18 YEARS OF STEADY GUIDANCE
This year marks a remarkable milestone for the Royal Naval Association Veteran Mentors at HMS Raleigh — 18 years of continuous service supporting new Royal Navy recruits.
For nearly two decades, RNA mentors have stood alongside Phase One recruits at some of the toughest moments in their early careers, offering calm, reassurance, and lived experience when it matters most.
Link to RNA news in bio.
STOP PRESS - in a change to the schedule - tonight's Fireside Chat is Ralph Dodd talking to us about Ambulance Ships and their role in the Falklands War
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A huge BZ to all who competed - Shipmate Martyn Evans the RNA's Paddock Wood Branch has been named the new National Standard Bearer of the Royal Naval Association following an outstanding performance at the National Standard Bearing Competition held at HMS Collingwood.
Congratulations also go to:
🥈 Second Place & Winner of the John Cunningham Cup
Shipmate Richard Shenton (Worthing Branch, Area 3)
— also appointed Deputy National Standard Bearer and winner of the Bob Coburn Memorial Cup
🥉 Third Place & Winner of the A.N. Other Cup
Shipmate Martin Skeggs (Chatham Branch, Area 2)
A fantastic display of skill, precision, and pride in the Royal Naval Association. Congratulations to all competitors - more information? Link in bio
Join Julie McCarthy, Director of Welfare Operations at SSAFA, for an important online update for the Royal Naval Association community.
Open to Branch Welfare and Wellbeing Officers and anyone passionate about supporting members and families across the naval community.
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To mark VE Day 81, the Royal Naval Association supported Second World War veterans Dorothy Walsh, Betty Withers and Ken Arkell at a special afternoon tea at Number 10 Downing Street.
From codebreaking and D-Day preparations to service at sea, each story reflects courage, resilience and duty.
81 years on, we continue to remember those who served and the sacrifices made for future generations.
Lest we forget.
#VEDay81 #RoyalNavy #Veterans #Remembrance #RNA images crown copyright
VE Day, 81 years on.
A day that means something different to every family connected to the Armed Forces.
Today, we remember those who served during the Second World War, at sea and at home, and the generation that carried the country through it. ⚓
Lest we forget. ⚓
#VEDay81 #RoyalNavy
Wellbeing Wednesday: Where Everyone Is Welcome: Prostate Cancer Awareness
Wednesday 13 May | 7.00 – 8.00 pm
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men, yet it is often misunderstood and, too frequently, talked about too late. As part of our Wellbeing Wednesday programme, we are pleased to host a rescheduled Prostate Cancer Awareness session, open to everyone.
This session aims to raise awareness, challenge assumptions, and encourage open conversation about a condition that affects hundreds of thousands of families across the UK. Importantly, while prostate cancer affects men, this session is open to both men and women, recognising the vital role that partners, families, and friends play in awareness and early support.
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WE NEED YOU 🫵
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If you are a Royal Naval Association member please fill in this short form that asks you how we are doing as your Association, and how we can improve.
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