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Stagecoach offers free travel over remembrance weekend

Stagecoach supports Remembrance Weekend with nationwide free travel. Free travel for military, cadets and ex-military personnel on November 11 and 12, 2023 Commitment to Armed Forces highlighted by employee led Veterans Network As part of Stagecoach’s ongoing commitment to support the Armed Forces, it has confirmed that free travel will be available on all its bus and tram services across the UK for military, cadets, and ex-military personnel November 11 and 12, 2023 for Remembrance Weekend. The operator is offering

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Submariners in Blythe pay their respects

There was a great turnout in Blyth by members of all 3 North East Branches of the Submariners Association. They along with  members of the Royal Naval Association (RNA) and various other local organisations came together to pay their respects to the fallen. Blyth is synonymous with the Submarine Service as the town was a major submarine base during both WW1 and WW2. Local tributes and memorials include the anchor from HM S/M Tiptoe and various benches acknowledging the service

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Submariners gather to pay their respects to the fallen, in London

SERVING AND VETERAN Royal Navy Submariners travelled to London at the weekend to remember those submariners who have gone on “eternal patrol”. Hundreds of members of the Silent Service attended events at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, and at Middle Temple Gardens on Sunday, to pay their respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. ET Rhys Tiffany salutes during the Memorial Service This year marks the centenary of the first ever Submariners Memorial Service held in 1923 following the establishment

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Reflection bench unveiled by “HELP – Jim’s story” at HMS Excellent

On Tuesday, a ‘Reflection Bench’ was unveiled on HMS Excellent – donated by the ‘HELP – Jim’s Story’ fund to raise awareness around Mental HealthCaptain James (known as Jim) Simpson, a Marine Engineer Submariner in the Royal Navy, tragically took his own life in 2020. ‘HELP – Jim’s Story’ was set up by Jim’s family and friends who are driven to raise awareness and understanding around mental health.This latest bench is part of a series of unveilings in military bases

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FIRST PLASTIC-FREE POPPIES GO ON SALE AT HMNB CLYDE

MILITARY and Civilian personnel at HM Naval Base Clyde came together on Wednesday, October 25, to help launch the 2023 Poppy Scotland Appeal. Naval Base staff lined up in the HMS Neptune Supermess to make their donations and receive one of the first 100% paper poppies which will be available to buy in various locations across the site.   This is the first year that the poppy, made entirely from paper, has gone on sale. It has taken three years

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HMNB Clyde Bake Sale

Submarine Family volunteers gave Paul Hollywood a run for his money in HMNB Clyde. An amazing variation of baked goods including cheesecake, brownies, tray bake, rice cake, meringues and much more were on offer for a small donation to The Submarine Family. TSF volunteers Jan Dunn, Tamar Winstanley-Jones, Amy Goodyear, Pam Durrant, Kerry Roake, Meresa Lewis, MT Hayes and Kelly Marie-Macauley baked and provided the homemade delights for the base staff to indulge in. HMNB Clyde staff ensured all cakes

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