The up to date attendees so far is published in the Members section under Social – Anniversary Reunion & Dinner 2019
Please let the me know (webmaster@rncca.org.uk) if you require a Dockyard visit ticket on the Saturday morning. 40 takers so far.
To read this very interesting and well researched article please go to links and click on the icon
Please take a look at the flyer below, if we want to keep the RNCCA running as it is now, we need to take action.
New Chair/Vice Chair required (Click this link to see PDF version)
To celebrate this historic event a 3 night extravaganza has been planned for our members, partners and additional guests (subject to numbers). The jewel in the crown will be the gala dinner on Saturday 21st. All members should have received details in the post and are encouraged to book as early as possible. Full details (including booking forms) are contained under the Social option in the main menu of this website
Message from the Chairman:
The RNCCA is an association that is made up of members that have belonged to the best branch or, in the modern navy, sub-branch ever formed. This is not just my opinion but that of many senior officers past and present. There is a camaraderie that is second to none and the RNCCA is an avenue for past and present serving members to come together and share experiences and retain friendships that have been made over many years.
If you are a member then please log on and enjoy the information within the website, if you are not, but want to be, then complete the application form and join one of the best naval associations ever formed.
Enjoy the site.
Paul
Terry was not a member – but was a Telegraphist and classmate of John Buchanan in 1947 who subsequently left to join the RNZN and ultimately the RAN – John has written a short biography and tribute to Terry (click on the link below)
Celebrating the Life of Terry Appleby
Please click on this link – D Day March 6 June 2019 – to find further details on the March that will take place in Portsmouth on the 6th June and how you can take part
19th May 2019 – Not a member but many will know him – Ex CY Glyn Morris – RIP – Funeral will take place on 31st May – 15:30 at St Wilfrids Church, Cowplain. Followed by a buffet and a chance to share memories at Waterlooville Golf Club.
R.I.P.
Membership Number 496. Sadly we have only just heard that Cyril crossed the bar on 1st January 2019 aged 92
R.I.P.
Updated Photo of the newly cleaned Bench, thanks to Anthony Norris
Membership No: 528. Sadly Mike crossed the bar Recently. Details of the funeral and other details are available on this website under the Crossed the Bar menu item. R.I.P.
RNCCA BENCH CLEANED!!
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RNCCA BENCH AT THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL ABORETUM HAS BEEN JETWASHED AND GIVEN A COATING OF TEAK OIL AS IT WAS BEGINNING TO LOOK A BIT SHABBY, ALSO TO HELP PRESERVE IT.
IF ANY MEMBER IS VISITING THE “NMA” IN THE NEAR FUTURE AND COULD CONFIRM HOW IT LOOKS THAT WOULD BE APPRECIATED. (From Webmaster: If you should take a photo please send it to me and I will post on this website – Thanks)
MANY THANKS
BRIAN TAYLOR
DINING SECRETARY(AND UNELECTED BENCH CONSERVER!!)