Friday Fish & Chips Fish and Chip Fridays are back. Guests most welcome. Bar opens at 11:45, Lunch at 12:30 Other Dates Wardroom Summer Ball Unfortunately, the Wardroom Summer Ball has been cancelled this year Ladies Trafalgar Night CHANGE OF DATE The Association Ladies Trafalgar Night will NOW be held on Friday 23th October 2026.…
Martin Carr
Chairman’s Report
Chairman Capt Jim Palmer thanked the committee for their hard work during the past year, with particular appreciation for Cdr Nick Quine, who has stepped in to support the Association while the Secretary has been unwell.
The Chairman highlighted the success of the Association’s move towards lower-cost social activities, particularly the monthly Fish & Chip lunches and the Remembrance lunch, both of which have proved popular and affordable. Trafalgar Ladies’ Guest Night remains the Association’s flagship event.
Members were advised that two ceremonial swords have recently been donated, ensuring the continuation of the Association’s annual Sword Award.
Following meetings with HMS Collingwood’s new Commanding Officer and Executive Officer, the Chairman reported that the Association continues to enjoy strong support from the establishment, despite ongoing access challenges.
Treasurer’s Report
The Association remains in a healthy financial position.
Following an increase in Wardroom charges, annual subscriptions are now:
Members discussed the proportion of subscriptions passed directly to the Wardroom and the future of Country Membership.
Membership Report
Current membership stands at:
Total Membership: 273
This represents a reduction from 298 members last year.
Members also remembered seven colleagues who had “Crossed the Bar” during the year
Social Event Report
The Association reported another successful year of social activities.
Highlights included:
Upcoming events include:
Members also discussed marking the 80th Anniversary of the Weapons Engineering Branch with a commemorative lunch in September.
Committee Elections
All existing committee members were re-elected.
Cdr Nick Quine was elected to the committee and, subject to approval of the revised Constitution, will become Amenity Passes and ID Secretary, overseeing the increasingly complex access and pass procedures.
Constitution Changes
Members unanimously approved a revised Rules and Constitution. The principal changes were:
Looking Ahead
The Association remains financially secure and continues to adapt to changing circumstances by providing affordable social opportunities while maintaining close links with HMS Collingwood. Membership has fallen slightly, largely reflecting changing Wardroom arrangements, but the committee remains committed to offering value to members and preserving the traditions of the Association.
Next AGM: Friday 18 June 2027 (provisional), 11:30.
These points reflect the committee’s focus on financial sustainability, membership management, and ongoing social engagement.
The document outlines the minutes from the HMS Collingwood Officers’ Association Committee meeting held on September 17, 2025.
Apologies and Previous Minutes
Financial Report
Membership and Social Report
OA Secretary’s Corner
AOB and Future Meetings
The document outlines the minutes from the HMS Collingwood Officers’ Association committee meeting held on December 3, 2025.
Apologies and Previous Minutes
Matters Arising and Financial Report
Membership and Social Report
OA Sec’s Corner
Other Business and Next Meeting Dates
