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NAO report confirms UK F-35 fleet under-staffed and under-armed
Published: Friday 11th of July 2025 06:00:00 AM        


Future Offensive Surface Weapon project for the Royal Navy moves ahead
Published: Thursday 10th of July 2025 10:44:47 AM        


UK and France agree to coordinate nuclear deterrents in landmark pact
Published: Thursday 10th of July 2025 06:50:00 AM        


Royal Navy shadows five Russian vessels during busy July patrols
Published: Tuesday 8th of July 2025 04:04:50 PM        


HMS Lancaster to be withdrawn from the Gulf region without replacement
Published: Tuesday 8th of July 2025 10:55:59 AM        


Buying F-35A – implications for UK defence and the Royal Navy
Published: Monday 7th of July 2025 08:14:45 AM        


Royal Navy submarine, HMS Astute first A-class boat to undergo mid-life refit
Published: Friday 4th of July 2025 04:12:25 PM        


Royal Navy shadows Russian submarine as Moscow maintains Mediterranean foothold
Published: Thursday 3rd of July 2025 10:18:01 AM        


Royal Navy concludes leadership of restructured NATO Atlantic task force
Published: Tuesday 1st of July 2025 03:30:32 PM        


Tumultuous times – reflecting on Admiral Radakin’s tenure as Chief of the Defence Staff
Published: Monday 30th of June 2025 11:54:27 AM        


UK Carrier Strike Group begins multilateral engagement in the Indo-Pacific
Published: Saturday 28th of June 2025 09:06:04 AM        


RFA Lyme Bay begins refit, leaving the UK with just one active amphibious vessel
Published: Friday 27th of June 2025 07:26:32 AM        


Building the Royal Navy’s silent hunter: Type 26 frigate programme update
Published: Thursday 26th of June 2025 11:46:29 AM        


Anti submarine warfare in the North Atlantic – Royal Navy project CABOT
Published: Tuesday 24th of June 2025 09:35:23 AM        


F-35 aircraft diverted from Royal Navy aircraft carrier still on the ground at Indian Airport a week later
Published: Saturday 21st of June 2025 02:53:46 PM        


HMS Spey has conducted a Freedom of Navigation exercise, passing through the Taiwan Strait
Published: Thursday 19th of June 2025 02:57:27 PM        


Royal Navy patrol boat provides logistic support to Swedish submarine during NATO exercise
Published: Thursday 19th of June 2025 02:17:50 PM        


RFA Stirling Castle to be transferred from Royal Fleet Auxiliary to Royal Navy
Published: Friday 30th of May 2025 08:24:02 AM        


HMS Dragon monitors Russian vessel off north west coast of Scotland
Published: Thursday 29th of May 2025 09:46:48 AM        


First Type 31 frigate, HMS Venturer rolled out from the build hall in Rosyth
Published: Tuesday 27th of May 2025 11:12:18 AM        


Royal Navy presents bold ambitions for the Future Air Dominance System
Published: Monday 26th of May 2025 07:58:30 AM        


HMS Victorious’ deep maintenance period begins dry-docking phase
Published: Friday 23rd of May 2025 11:48:36 AM        


Royal Navy’s first Type 26 frigate officially named HMS Glasgow
Published: Thursday 22nd of May 2025 01:19:45 PM        


Virtual Warrior: Royal Navy training to fight modern threats before setting sail
Published: Monday 19th of May 2025 08:17:24 AM        


HMS Dragon destroys hard-manoeuvring supersonic missile in Sea Viper test-firing
Published: Friday 16th of May 2025 02:48:08 PM        


Royal Navy’s first XLUUV formally named XV Excalibur
Published: Thursday 15th of May 2025 04:30:34 PM        


Royal Marine, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins appointed First Sea Lord
Published: Thursday 15th of May 2025 09:40:01 AM        


Serco secures Royal Navy marine services contracts
Published: Thursday 15th of May 2025 08:31:18 AM        


AI-enabled underwater gliders could enhance Royal Navy ASW capability
Published: Tuesday 13th of May 2025 06:17:06 AM        


Royal Navy and Italian Carrier Strike Groups conclude joint exercise in Mediterranean
Published: Monday 12th of May 2025 05:39:05 PM        

Upcoming Events

Previous Events

Sunday 23rd of April

St. Georges Day Meal

St. Georges Day Meal at Glen Lodge, Bawburgh Golf Club

Sunday 15th of December

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 17th of November

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Thursday 7th of November

Brian Leak's Funeral

Funeral service for Brian Leak will be held at St Mary's Church, Attleborough on Thursday, November 7th at 12 noon, followed by cremation at Breckland Crematorium.

Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, for the H.M.S Ganges Association (Cheques to: Andy Free Charity Account) may be sent c/o Andy Free Independent Family Funeral Director, Fairfields, High Street, Attleborough, NR17 2BT. (01953) 452455.


Wake at the Crown Ellingham.

Sunday 13th of October

Branch Meeting and Trafalgar Day Lunch

At the Kings Head, Ashwellthorpe 11:30


12:30 meal, followed by a quiz.


Brought forward due to several members being away in late October.

Sunday 21st of July

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 16th of June

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 19th of May

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 21st of April

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 17th of March

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 17th of February

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Tuesday 5th of February

Ladies Lunch at Peter Beales

Meet for lunch

Sunday 20th of January

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 13th of January

RNA Christmas Meal

12:00 - 2:00 @ The Stag Attleborough

Tuesday 18th of December

Fish & Chip & Quiz Night

7pm Wymondham Football Club

Sunday 16th of December

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Tuesday 11th of December

Cromer Xmas End of Pier Show

Sunday 18th of November

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 21st of October

Branch Meeting and Trafalgar Day Lunch

At the Kings Head, Ashwellthorpe

Sunday 16th of September

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 9th of September

Bournemouth Trip

9th to 11th September Bournemouth Trip

Sunday 19th of August

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Tuesday 14th of August

Ladies Lunch at Peter Beales

Meet for lunch

Thursday 9th of August

BBQ Clacton

Details to be advised

Sunday 15th of July

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Friday 13th of July

North Norfolk Railway Beer Festival

Meeting at Holt Railway Station at 10am for railway trip to Sheringham.

Beer Festival/Walk/Lunch.

Tuesday 19th of June

Lunch at Peter Beales

Meet for lunch at 12:30

Sunday 17th of June

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 20th of May

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Tuesday 8th of May

Ladies Lunch

Meet 12:30 at Peter Beales Roses

More Info including Menu

Peter Beales Roses, London Road, Attleborough, NR17 1AY

Sunday 22nd of April

St George's Day Meal

At the Kings Head, Ashwellthorpe

12:00

Sunday 15th of April

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 18th of March

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 18th of February

Branch Meeting & Annual General Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 21st of January

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 17th of December

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 19th of November

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 22nd of October

Branch Meeting & Trafalgar Day Lunch

Normal meeting including raffle at 11am followed by lunch at the Kings Head.

Please bring raffle prizes, during lunch we will have the tot and follow the meal with a quiz.

Sunday 17th of September

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 20th of August

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 23rd of July

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 18th of June

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 21st of May

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Wednesday 26th of April

Imperial War Museum London

Details to be confirmed.

Sunday 23rd of April

St George's Day Meal and Branch Meeting

At the Kings Head, Ashwellthorpe

Usual time: 11 am

Monday 3rd of April

Fish, Chips & Quiz Night

Meet 7pm at Wymondham Football Club

Sunday 2nd of April

The Solid Silver 60s Show

60s favourites the Mersey Beats, Dave Berry, Wayne Fontana and Vanity Fair and special guests from the USA Chris Montez.

Theatre Royal, Norwich - 7:30pm


5 tickets sold, row T circle if you would like join us.

Sunday 12th of March

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 12th of February

Branch Meeting & Annual General Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 8th of January

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 11th of December

Branch Meeting & Christmas Meal

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Meeting followed by Christmas Meal

Sunday 13th of November

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 9th of October

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 11th of September

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Monday 5th of September

Plymouth Trip - 5th to 8th September

Wednesday 17th of August

BBQ Clacton

Details to be advised

Sunday 14th of August

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Wednesday 10th of August

BE POP A LULA at Britannia Pier Great Yarmouth

Live and direct from London's West End.
Roy Orbison, Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, Billy Fury & Buddy Holly.

Tickets £17 + small booking fee

Both the Cox's and Taplin's have booked - if you would like to join us phone the Box Office on 01493 842914 booking id 88916.

Friday 15th of July

Holt - Sheringham Train / Lifeboat station Visit

Details to be advised

Sunday 10th of July

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Tuesday 5th of July

Ladies Only Avanti Coach Trip to Cambridge

Cost £17pp

This is not on the tick list so please contact Fran or Julie if interested.

Saturday 25th of June

Forces Day Meal

Kings Head, Ashwellthorpe.

Monday 13th of June

Southwold Brewery Visit & Fish & Chips

Brewery visit needs booking in advance £12 per person (min 6 persons)

Option of day in town if not interested in above.

Sunday 12th of June

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Wednesday 25th of May

Fish, Chips & Quiz Night

Meet 7pm at Wymondham Football Club

Monday 9th of May

Nifty Fifty Ten Pin Bowling

Meet 2pm on car park at NAMCO FUNSCAPE - BOWTHORPE.

Unlimited Bowling (3 hours) for just £5 per person and cup of coffee.

Optional Carvery afterwards at Little Melton.