Royal Naval Association Beccles Branch

03/09/2026

On Merchant Navy Day, the Royal Naval Association encourages all branches and members to fly the Red Ensign in recognition of the brave men and women of the Merchant Navy.

Their service has been vital to our nation's history, security, and prosperity. Let us honour their legacy and show our support by proudly raising the flag that represents Britain's merchant seafarers.

Fly the Red Ensign. Honour the Merchant Navy.

https://www.royal-naval-association.co.uk/merchant-navy-day-highlights-a-shared-maritime-heritage

31/07/2026

Today is Black Tot Day 31st July 1970
UP SPIRITS, STAND FAST THE HOLY GHOST. 🥃

⚓️ ONCE NAVY ALWAYS NAVY ⚓️

12/07/2026

Thankyou for all who attended this years Branch BBQ 49 Shipmates in attendance , The raffle raised £361 for this years nominated charity, The May Centre, Beccles. BZ ALL
ONCE NAVY ALWAYS NAVY ⚓️

07/07/2026

The Royal Naval Association has appointed a new General Secretary and Chief Executive, Andrew (Andy) Coles, who will join the Royal Naval Association as our new General Secretary and Chief Executive on 7 September 2026.
Andy served for 38 years in the Royal Navy, rising to the rank of Commander and commanding both HMS Turbulent and HMS Astute. Since leaving the Service, he has built extensive leadership experience across the maritime industry.
As a member of our Cardiff Branch, Andy already understands the importance of the RNA and the difference our shipmates, volunteers and staff make every day.
Please join us in congratulating Andy on his appointment and welcoming him to the RNA family. To read more, follow this link: https://www.royal-naval-association.co.uk/royal-naval-association-welcomes-andrew-coles-as-new-general-secretary-and-chief-executive

05/07/2026

July meeting today, splicers courtesy of S/M Rick and welcome to new member S/M Andrew. Also welcome to S/M Anne and a return of S/M Simon from last month.

27/06/2026

This is how the RNA does Armed Forces Day.

20/06/2026

RNA Beccles will be at Sparrows Nest on Sat 27 June for Armed Forces Day. Come and visit our pitch. All veterans welcome to join the Drumhead Service, muster 1045.

🇬🇧 LOWESTOFT ARMED FORCES DAY 2026 🇬🇧

Join us on Saturday 27th June at Sparrows Nest, Whapload Road, Lowestoft, for a fantastic day of entertainment, remembrance and community spirit as we celebrate Armed Forces Day.

⏰ Starting from 10:00am

🎤 Main Stage Running Order

🕚 11:00 – Drum Head Service
🕛 12:00 – Dale Bullimore
🕐 13:00 – Michelle Miles
🕑 14:00 – Bro-Selecta
🕒 15:00 – Aaron Bolton
🕓 16:00 – Sion Hathaway
🕔 17:00 – Stuart Morrison
🕕 18:00 – The Vibettes
🕖 19:00 – Scratch The Cat
🕗 20:00 – Event Close

Come along and enjoy a day packed with live music, military displays, family activities, local community groups and much more, while helping us honour those who serve and have served our country.

A special thank you to Lowestoft Town Council for proudly sponsoring the main stage and supporting this important community event.

❤️ Celebrate
🤍 Remember
💙 Support

📍 Sparrows Nest, Whapload Road, Lowestoft
📅 Saturday 27th June 2026
⏰ From 10:00am

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13/06/2026

Thank-you to all who attended last night's Branch Run Ashore at the Wherry Hotel Oulton Broard. 🥃🥃
⚓️ Once Navy Always Navy ⚓️

03/06/2026

The naval family is united in grief today. Our thoughts are with the families, friends and colleagues of the three service personnel who have sadly lost their lives.

27/05/2026

Last week, RNA Beccles Chair S/M Paul and Sec S/M Kath, together with Standard Bearer S/M Andy were privileged to join a very special day - the celebration of the 302 club. Branch member S/M Laurel now lives in a Beccles residential home together with former member Rosie and Angela, a former Landgirl. Laurel and Rosie served as Leading Wren Cooks during WW2, while Angela served in the Womens Land Army. With a combined age of 302 and service to their country, the ladies were celebrated with letters from the Suffolk Armed Forces Commissioner and the Chief Executive of the RNA and flowers from WRNS BT. Family, friends and residents enjoyed tea and a performance from The Vibettes. And thank you Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity for providing a Remembrance and Comradeship grant contribution.