AFD Civic Reception

On Saturday 24th 16 of our members were invited to attend an AFD civic reception in Glasgow City Chambers hosted by the Lord Provost Eva Bolander. During the reception the armed forces covenant was signed by the provost and military representatives. A good day catching up with comrades new and old and serving personnel.

AFD Standard Raising

S/m's Brian Mackenzie, Kenn McKinnon, Vic Combes and Eddy Pollar attended at George Square on the 19th for the raising of the Armed Forces Day Standard. The Lord provost gave a small speech and then we were invited into the City Chambers for some refreshments.

Perth RNA Conference

Perth RNA Conference Six of our members attended the RNA Conference which was held in Perth. The weekend went well with a gala dinner on the Saturday night. On the Sunday the RNA paraded through Perth to St Johns church where a service was held and all RNA members were presented with an RNA Gideons bible this was followed by a march down to the war memorial in the park where Vice Admiral Mcanally thank the Scottish Area for a good weekend and a great Conference, he stated that it surpassed the Liverpool one.

VE Day

On the 27th seven of our members attended the VE memorial service at Knightswood where our standard was on display. Thanks to S/m Brian Mackenzie for carrying the standard.

Quiz Night

We hosted 20 students and instructors at our meeting on the 19th where we had a quiz night run by the students from URNU (University Royal Naval Unit). The teams were a mixture of veterans and students. A great night was had by all.

HMS Glasgow Association Reunion

The HMS Glasgow Association requested our branch to organise a venue for their get together on the 12th. Brian arranged for the RBLS in Knightswood to host the evening in their club. This was also the 35th anniversary of the Falklands War. Ten of our members and guests attended along with 40 from the Glasgow Association. Our association were presented with a plaque and a bottle of very special rum. All in all a very good night was had by all.

Laying up/Dedication of Legion Standard

On Sunday 30th six of our members attended at the Glasgow Cathedral for the laying up of the Legion Standard and dedication of their new Standard. There was a small parade in front of the cathedral which was inspected by Lt General Sir Alistair Irwin. The service was conducted by The Reverend Dr L Whitley.

Fish and Chip Night

On Saturday we held a Fish and Chip Night at TS Queen Elizabeth cadet unit in Clydebank. The evening went well with all of our members and guests enjoying a very good meal. we ended the night with a few singing gingers and a sing song. Many thanks to Rena And George.

S/m Anne's Birthday

On the 21st of April it was our dear Anne Cox's birthday (not saying how old she is) but as most of you who have met her will realise the importance of the small gift we gave her. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNE.

K13 Centenary Commemoration

All the Photographs are copyright of Kenneth McKinnon. On 28 January our standard was on display at the Centenary Commemoration of the tragic lose of life on board the submarine K13 which sank on 29th January 1917. Admiral of the Fleet the Lord Boyce KG GCB OBE DL laid a wreath. The service was conducted by The Reverend Paul Jupp, Honorary Chaplain to the Submariners Association.