Committee Members

Chairman/PRO: Kenneth McKinnon (Life Member)
Vice Chairman: Alec Thomas (Life Member)
Secretary: Brian MacKenzie (Life Member) Treasurer: Stewart Walker David Carlin (Life Member)Committee Anne Cox Committee:

Welcome.

Welcome to the City of Glasgow Royal Naval Association's web site.

All former and serving members of the Royal Navy, Royal Naval Reserve and Merchant Marine services welcome (We even allow other services in to spin a few yarns as well). Come along and have a few wets while shareing your stories and ditties with old and new shipmates.

We meet every third Thursday of the month at 19.30 hours in,

The Buff's Club
935 - 937 Dumbarton Road
Whiteinch, (Previously known as the Stella Maris).

Hoping to see or hear from you soon.

If you wish to leave a comment please click on the comment at the bottom of the posted item.

Kenn McKinnon
CHAIRMAN/P.R.O.



Monday 23 December 2013

Sir Gabriel Wood Visit

At our December meeting we invited some members of Sir Gabriel Wood’s Home for retired sailors to an evening of entertainment at our branch. We held a raffle and laid on music and a small buffet. Thank you to S/ms Joan, Anne, Anne and Rita who did the catering. Thank you to all who donated prizes for the raffle.

Lodging House Mission

On Monday 23rd S/m Brian Mackenzie paid a visit to the Lodging House Mission in East Campbell Street Glasgow and delivered the donations of socks, underwear, gloves, scarves and toiletries that the members had donated to their cause. S/m Kenn McKinnon accompanied Brian and publicity photos were taken.

Thursday 12 December 2013

Yorkhill Visit

On 12th December S/ms Kenn McKinnon, Frank Halliday, Joan Lowe, Anne McKinnon and Thomas Gates visited Yorkhill Children’s Hospital where we delivered toys to the Play Group. We were invited to join the staff for refreshments and discuss the distribution of the toys etc. Our chairman Kenn handed over a cheque from the branch for their funds.

Monday 9 December 2013

Not Forgotten Association’s Xmas Lunch

On 9th December 11 of our members were invited to the NFA Xmas Lunch in the Marriot Hotel in Glasgow. There was a sherry reception when we arrived then we moved into the main hall for our lunch which consisted of three courses, home made soup then a turkey lunch followed by a cheesecake sweet, wine was served at the table. Rosie as usual hosted the event with three young ladies providing the music and song for our entertainment. The afternoon was eventful with dancing, singing and a raffle. We also played a game of heads or tails in which our Hon Life Vice President was the TOSSER for the game.

Friday 6 December 2013

URNU

On 5th December 9 of our members were invited to attend the Officer Training Centre at Glasgow University for a social evening with the staff and students of the University Royal Naval Unit based there. The evening started with the traditional mincemeat pies and mulled wine. The students showed us around their unit and explained what they do and hope to achieve in the future. The night went well and we extended them an invite to join us at any of our meetings if they so wish.

Sunday 1 December 2013

HMS Defender

HMS Defender came alongside at the King George VII dock for a 3 day visit to its birthplace. Twenty of our members were invited on board the ship on Saturday 30th for a tour of the ship and to the WO & Senior Rates Mess. Chairman Kenn McKinnon presented on behalf of our branch a bottle of Pusser’s Rum and an RNA plaque to the WO’s and Senior rates mess and received a plaque from the mess President in return. The visit went extremely well, thank you to all who attended.

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