Category Archives: Royal Marines Band

ORAL HISTORY OF A RETIRED ROYAL MARINE

Posted on 11 October 2024 by admin

ORAL HISTORY OF A RETIRED ROYAL MARINE British Marine (Known as JG) and NCO served with 40 Commando, Royal Marines in GB, Northern Ireland and Cyprus, 1972-1975; served aboard HMS Ashanti in GB coastal waters, 1976-1977; served with Air Sqdn, … Continue reading →

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Veterans say MoD failed them over pollution payout – UK CLAIMS DATE CLOSES 10th AUGUST 2024

Posted on 2 August 2024 by admin

UK CLAIMS DATE CLOSES 10th AUGUST 2024 GET IT IN EVEN THE DAY BEFORE British military veterans affected by a long-running toxic water scandal in the US, say they feel let down by a lack of support from the Ministry … Continue reading →

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Pen Farthing – Veteran RM writes book about Afghan rescue operation

Posted on 8 July 2024 by admin

Image source, Nozad Pen Farthing’s new book recounts his experience of evacuating his charity from Afghanistan in 2021 Shivani Chaudhari BBC News, Essex Published 8th July 2024 A former British Royal Marines commando said it was therapeutic to write a … Continue reading →

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Marine trainers not ‘expected’ to yell at recruits

Posted on 8 July 2024 by admin

Pic; Family Handout “Connor Clark, pictured with his mother Tracy Clark, played rugby for The Crusaders at Little Melton” Royal Marine instructors are not “expected” to shout and swear at trainees, a senior officer has told an inquest into the … Continue reading →

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Keir Hardie RM32571

Posted on 11 May 2024 by admin

A Blast from the Past, Do you remember Keir Hardie RM32571 Keir Hardie, 50 years to get a British Passport “mp3/audio” (opens in separate tab) Click Below to catchup past scenario (opens in separate tab)

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British commandos train with huskies in Arctic Circle

Posted on 30 March 2024 by admin

Huskies are known for their strength and endurance and the British troops wanted to see how the dogs could help them in their battlefield roles. British commandos have been in northern Norway learning how huskies can help supply troops operating … Continue reading →

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Royal Marines Strategy

Posted on 1 February 2023 by admin

HARD OF HEARING, JUST CLICK AND PLAY Royal Marines Strategy Update_1 © 2022 Eleven Labs. All rights reserved

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RM Museum Service of Remembrance: Sunday 11 November 2018

Posted on 1 November 2018 by admin

RM Museum Service of Remembrance Sunday 11 November 2018

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RM School of Music at the Royal Marines Museum, Eastney

Posted on 22 January 2018 by admin

Come along to the RM Museum at Eastney and enjoy two events by the Royal Marines School of Music Thursday 1 February ~ A Night At The Museum (7.30pm) Tuesday 27 March ~ Young Musician of the Year Competition (7.00pm) … Continue reading →

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Stop the cuts to the Royal Marines and the Royal Navy’s amphibious assault ships – Petitions

Posted on 9 November 2017 by admin

Please sign as requested  by General Julian Thompson RM As you can imagine Julian is up in arms about the suggested cuts, he is very involved with the movers and shakers and is doing what he can to bring them … Continue reading →

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Mountbatten Festival of Music 2018 – (Sad Effort)

Posted on 27 October 2017 by admin

Due to lack of numbers registering their interest, the Friends of the RM Museum will not be organising a visit to the annual Mountbatten Festival of Music at the Royal Albert Hall in London in March 2018.  The event is … Continue reading →

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Royal Marines Association Concert Band – Thursday, 19 October 2017 – 6:30pm to 9:00pm

Posted on 18 September 2017 by admin

The Royal Marines Museum is delighted to welcome back the Royal Marines Association Concert Band for a very special concert this autumn. The Royal Marines Band Service has built a world class reputation via their thrilling performances worldwide for over a … Continue reading →

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RM Band Concerts 2017

Posted on 18 May 2017 by admin
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Photos from Darell`s Day 2016

Posted on 11 July 2016 by admin

Photos from Darell`s Day 2016 Album #1 Album #2 ******* Has the Corp Missed Something After 350 years ??? Captain Darell, Languard Fort and Darells Day is actually still not recognised in the Corp History After 350 Years Dont You … Continue reading →

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Cenotaph 2016 Changes To The Application Process

Posted on 25 May 2016 by admin

Ladies and Gentlemen, Below is a letter from the RBL explaining that for this years Cenotaph there is a change to the Application process and timeline for submitting your applications. If you wish to take part in this years Cenotaph … Continue reading →

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RMA Concert Band – Thursday 21st April 2016 – 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Posted on 12 April 2016 by admin

Thursday, 21 April 2016 – 7:30pm to 9:30pm The Royal Marines Museum is delighted to welcome back the Royal Marines Association Concert Band for their 2016 spring concert which will host a St George’s Day theme.  The band comprising 50 former Royal Marines … Continue reading →

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St George’s Day Concert at the Royal Marines Museum

Posted on 29 March 2016 by admin

Thursday, 21 April 2016 – 7:30pm to 9:30pm The Royal Marines Museum is delighted to welcome back the Royal Marines Association Concert Band for their 2016 spring concert which will host a St George’s Day theme. The band comprising 50 former Royal Marines … Continue reading →

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The RMA Annual Graspan Parade And Service – Sunday 15th May 2016

Posted on 29 March 2016 by admin

The Royal Marines Annual Parade, service and reception will take place on Sunday 15th May 2016. This is your opportunity to march behind the finest military band in the world down the Mall, one of the most famous landmarks in … Continue reading →

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Zeebrugge Parade And Service details – 24th April 2016

Posted on 9 March 2016 by admin

Date 24 April, Muster at 10 00 at Seacombe Ferry CH44 6QY Immediate embarkation onto ferry, sail into River Mersey, Wreaths placed over side return to Terminal, Fall in, wreaths onto Memorial Stone, Inspection of Guard etc, March Past & … Continue reading →

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Volunteers Required For Commando Challenge 2016

Posted on 9 March 2016 by admin

The Royal Marines Commando Challenge has been going for many years, however 2016 sees a new chapter for the event. The event is now owned by and raising funds for Devon Air Ambulance Trust and The Royal Marines Charity, it … Continue reading →

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Can You Help STAN BOWERS ???

Posted on 2 March 2016 by admin

I was a member of 857 Squad, we joined the Corps at Deal on the 18th October 1966, so this year will be our 50th year of being members of the family, I am looking into having a reunion, so … Continue reading →

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Royal Marines Young Musician of the Year 9th March 2016 at the RM Museum

Posted on 1 March 2016 by admin

Be part of a nail-biting competition featuring musicians from the Royal Marines School of Music battling to be the best The Royal Marines Young Musician of the Year Competition, otherwise known as the Cassel Prize, is one of the oldest … Continue reading →

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Ball At 40Cdo In Aid Of The Royal Marines Charity

Posted on 1 March 2016 by admin

Ball in aid of The Royal Marines Charity on Saturday 9th April at 40 Commando in the Sgts Mess… 1900hrs until late. £25 ticket inc Band Disco Buffet reception wine and wine on the table. All welcome. If anyone would … Continue reading →

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Beating Retreat, Horse guards Parade…

Posted on 1 March 2016 by admin

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Albert Hall in London for the Mountbatten Festival of Music on Friday 8 April 2016

Posted on 14 January 2016 by admin

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Mountbatten Festival of Music 2016

Posted on 12 January 2016 by admin

Tickets are now on sale for the Mountbatten Festival of Music 2016, once again held at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Join us for an evening of spectacular entertainment by the Massed Bands of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines showcasing … Continue reading →

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Night at the Museum – RM Museum – Thursday 4 February 2016

Posted on 9 December 2015 by admin

Night at the Museum – RM Museum – Thursday 4 February 2016 The world famous Royal Marines School of Music and the Royal Marines Museum join forces to bring you a very special evening of music, history and entertainment. For … Continue reading →

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New Book Published By Former RM Dom Mee

Posted on 9 December 2015 by admin

Dom Mee, former RM and great friend of the RMA has just published his first book. Please see below for more details. I have just published my first book “Kiting the Hurricane” which recalls my attempt to be the first … Continue reading →

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RM Museum Service of Remembrance 2015

Posted on 22 September 2015 by admin

This year’s Service of Remembrance will take place on Sunday 8 November 2015 on the lawns in front of the RM Museum.  There will be a cash bar serving hot and cold beverages after the Service in the Mountbatten Room.  … Continue reading →

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RM Band Presents “Hands Across the Sea”

Posted on 12 August 2015 by admin
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Rod Spinks in hospital with Pneumonia Infection

Posted on 11 April 2015 by admin

scroll down for updates Rod Spinks in hospital with Pneumonia Infection I was aware of Rodders predicament from Friday 10th and unable to get this to my website as I was having a weekend doused in alcohol at the residence … Continue reading →

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RM Museum Band Concert: Sunday 6th July 2014

Posted on 22 June 2014 by admin

Admission Fee: 50% discount for members of the Friends on production of your membership card Free parking with your exclusive Friends of the RMM parking permit!

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RM Concerts 2014

Posted on 4 April 2014 by admin

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RM Young Musician of the Year 2014

Posted on 15 March 2014 by admin

 

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Beat the Retreat 2014

Posted on 15 March 2014 by admin

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Darells Day 2012 & Friends

Posted on 22 July 2012 by admin

Languard Fort RM Band RM Band Standard Bearers Mark Ormrod US PTI`s………………………………..Ritchie Puttock……………………………UK PTI`s Michael_Padre The three Amigos Rode Spinks and long time Oppo Sharkey Ward, both of 669 Squad of 1957 Steve Searle (hope they searched his boot before … Continue reading →

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British Forces News

Posted on 21 July 2012 by admin

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Royal Marines Association Concert Band

Posted on 14 May 2012 by admin

The Royal Marines Museum is delighted to welcome back the Royal Marines Association Concert Band for the first of two concerts in 2012 which will take place at the Museum in the grand Mountbatten Room. The Royal Marines Association Concert … Continue reading →

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