The Deep-Sea Secret of the Silent Service Good morning to you all. It is a pleasure to share that we now have 47 members serving the Spalding branch of the Royal Naval Association. We are also very fortunate to have several submariner shipmates amongst our ranks. Submariners have always been viewed a little differently from … Read more
Many will recognize the famous slogan, “Born in Birkenhead, but made in the Royal Navy.” For one local resident, those words are much more than a marketing campaign – they are a life story. The Spalding Branch of the Royal Naval Association (RNA) currently stands 47 members strong. While our shipmates hail from every corner … Read more
As we reach this very special time of year, my latest Taku Talk monthly report reflects on a season that means so much to so many of us. It is a time when we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and look forward to Christmas, a period of reflection, gratitude and goodwill. The Spalding Royal … Read more
This month’s TAKU Talk focuses on recruitment and achievement, two areas in which the Spalding Royal Naval Association continues to go from strength to strength. The Spalding Branch is proud of what it does and what it has achieved, particularly in the way it honours and shows respect to the fallen. Our commitment to remembrance … Read more
The Spalding Royal Naval Association remains the only veterans’ association still operating in South Holland, Lincolnshire. This enduring presence is why the Association continues to play a leading role in supporting all military parades and services across the district, ensuring they are carried out with the dignity, precision and respect that our fallen deserve. This … Read more