A short time ago we received the sad news from George’s son Richard that his dad had passed away. George was a regular attendee with his wife Rita to many of our reunions. The last one he attended was when we went to London and had our Gala Dinner on HMS Belfast. This is a […]
George ‘Nick’ Mewton – Sadly has passed away, aged 96 Read More »
We’ve been informed by Maurice ‘Jan’ Brailey that our good friend Tony McDevitt has died recently. My personal memories of Tony is that we served together back in 1966 at RNAS Yeovilton. I remember that Tony was a keen rally driver and supporter of this motor sport. Some nights he would take us out in
Tony ‘Chas’ McDevitt – Member of the RNPA has crossed the bar… Read More »
I’m sure that many of you know that our good friend Roy Penny, has crossed the bar. Our condolences to Elizabeth and his family and friends. Roy, always a keen attender, with Elizabeth and sometimes his family, of the RNPA will be much missed at our reunions. We will publish more about Roy and his
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It’s not every day of the week you are the rum bosun and a newly-crowned King draws his tot! But that was the role Mike Gilbert found himself in during a nostalgic visit to the former royal yacht Britannia by His Majesty King Charles 111 as part of a special events week in Scotland shortly after
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Five Star Olga Olga, holding her gold award certificate, is pictured with the mayor, councellor Greg Robbins As the month of September drew to a close, you could be sure of one thing… Olga Price had made her annual visit to Llandudno’s Town Hall to meet the mayor. For keen gardener Olga, wife of RNPA
The link to the live broadcast of Steve’s funeral on Monday 30 January 2023 is set out below. Name Stephen King Location Oakley Wood Crematorium, Leamington – South Chapel Date & Time Monday 30/01/2023 10:30 Requester John Taylor Leamington Spa – John Taylor, Leamington Use the PIN number below to access your webcast Webcast Login
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We’ve received news from Bob Lomax’s daughter Sarah, that he sadly passed away on 11th November 2022. When we have more information we will update this news post. If anyone has any information to share about Bob and his time as a phot. could you write to: webmaster@rnpa.org.uk and let me know please. RIP Bob
Bob Lomax – Crossed The Bar Read More »
Olga Price was already feeling like a winner when Llandudno Mayor Councillor Carol Marubbi complimented her on her lovely borders and presented her with the Gold Award she’d won in the North Wales’ resort’s annual floral competition. For proudly watching Olga collect her fourth consecutive Llandudno In Bloom certificate was her youngest daughter Victoria, who
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RNPA members have been shocked and saddened by the sudden death of membership secretary Stephen Lawrence King late on Thursday, 1st December. He was 78. Earlier in the evening ‘Steve’ and a few of his friends from the close where he lived had gone for their regular monthly night out at Tachbrook Working Men’s Club
Steve King – Very Sad News Read More »
So, once again, a reunion planned is a reunion completed! We will be posting a full report on the weekend, held in Southsea, shortly. Lots of pictures taken and very little alcohol was drunk. (All attendees remained far more sober than the judges, who are famed for getting more than a little drunk!) Seriously; it
The Reunion for 2022 is now over! Read More »
From Thursday 3 November 2022 we’ve done a makeover on the website. The easiest way is to navigate your way around it and see the changes. The focus will now be on two elements; The Reunions, and information about them The News page where we will put up new information that we’re sent. We welcome
We Have A New Look! Read More »
We’ve put a piece on the website about David Price’s wife Olga, and her prize winning garden. To read more about Olga’s achievement go to the ‘Swing The Lamp’ tab on the main menu bar, or CLICK HERE. You’ll find pictures of her award winning garden. Thanks to David and Olga for submitting the photographs,
Olga’s Prize winning garden! Read More »
j On behalf of all of our members we wish Roy a very happy 90th birthday! The photograph was taken at our 2016 reunion in Portsmouth. Elizabeth and Roy have been solid supporters of our reunions over the years and we thank them for their contribution to our success!
Our Shipmate – Roy Penny… 90 Years Old on 24 July 2020! Read More »
We’ve made some changes to the website. We now have a menu item called ‘News’. In future the latest news will be displayed on this page.
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This event at Whale Island saw several of our members going along and having a great night. Thanks to the serving phots. for extending an invitation to us. Serving Phots. Centenary Ball – 21 September 2019
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Kneeling: Danny Du Feu and Ray Whitehouse Front row: Tony Darbyshire, Paul Parrack, Geoff Holland, Julie Richardson, Joan, Hilary King (just behind Joan), Sue Parrack, Pam Whitehouse, Helen Holland, Jean Keeling, Linda Warren, Pauline with Bob Stanyard, Stuart Warren and Martin (ex Merchant Navy) Behind them: Mervyn Ellis, Ray Pogson, Tina Du Feu, Andrea, Steve
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Lots of photographs on this page… https://www.rnpa.org.uk/staging/2016-peregrine-trophy-awards/ See them by clicking on the link, or go to the menu bar and click on Peregrine Trophy Awards and move down to 2016 Gallery. You can enlarge them too by clicking on the bottom right corner icon.
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A group of our members attended the Peregrine Trophy Awards. Photographs can be found from the main menu bar…i.e. Peregrine Trophy Awards. Those attending were: Paul and Sue Parrack, Ray and Pam Whitehouse, Jan and Doreen Larcombe, Brian Jackson, Pete and Bridget Bunting, Val and Tony Darbyshire, Paul and Sheila Hopley, Mike and Jean Keeling
Peregrine Trophy Awards – On board HMS Bulwark – 7 June 2016, Read More »
On the left hand side bar in the Royal Navy links we’ve added a link to the wrens.org.uk website. Membership of their Association costs £12.50pa or £90 for a ten year subscription.
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