Spalding Royal Naval Association

19/10/2026

Well done to Association stalwart Terry Day.

🏆 A huge well done to our member Terry Day!

We’re really pleased to celebrate Terry’s fantastic achievements at the 2026 European Police and Fire Games!

Terry, a retired Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Officer who served at Spalding for 26 years, returned to athletics after retirement in 2006. Following a knee injury and a total knee replacement, he’s worked hard to get back into competition 💪

Since joining our Castle Sports Complex in March, Terry has been working on his strength, endurance and fitness to prepare for the games.

His hard work paid off, bringing home an amazing two gold medals and two bronze medals in the 65+ age category:

🥇 Gold – Shot Put
🥇 Gold – 100m
🥉 Bronze – Discus
🥉 Bronze – Hammer
👏 4th place – Javelin

With around 3,000 competitors from more than 40 countries taking part, these are brilliant results!

Terry has a fantastic history in the sport, having won medals at previous World and European Police and Fire Games, and he’s not stopping here. He’s already looking ahead to the 2027 World Police and Fire Games in Perth, Australia! 🇦🇺

Terry would like to thank Castle Sports Complex for the gym equipment a and our trainer Luke Rudd for his advice and support.

Terry, congratulations from all of us! It’s great to see your hard work paying off, and we’re proud to be part of your journey.

Best of luck with preparations for Australia!

15/10/2026

Commemorating Armistice Week in South Holland

As we approach Armistice Week, the Spalding Royal Naval Association (RNA) is preparing to honour and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

In this month’s TAKU Talk, I am delighted to invite you, your families, and members of the public to join us at three special Armistice events taking place across South Holland. We hope to see hundreds of you standing alongside us as we pay our respects to our fallen heroes.

Here are the details for the three upcoming events:

Remembrance Service at Spalding Cemetery
Date: Saturday, 7th November
Time: Please be in position by 10:45am
Location: Spalding Cemetery (War Graves section)

Within Spalding Cemetery lies a section dedicated specifically to the fallen, known as the War Graves. Members of the Spalding RNA will be in attendance for a quiet moment of reflection, wreath laying, and remembrance. This event is open to everyone in the community who wishes to pay their respects.

Remembrance Sunday Parade & Service (Main Event)
Date: Sunday, 8th November
Time: From 10:30am onwards
Location: Town Centre to Ayscoughfee Gardens

This is our main Armistice event. The parade will form up in the town centre before marching to Ayscoughfee Gardens for the traditional church service, led by Father Rob Parker-McGee

Following the service and the formal laying of wreaths, the parade will march back to Spalding Market Place for dispersal.

A Special Note from the RNA:

The service at Ayscoughfee is always wonderfully attended, and over the years, the RNA has been deeply moved by the large number of children who come out to pay their respects. Seeing the younger generation engage in this solemn occasion is truly touching, and we pray this tradition continues for many years to come.

Springfields Peace Garden Service
Date: Wednesday, 11th November (Armistice Day)
Time: Fall-in at 10:30am
Location: Springfields Shopping & Outlet Centre

Our final parade takes place on Armistice Day itself. We will fall in near the main entrance to Springfields. As 11:00am approaches, we will march through the shopping area towards the Springfields Peace Garden, where wreaths will be laid and a final moment of reflection will take place.

Join Us in Remembering

Wreaths will be laid at all three events to honour the bravery, selflessness, and dedication of our armed forces past and present. Whether you join us for one event or all three, your presence means a great deal to the Spalding RNA and the wider community.

We look forward to seeing you there. Lest We Forget.

Rodney Grocock
Vice-Chairman
Spalding Royal Naval Association

28/08/2026

📣 COME AND GIVE MARCHING BAND A GO! 🎶🥁

Ever wondered what it’s like to be part of a marching band? Why not come along and find out!

🎺 Spalding Marching Ambassadors are holding a FREE drop-in recruitment event, and everyone aged 9 and up is welcome.

📅 Saturday 29th August
⏰ 2:00pm – 4:30pm
📍 Spalding United Reformed Church
Pinchbeck Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1QF

You can:
🎵 Find out more about who we are
🥁 Have a go at some instruments
👋 Meet the band
✨ See what marching band life is all about!

And there’s absolutely NO PRESSURE to join! Come along, have a go, ask questions and see if it’s something you might enjoy. Whether you’ve never picked up an instrument before or you’re simply curious, we’d love to meet you.

Come along, have fun and discover Spalding Marching Ambassadors! ❤️

Please feel free to share and bring along friends or family who might be interested.

27/08/2026

23/08/2026

21/08/2026

We are representing at the 1940s Weekend at Baytree this weekend. See you there..

04/08/2026

30/06/2026

👀Did someone say July??
Not sure who pressed fast forward on 2026 but here we are... the first Banter & Brew meet up of July is taking place in Spalding this coming Wednesday 1 July 1000-1200

The normal rules apply... You bring the banter, we supply the brew. See you there 🫡