WonderZoo are thrilled to begin the new year with another exciting performance event, ‘All Views Are the Artists’ Own’, online! Featuring no less than three poet laureates, the event is a veritable smorgasbord of poetry, fiction, spoken word and live music. More details on performers below. We are also pleased to welcome poet and researcher Caitlin Rose Brawn to the team. … [Read more...] about WonderZoo February Events
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HMS Queen Elizabeth assumes role as new fleet flagship
HMS Queen Elizabeth today assumed the role of Fleet Flagship as the Royal Navy moves closer to deploying the world’s most technologically advanced carrier strike group. Fleet Commander Vice-Admiral Jerry Kyd was received on the aircraft carrier to mark the transfer of the role from HMS Albion, while Royal Navy ships and shore establishments were informed by a signal at … [Read more...] about HMS Queen Elizabeth assumes role as new fleet flagship
Navy’s ice ship HMS Protector returns to sea after £14m revamp
The Royal Navy’s only ice patrol ship is back at sea after a £14m ten-month revamp to enhance her ability to work in Antarctica. HMS Protector left Teesside after the biggest and longest overhaul during her ten-year career under the White Ensign. The work carried out by UK Docks and the ship’s company since last March will mean the ship – unique in the Royal Navy’s Fleet … [Read more...] about Navy’s ice ship HMS Protector returns to sea after £14m revamp
WonderZoo January Events
WonderZoo are thrilled to begin the new year with another exciting performance event, ‘All Views Are the Artists’ Own’, online! Featuring no less than three poet laureates, the event is a veritable smorgasbord of poetry, fiction, spoken word and live music. More details on performers below. We are also pleased to welcome poet and researcher Caitlin Rose Brawn to the team. … [Read more...] about WonderZoo January Events
Sailors and Royal Marines recognised in New Year’s Honours list
A Royal Navy nurse who fought on the front line against coronavirus and an expert in bomb disposal are among the sailors and Royal Marines recognised in this year’s New Year’s Honours list. Nearly two dozen personnel have been honoured for their unwavering duty in what has been a challenging year for many – marking their hard work and commitment while on operations both at … [Read more...] about Sailors and Royal Marines recognised in New Year’s Honours list
WonderZoo December Events
As we reach the end of 2020, join WonderZoo online as we celebrate with an online open mic night. ‘Open Up and Say… Aah!’ offers a rare opportunity for open mic performers to perform with WonderZoo. Once again, the event will take place on Zoom whilst simultaneously streaming on Facebook Live and will be compered by artist, writer and all-round brilliant person, Queen Chi. The … [Read more...] about WonderZoo December Events
UK task group links up with Italian carrier in last act of autumn deployment
Britain’s amphibious task force linked up with an Italian carrier group – the last major act of the Royal Navy’s Mediterranean deployment. UK flagship HMS Albion and supporting amphibious ship RFA Lyme Bay joined forces with ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi and her escorts in the central Mediterranean, as the British vessels make their way home. Albion and Lyme Bay have formed the … [Read more...] about UK task group links up with Italian carrier in last act of autumn deployment
Patrol ship Tamar completes board and search training with Commandos
New Royal Navy patrol ship HMS Tamar is ready to police the Seven Seas after intensive training with commandos off the South Coast. The Portsmouth-based warship received the thumbs up from Navy assessors as she served as the springboard for Royal Marines to board, subdue and search suspect vessels in the Channel. Mike Company from 42 Commando in Bickleigh, near Plymouth, … [Read more...] about Patrol ship Tamar completes board and search training with Commandos
Royal and Egyptian Navies showcase amphibious forces
Beach assaults, fast jet attacks and speedboats weaving between frigate and destroyers marked a major demonstration of Anglo-Egyptian naval forces in Alexandria. UK flagship HMS Albion and destroyer HMS Dragon joined the Egyptian Navy and Air Force for combined exercises on and off the sands of the North African shore, the culmination of a high-profile visit to the land of … [Read more...] about Royal and Egyptian Navies showcase amphibious forces
WonderZoo November Events
Once again, WonderZoo have lots of exciting plans for this month, with two online events to keep you going in Lockdown 2! On November 12th, we have the last in our series of online storytelling workshops, in conjunction with Plymouth and Devon Racial Equality Council. The workshop will be led by WonderZoo members Queen Chi and Slain McGough Davey and will give participants … [Read more...] about WonderZoo November Events
