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
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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
Cyprus ‘evacuated’ as UK military practise lessons of international crises
Britain’s flagship helped ‘evacuate’ Cyprus as the UK’s military planners tested their response to an international humanitarian crisis. Amphibious assault ship HMS Albion served as the hub for commandos, landing craft and helicopters as they used the Mediterranean island to practise saving civilians from chaos. She was joined by a small, specialist team of military … [Read more...] about Cyprus ‘evacuated’ as UK military practise lessons of international crises
More than 300 new recruits join Babcock’s Devonport site
Babcock International Group, the Aerospace and Defence company, has welcomed more than 300 new apprentices and graduates at Devonport Royal Dockyard - Its biggest ever intake. The 156 apprentices and 161 graduates will support a variety of projects and business areas at Devonport, from the Life Extension Programme on various frigates and submarines, to advanced … [Read more...] about More than 300 new recruits join Babcock’s Devonport site
Fishermen saved by HMS Westminster as boat capsizes off Portland
A father and son were saved this morning by HMS Westminster just seconds before their fishing boat sank in Weymouth Bay. The frigate raced through the bay at top speed after receiving a mayday from the crew of the Ocean Echo which capsized in heavy seas about three miles off Portland Bill. As she arrived at the scene 15 minutes later after a five-mile dash, Westminster’s … [Read more...] about Fishermen saved by HMS Westminster as boat capsizes off Portland
HMS Dragon forges ties with Ukraine in Odessa
HMS Dragon has spent a week in the Ukraine’s premier port forging closer ties with the country’s navy. The Portsmouth-based destroyer has broken away from the UK’s amphibious task group currently operating in the Mediterranean to patrol the Black Sea, working with Britain’s allies and partners in the region to guarantee freedom of movement. She sailed through the … [Read more...] about HMS Dragon forges ties with Ukraine in Odessa
Stunning photos claim top prizes at Royal Navy photographic awards
Striking images have captured life of Royal Navy sailors and Royal Marines as they serve on vital operations around the globe. The pictures have all been taken by the Royal Navy’s own dedicated photographers, who are behind the lens capturing the significant moments as the Senior Service carries out missions across the world’s oceans, in the skies and on land, from Arctic to … [Read more...] about Stunning photos claim top prizes at Royal Navy photographic awards
