Beat the Retreat 2026
We have provisionally been allocated 40 tickets for this event on Friday 17th July, the deadline for booking through RNCCA is Midnight on 11th May 2026. See Flyer below on how to book
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Crossed the Bar – WO(RS)(RCI) John Littlefield – Membership No: 401
It is sad to report that another legend of the branch crossed the bar on Friday 17th April. His funeral will be at the natural burial ground on the old HMS Mercury site on 8th May. John was a keen Naval historian and there is one of his articles, under links on this website, “A…
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Event | General | Latest News | Reunion | Tower of London
This years events update and reminders
Tower of London Tour & Ceremony of the Keys 27th June 2026 For RNCCA Members only. RNCCA Members are welcome to bring up to 3 other guests with them for this prestigious visit. Please contact Hon Sec to book your places. RNCCA AGM/Reunion 18th – 20th September 2026 RNCCA Members are reminded to book for this event to…
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RNA – Did you know it’s now free to join the RNA?
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Crossed the Bar – Former CY David “Scouse” Hayward – Membership No: 939
By Mark Rutley (Honsec) My sad duty to report the passing of RNCCA Member 939 CY David “Scouse” Hayward.Dave was a very active member of the RNCCA and joined us at every reunion and also a few Tower of London visits. He was also Standard Bearer for his Waterlooville RBLand we served together many times…
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Crossed the Bar – Former CY Peter (Brum) McNally – Membership No: 1268
My sad news to report the sudden death of RNCCA Member 1268 CY Peter “Brum” McNally. My thoughts and prayers are withKelly and all the family at this sad time. R.I.P.
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Crossed the Bar – Commodore Robert (Bob) Williams – Honorary Member
My sad duty to report the passing of Commodore Robert “Bob” Williams RNCCA Honorary Member 27th February 2026. He had an incredible career going from RS(W) then SD (C) to the General List to Captain in 20 years. His ships included HMS Glasgow, HMS Edinburgh and HMS Brave. Our thought and prayers are with all…
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Crossed the Bar – Lt Cdr Robert Villier – Membership No: 855
From Mark Rutley: It is with great personal sadness I write to inform you of the passing of RNCCA member Lt. Cdr Robert “Bob” Villier 855 (to many of us aka “Drafty”) A man that shaped my Royal Navy career and my employment at QHM Portsmouth. My thoughts and prayers are with Charlotte, George &…
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