A Royal Navy admiral congratulated Ministry of Defence apprentices on their school community project . Vice Admiral Jonathan Woodcock, Second Sea Lord, was a special guest at Drake Primary School in Plymouth where the apprentices are rebuilding a wildlife garden. Adm Woodcock said: “Apprentices are fundamental to the Royal Navy’s future. I’m delighted to meet the … [Read more...] about MoD Apprentices Rebuild School Garden
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The Prince of Wales visited the Royal Navy in Plymouth
The Prince of Wales made it a special day for the young daughter of a recovering former Royal Marine when he visited the Royal Navy in Plymouth. Kezia, 11, with her father Mark Ormrod, an injured veteran, presented His Royal Highness with a posie of flowers and a basket of produce from a garden for rehabilitating troops at HM Navy Base Devonport today (Wednesday). Mark … [Read more...] about The Prince of Wales visited the Royal Navy in Plymouth
Royal Marines train in Holland
Royal Marines from Plymouth sailed their landing craft and assault boats to Holland to train in leading amphibious attacks. The Royal Navy’s small boats and beach assault experts carried out their final test, having completed 14 weeks of training for landing craft crews, on a quiet Netherlands nature reserve. The Marines, of 1 Assault Group based in HM Naval Base, … [Read more...] about Royal Marines train in Holland
GO! shortlisted for Best New Charity
GO! (Great Opportunities Together) has been shortlisted as a finalist for ‘Best New Charity’ in the Charity Times Awards and also the ‘Community Award’ highlighting in particular the work of its volunteer choir and orchestra in the South West and the work of the GO! Clubs in the South East. The charity was registered in November 2014 with a vision to create great opportunities … [Read more...] about GO! shortlisted for Best New Charity
Fitness Festival at Devonport Naval Base
Hundreds of sailors and Royal Marines attended the first ever fitness festival at Devonport Naval Base in Plymouth. The new event was so popular, attracting more than 350 personnel to try a multitude of sports and activities, that the event will now be held annually. NAVYFit Festival launched at HMS Drake and at other naval establishments countrywide in order to promote … [Read more...] about Fitness Festival at Devonport Naval Base
