THE MANSFIELD & DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION PART 1

The National Royal Navy Association, (RNA), Charity Headquarters are based in the Portsmouth Naval Base from where they co-ordinate and advise over 20,000 members in 370 branches throughout the UK and abroad – We also have a network of over 19 affiliate clubs which you can pop into at any time.

The Association is open to serving and ex Royal Navy, Women’s Royal Navy and Royal Marines and their families

To join; - go to the Royal Navy Association web site or write to our branch secretary, S/m Andrew Hamilton at the branch address. There are no joining or monthly fees, we are all SHIPMATES, (S/m) together. We also run our own Facebook page and there is an RNA Community Facebook page.

The National RNA Standard. All branches have their own identifiable standard.

Shared backgrounds and equality in rank, the same bonds, mindset, and even language (Jackspeak!). We are all equal. We are the heart and soul of the RNA.

To each other and our dependents. Our loyalty is to all our shipmates, our local communities, the personnel, and dependents of the Royal Navy, along with other charities or organisations with naval connections.

Our pride in serving our country never leaves us. Nor do we forget those who have fallen for our country or who fight now. We are deeply honoured to represent them on both at a national and international level.

Friends in fun, fellowship and need. Your shipmates will always be here for you, whether it’s about a job, ideas for a fun day out or just an arm around the shoulder. We will never leave you or your dependents

The RNA has within its structure, several specialist groups where members are encouraged to join if they have an interest in that subject, these include:

• American Football

• Classic Cars

• Cycling

• Fishing

• Equestrian

• Genealogy

• Golf

• Collectors

• Model Makers

• Motorcycling

• Camping

• Caravanning

• Sailing

• Rugby Union

• Winter Sports

• Woodcraft

All the above groups are organised and run by members for members.