Tuesday 11th November was an overcast morning threatening rain at HMS COLLINGWOOD; nevertheless we were blessed with dry weather. Well over two hundred Officers, Staff, Trainees and Civilians mustered at 1030 at the Falklands Memorial for the Remembrance Day Parade, rather more we think than last year.

An ecumenical service led by the Establishment Chaplain included prayers and a reflection, with the last post and the two minutes silence.

A roll call of those in Naval Service who had died during the previous twelve months was read out and wreaths were laid by Captain Tim Davey on behalf of the Establishment and by Captain Jim Palmer on behalf of the Officers’ Association. A wreath was also laid on behalf of Cedar Court.

Many thanks to the PR team at HMS Collingwood and the photographer, Keith Woodland, who have kindly allowed us to display the photographs, which remain Crown Copyright.

We were delighted that almost 30 OA members with wives and guests chose to attend, retiring to the Wardroom on completion for an excellent informal lunch. Good times remembering our absent friends as well as meeting with those who are still around.