Category Archives: General Blog

A driver is needed urgently (has to be former military pref: RM and Para) for driving duties fir ASCOT on Friday and Saturday this week.  There is a briefing this evening for all drivers. If anyone is interested. Call Pat … Continue reading →

Oxford University has started taking on participants for a study into the impact of combat experiences on the brain. There will be many of you who will have relevant experience that may help this important work which is aimed at improving the … Continue reading →

Please be advised that the RMA website will be down for a period of time on Thursday 12th May 2016. At this time it is unclear how long this will be for but the best case will be a couple … Continue reading →

Changes to the running costs of your vehicle, such as the 2017 changes to car tax (Vehicle Excise Duty, VED), could have a big effect on your budget. The tax you pay on your car (Vehicle Excise Duty, VED) is … Continue reading →

Goodbye to my England, So long my old friend       Your days are numbered, being brought to an end       To be Scottish, Irish or Welsh that’s fine       But don’t say you’re English, that’s way out of line.       … Continue reading →

Maxine Ashby at the Naval Recovery Centre gave me your details, as I am looking for participants for a research project I am running at the H4H Recovery Centers (including Plymouth) over the next few months. This has been approved … Continue reading →

I am a retired Lt Col (ex Cdo gunner) and a GB paddler.  A group of my paddling friends, some ex military, some just plain civilian supporters, totally inspired by our veterans, have got together to launch a new sports … Continue reading →

Current Position of the ISS

Pupils at Morecambe Bay Primary School are appealing for the public to look out for a soft toy dog who has gone missing after being launched into space earlier this week… What a great school that must be…

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Dr Fox provides prescription medicine delivered direct for some routine treatments. The service is fully UK regulated and managed by GPs in Bristol who work in the NHS and as part of a team at Dr Fox. Genuine medicine is … Continue reading →

Oxford University is conducting a study into the impact of combat experiences on the brain. There will be many of you who will have relevant experience that may help this important work which is aimed at improving the understanding of the impact of … Continue reading →

Dear All As you know, on 16 December 2015 the MOD changed the rules to allow veterans diagnosed with mesothelioma on or after that date the choice between receiving a one-off, tax-free lump sum payment or a traditional War Disablement Pension, which … Continue reading →

I work for military sailing charity Turn to Starboard. I believe you may know one of our key volunteers Steve Spear, who has just passed his Yachtmaster Offshore with us. We have now opened our 2016 sailing schedule and are … Continue reading →

Havant Borough Council is in the process of updating their war memorial with two new plaques, bearing the names of 8 service personnel who died in conflicts after the Second World War. By adding their names to the memorial, they … Continue reading →

Cyprus – A Forgotten War To Be Remembered At The National Memorial Arboretum The 371 British servicemen who died in the ‘forgotten’ war – on Cyprus in the 1950s – are to be commemorated at the National Arboretum in Staffordshire. Thanks … Continue reading →

The RMA  has recently been introduced to Veterans’ Funerals UK, a not-for-profit organisation based near Southampton but working across the UK providing advice and guidance about affordable funeral care at the time of need for those who have served in … Continue reading →

387 Million Euros a Day Time to get Genned up on it

Members of ”BAKER Troop” 45 Cdo RM 1955/57 are in the process of organising a reunion to celebrate this Anniversary. It is being held at the Tillington Hall Hotel Stafford over the weekend of  5th and 6th of November 2016 … Continue reading →

I work as a volunteer for Sheffield Sea Cadets, we have recently started our band up again and they are doing really well. The only real issue we have is that we need a band master who would be willing … Continue reading →

Speed Limit       30mph             40mph             50mph              60mph             70mph Speed Course    35 – 42mph     46 – 53mph      57 – 64mph      68 – 75mph      79 – 86mph Fixed Penalty … Continue reading →

North Korea Invents ‘Hangover-Free’ Booze State media claims Koryo Liquor – made with ginseng and organic rice – is “highly appreciated by experts and lovers” North Korea has claimed its scientists have invented a potent alcoholic drink that leaves drinkers … Continue reading →

Alton Towers will be holding their services days on Sunday 13th March and Friday 18th March. There are special rates available for these days, which are £18 for adults and £16 for children, under 4’s go free. you can find … Continue reading →

War hero failed by NHS remortgages house to raise £90k for new prosthetic legs 21:19, 26 Dec 2015 Updated 10:48, 27 Dec 2015 By Martyn Halle, Patrick Hill Afghanistan mine blast soldier Clive Smith is bravely facing a new battle … Continue reading →

With the upsurge of interest relating to Sgt Blackmans case pending his new legal team’s submission to the Criminal Cases Review Commission, there has been a lot of discussion between members and with RMA Central Office about this matter. The … Continue reading →

One of the most trying times for any family is when a loved one is incapacitated through illness or injury. At such a time, the last thing family members need is to be tied in legal red-tape trying to organise the … Continue reading →

The Welfare Office is closed from Wednesday 16th Dec until Monday 4th Jan For welfare issues over those date please contact one of the following charities helplines: The Samaritans T: 08457 90 90 90 www.samaritans.org.uk SSAFA  T: 0845 241 7141 www.ssafa.org.uk  The … Continue reading →

Thank you for your interest in EasyCAM! We at EasyCAM are fast becoming THE Country’s Premier Sewer Camera. What sets us apart from everyone else, is that we are THE only Modular Sewer Camera on the market. If this heavy duty, unit should … Continue reading →

In the light of recent police announcements that they no longer consider it necessary to attend the scene of domestic burglaries I have taken down the St. George’s flag from beside the house and peeled the burglar alarm sticker off … Continue reading →

A company are setting up a holiday centre in Portugal, mainly commercial but with a strong charity element. They have now progressed to the point of needing an on site manager, so if approved, can you publish something like this? … Continue reading →

The Band Of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines CTCRM At The Memorial Theatre 12 March 2016 Will be performing at The Memorial Theatre, Frome, Somerset  on Saturday, 12 March 2016 at 7.30 pm We would love to see any serving or former Royal … Continue reading →

You may be interested in following the link to the article regarding mesothelioma and the alleged disparity between MOD payouts and their civilian counterparts. Asbestos: Thousands of UK soldiers who develop cancer due to exposure unfairly treated by MoD, say … Continue reading →

10 Simple steps just follow them “EXACTLY” 1.    create ringtone 2.    import file into itunes library 3.    right click on file and create AAC version 4.    drag AAC version to desktop 5.    delete AAC version from library 6.    rename AAC … Continue reading →

Corby…the name says it all! Welcome to Hell! That is what an unknown graffiti artist daubed in red on the walls of Corby bus station. He was right. In the early 1900’s, Corby was a small and sleepy village located … Continue reading →

1968 registered, AC Cobra, 5.3Lt Chevy V8, 3 Gear Semi – Auto Box with Hurst Shifter Last known owner was a Engineer at McLaren in Woking, Surrey Appreciate update via email…