was a scripture reading from Col (rtd) RL Steele TD DL.

After the service and dedication was concluded we all retired to the Lincoln Inn on Great Western Road for refreshments and a buffet and to catch up with old friends for a good chat and a sing song where we were entertained by the DJ provided. He invited the veterans up to do a turn on the stage which S/m Katrina did with the spoons she aquired from the bar. All in all a very good day with a well attended service.

McMonagles

Thursday 6 May 2010

The night out at McMonagles fish boat in Clydebank went well all shipmates were stuffed to bursting point with good fare. The weather held up and made it a pleasant evening all round.

It is hoped that in the future we will be having more evenings like this as it is a good way to meet shipmates other halves (she who must be ignored).

The Royal Naval Presentation Team paid a visit to Airdrie on the 24 March at the Tudor Hotel, where members of the City Of Glasgow R.N.A met up with them. The presentation was excelently delivered to a goodly audience which included local dignitaries. The RNA members met and chatted with the team and the photo shows our esteemed secretary s/m Brian Mackenzie with Commander Jason Scott of the RNPT.

18 March 2010
Our AGM went well with the committee remaining the same. This wednesday 24th the Naval Presentation Team are in Airdrie at the Tudor Hotel, Alexander Street giving a presentation. All are welcome it starts at 19:30.

The City of Glasgow R.N.A. Committee would like to wish all our members a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Member of the Sir Gabriel Woods Mariners Home in Greenock were invited to join the City of Glasgow Branch for an evening of entertainment. The evening went well and the purvey provided by our female members went down well.

Thanks to Joan, Anne and Anne for their excellent buffet.

This was washed down by a few singing gingers and a few ditties were exchanged with our guests. Our raffle was a success with our guests winning many of the prizes.

The evening was concluded by our Chairman Frank Halliday presenting The carers with a cheque for their funds, and recieved a vote of thanks for our efforts.

We look forward to their next visit.

Photo Gallery

A few images from our Branch.