After nine months away on operational deployment HMS Portland returns to Devonport today, Friday 10th March 2017. I have messaged Andy Parker, the Liaison Officer
HMS Ganges Association Dorset Division
Shipmates and old ‘Trogs’ ~ The HMS Ganges Association Dorset Division meets at the Trinity club in Dorchester every second Thursday of odd numbered
Annual Area 4 Reunion Rally at Bideford March 2017~ Chairmans Report
Shipmates Over the weekend 3-6 March 2017 more than 200 members attended the 42nd Area Reunion Rally, and the 13th at the Durrant House Hotel in
Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial unveiled in London
HM The Queen, accompanied by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, unveiled the Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial in Victoria Embankment Gardens, London The new Memorial recognises
WRNS 100 Celebrations
Celebrations to mark the 100th Anniversary of the Women’s Royal Naval Service On 28th November 1917 His Majesty King George V approved the formation
Standard Bearers Competions held 26th Feb 2017
Shipmates – our new President and Portland Area Standard Bearer Ben Cartwright took 1st place with the Joe May Memorial Cup and Lilian Florence
A communication from our new President Ben Cartwright
February 2017 A communication from our new President Ben Cartwright Dick, “I would like to thank you for the sterling service you have given
A message from our retiring President Dick Barton
A message from our retiring President Dick Barton “Shipmates as you will all probably know I have retired as your president. For those that
Crossed the Bar – John ‘Crash’ Evans
Messages from your President and Chairman It is with much sadness we hear of the crossing of the bar of John ‘Crash’ Evans. His
South African Navy SS Mendi 100 years Remembrance Ceremony 17th Feb 2017
Message from your Chairman: Shipmates: Following a Royal Navy request for RNA assistance, Standards and Veterans attended the South African Navy, SS Mendi 100