COMMODORE Adrian Nance, OBE, Deputy President of the RNA, Chris Dovey, National Chairman of the RNA and the President and Secretary of the Ely Branch of the RNA were guests at the March branch meeting on Thursday, January 13.

Following the reading of various reports the funeral arrangements of Mr Roy Savage ex coswain RN and Lisa Owen ex Petty Officer SBO, RN and daughter of Mr Kit Owen were discussed.

Members extended their thanks to new parade marshal Major Spencer for the way various parades had been conducted. Also thanks to Brian Gowler who conducted the Sods Opera.

Principle guests S/M Adrian Nance and S/M Chris Dovey described how National Office saw the future of the RNA and answered questions from members.

The next meeting will be on Thursday, February 10 at 8pm at March Conservative Club. All prospective new members are welcome to attend.