Royal Naval Association - Southend Branch

14/06/2025

14/06/2025

Happy Liberation Day, Falkland Islands! 🎉

A Day of Pride and Hope.

June 14th is a truly special day for the Falkland Islands. It's our Liberation Day – a time to celebrate the freedom and self-determination we secured in 1982.

This day is about more than just history; it's about the spirit of our community, the strength of our people, and the bright future we are building together. We honour the sacrifices made to protect our home and reaffirm our commitment to our values.

Let's celebrate our unique identity, our vibrant community, and the continued progress of our beloved Islands. Here's to a future built on freedom, resilience, and unity.

12/06/2025

11/06/2025

Next Branch Meeting (tonight)..!

11/06/2025

NHS Information for the Armed Forces and Veteran Communities...
https://www.mse.nhs.uk/information-for-the-armed-forces-community
NHS England

10/06/2025

Tickets on sale now..!

10/06/2025

Lookahead: (updates in red)...

10/06/2025

🇬🇧 Join Us for Armed Forces Day in Southend-on-Sea! 🇬🇧

On Saturday, 28 June 2025, from 10am to 4pm, we invite everyone to Southend High Street to honour and celebrate our Armed Forces – past, present, and future.

🎖 The day begins with our traditional parade at 10am, followed by a moving open-air service of thanksgiving at Victoria Plaza.
🕊 This year, we also mark the 80th anniversaries of VE and VJ Days, with commemorations and activities throughout the day along the High Street.

Whether you're a resident, visitor, veteran, or supporter, come and show your appreciation for the incredible service and sacrifice of our armed forces.

📣 Veterans, cadet units, and uniformed organisations wishing to take part in the parade, please contact:
📧 [email protected]
📞 01702 215141

Let’s come together as a community to show our gratitude and pride.


ℹ More info: www.visitsouthend.co.uk/afd

Southend-on-Sea City Council

09/06/2025

Warship 1973...

Clipped from Series 1, Episode 5 "The Drop" (broadcast date 5 July 1973)Warship was a British television drama series set aboard the fictional HMS Hero (port...

08/06/2025

We invite you to join the Mayor, Cllr Barry Campagna at the Armed Forces Day Service on Thursday, 26 June at 10.00 am (arrival from 9.30am) at our office in Kiln Road, Benfleet.

Join us as we celebrate and commemorate all those that make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving personnel and veterans to service families and cadets. Uniforms, chains, badges, decorations and robes may be worn.

Weather permitting, The Mayor will then lead a procession outside to the flagpole, with the service being led by The Mayor’s Chaplain, Revd. Marion Walford. Following the service, the Armed Forces Day flag will be raised and light refreshments will be provided.

07/06/2025