Events
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal Attends Charity Reception
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Patron of The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity attended a reception for Fundraisers and Supporters at the Victory Gallery, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard on Tuesday 18th October.
One hundred supporters and volunteers of The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity attended the reception in order that the Charity could recognise and thank them for their support. In the four years since the Charity was established, support has grown tremendously. A selection of Fundraisers and Supporters of the Charity were presented with a certificate by HRH The Princess Royal, including Andrew Robson, Toby Robson and Olly Douetil who were the first civilian supporters of the Charity, in recognition of their 45 mile walk along the West Highland Way, raising £4,000. Others who received certificates included:
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CPO Mark Duffy who ran 1200 miles
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CPOAET(AV) Dave Elliot who encouraged every single member of the Sultan Field Gun team to sign up to the Charity’s Payroll Giving Scheme
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WO1 Mark Baxter who swam and cycled 487 miles
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A team from Gallagher Security Management (Europe) Ltd who took part in the Three Peaks Challenge
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Angelina Bell and Russ Montgomery who took part in the Bristol Half Marathon dressed as an aircraft carrier.
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Mrs Pamela Brown who is an enduring supporter, organising fundraising concerts in the Liverpool area.
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CPO MW ‘Pinta’ Beer who took part in the Hunt Class Bike Ride and the Round Portsea Swim
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LPT Mickey Rooney who organised a fundraising boxing night at the Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth
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CPO(PT) Stevie O’Neil who organised a fundraising boxing night at HMS Neptune in Faslane
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Mrs Mandy Dearden, wife of the Naval Base Commander in Devonport an enduring and enthusiastic supporter who raises the profile of the charity and funds in the South West.
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Kirsty Noble of the Aircraft Carrier Alliance who organised the Beat the Block bike ride whereby a group of cyclists raced the first block of the HMS Queen Elizabeth round the coast of Scotland from Govan to Faslane.
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Winners of The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity Payroll Giving ‘Win £1000 for your team’ competition whereby individuals in the Naval Service donate on a monthly basis directly from their salary – HMS Dragon, HMS Excellent, HMS Vigilant and HMS Vanguard (P&S).
The Charity was delighted to be able to thank ALL of its supporters and fundraisers personally for their ongoing support; all of whom are tremendously important to the continued successful growth of The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity and all are extremely valued.
If anyone who attended would like a copy of their photograph from the event, please contact Nicky at nicola.harper@rnrmc.org.uk.
Photographs
Commander Ian Jackson RN and WO1AWT Derek ‘Budgie’ Burgess MSM, representatives from HMS Dragon receiving their certificate from HRH The Princess Royal, in recognition of an 84% up lift in sign ups to The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity’s Payroll Giving Scheme.
Live music and fireworks dazzle audiences at the South Coast Proms
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The South Coast Proms, at HMS EXCELLENT on Whale Island, took place during the evenings of Friday 1 July and Saturday 2 July with 6000 people attending. The world-famous Massed Bands of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines took centre stage, performing a sparkling selection of classical, contemporary, military and mainstream music in glorious surroundings under the summer sky, culminating in a firework display, with Sally Taylor, a well known and loved local TV presenter hosting the event. This relaxed and fun ‘picnic in the park’ music event proved, once again, to be the South Coast’s premier music event.
Lieutenant Colonel Eddie Parks RM said ‘The South Coast Proms is now in its second year, and we are proud to be delivering an event which raises much needed funds for the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity’. The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity supports former and serving sailors, Royal Marines, RFA personnel and their families giving them a better quality of life and supporting the next of kin should the worst happen.
A warm up band entertained the crowds prior to the main show and an enormous cheer went up as the Royal Marines Band Service took to the stage. As the sun began to set, the lights went up on the stage and the large television screens enabled the audience to see the performers skills close up. ‘Land of Hope and Glory’ and ‘Jerusalem’ got the crowds on their feet, singing along and waving their flags, whilst during a moving performance of ‘Sunset’, the large screens showed footage of the Royal Marines serving in Afghanistan. Even as the audience were leaving the arena, a band played popular music to keep the queues entertained and in the party mood.
Kate MacDougall, The Royal Navy & Royal Marines Events Manager said, ‘These were two truly spectacular nights. You really can’t beat The Royal Marines Band Service and I think, by the smiles on the faces of the audience as they left the arena, they would agree totally with me!’. One gentleman was heard to say ‘Tonight has made me proud to be British’.
To sign up to payroll giving if you are serving, or to make a donation to The Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity if you are not, log on to rnrmc.org.uk.
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