A fascinating new book, sold in support of the Royal Naval Association, explores the Royal Navy’s unique system of “pipes” — the traditional broadcasts that underpin daily life at sea.
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A fascinating new book, sold in support of the Royal Naval Association, explores the Royal Navy’s unique system of “pipes” — the traditional broadcasts that underpin daily life at sea.
Read moreThe Royal Naval Association (RNA) is sad that WW2 veteran Alec Penstone will be in hospital over his 101st birthday and would like anyone who wants to wish him well to send a card to Alec, who helped shape our world today.
Read moreThe Royal Naval Association, the biggest collective group of Royal Naval veterans and serving personnel in the UK, is launching an appeal to raise £75,000 to preserve the stunning Naval Service Memorial (NSM) at the National Memorial Arboretum (NMA) and is calling on the wider Naval family and the public to support this vital appeal.
Read moreThe Royal Naval Association (RNA) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of its oldest member, Harry Waddingham, at the remarkable age of 109. He was the oldest known veteran of the Second World War and died last week.
Read moreThe Royal Naval Association (RNA) is proud to announce that its Veteran Mentors at HMS Raleigh have been awarded a Captain’s Commendation by the Commanding Officer, Captain Jeremy Ussher RN, in recognition of their exceptional contribution to the training and support of Royal Navy recruits.
Read moreThe Royal Naval Association (RNA) is proud to extend its sincere gratitude to Foreland Shipping for their generous donation of £5,000 in support of its ongoing work with serving and former members of the Royal Navy community.
Read moreThe RNA took the major step of moving from a subscriptions-based model to voluntary donations in 2021, a development that was only possible because RNRMC, the principal charity of the Royal Navy, agreed to cover the shortfall in the RNA’s operating costs.
Read moreRon Syson was presented with this special Royal Naval Association (RNA) membership in honour of his service in the Merchant Navy in WW2.
Read moreThe Royal Naval Association (RNA) took pride of place at today’s Cenotaph Parade in London, standing front and centre as the nation came together to remember the fallen.
Read moreThe occasion was the RNA’s 75th Anniversary charity fundraising concert, with Fisherman’s Friends and the Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines Collingwood sharing the spotlight.
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