Royal Naval Association - Norwich Branch

27/08/2026

We're not sure who this Steven is, but he looks incredibly like our own Soapy Watson!

BZ shipmate for being nominated as a Community Hero from Norwich City FC for your 50 years continuous Crown service. A remarkable achievement.

Everyone at RNA Norwich wishes you a very enjoyable day picking up your award at this Saturday's game at Carrow Road. 🙌

This weekend's Fosters Solicitors Community Hero is Steven, nominated for his 50 years of Crown Service 💛

Read Steven's story here 👉 norw.city/burnley-hero

24/08/2026

Coffee & Comrades is back this Friday 28th August at its new home at Horsford Cricket Club, and this month featuring a talk from former Norwich City footballer Jeremy Goss - see details below!

23/08/2026

Shipmates enjoyed a branch barbecue complete with impressive raffle! So good that we forgot to take any photos 🤦‍♀️

22/08/2026

A group of our shipmates had a fabulous day out at the seaside yesterday for a trip to see the Cromer Show on the pier. It was a fantastic production as usual and BZ to SM John Kett for organising it all once more.
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19/08/2026

Today, we remember the 21 Wrens who lost their lives aboard SS Aguila on the 18th August 1941.

Bound for Gibraltar to undertake vital wartime duties as wireless operators and cypher staff, these remarkable women volunteered to serve their country at a time of great uncertainty and danger. Tragically, when SS Aguila was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic, they became part of one of the greatest single losses suffered by the Women's Royal Naval Service during the Second World War.

Eighty-five years on, we honour their courage, dedication and sacrifice. Their service helped shape the legacy of the WRNS, and their memory continues to inspire future generations.

Read more about the final voyage of SS Aguila and the Royal Navy and WRNS personnel who never returned:

🔗 https://wrnsbt.org.uk/remembering-ss-aguila-honouring-the-royal-navy-and-wrns-lives-lost/

RNLI Scarborough Town Council, Cyngor Tref Aberystwyth Town Council Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council St Mary le Strand Bletchley Park

16/08/2026

Rachel & Shaun 🥂
15.08.26

16/08/2026

Congratulations to our shipmates Rachel and Shaun on their wedding yesterday - a wonderful day filled with love and laughter ⚓️

Best wishes from all of us at Royal Naval Association - Norwich Branch for your future life together ⚓️

14/08/2026

The legacy of the Women's Royal Naval Service lives on through the courage, dedication, and achievements of generations of Wrens.

Today, we celebrate the women who served and continue to inspire us. Thank you for your service and your contribution to naval history.

To find out more about how WRNS BT can support you - visit: https://wrnsbt.org.uk/

13/08/2026

⚠️ WARNING ORDER TO ALL ARMED FORCES VETERANS ⚠️

Stand by and check your pension.

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that historic errors have been found in the administration of some Armed Forces pensions, particularly under the older AFPS 75 and AFPS 05 schemes. As a result, some veterans have been told they have been overpaid, while others may have been underpaid.

If you receive a letter from Veterans UK claiming you owe money, don’t panic and don’t assume the calculation is correct. The errors were made by the pension administrators, not by the pensioners.

Take the following action:

• Request a full breakdown of your pension calculation.

• Ask whether National Insurance Modification (NIM) has been applied to your pension and, if so, how it was calculated.

• Request a complete history of your pension payments and any adjustments made since your retirement.

• If your State Pension started after you retired, ask for a detailed explanation of any changes made to your Armed Forces pension at that point.

• If you disagree with the calculation, ask about the Armed Forces Pension Scheme’s formal dispute procedure before agreeing to repay any money.

Even if you have not received a letter, it is worth writing to Veterans UK and requesting:

A copy of your original pension award.

A pension payment history.

Confirmation of which Armed Forces Pension Scheme you belong to.

Confirmation of whether National Insurance Modification has been applied.

A detailed explanation of how your current pension has been calculated.

Knowledge is your best defence. Check your paperwork, keep copies of everything, and don’t ignore any correspondence from Veterans UK.

Please share this post with fellow veterans. One share could save someone from unnecessary worry—or help them discover they have been underpaid.

10/08/2026