27/07/2017
The Royal Marines Charity is honoured that The Duke of Edinburgh has chosen the finale of the Royal Marines 1664 Global Challenge which takes place at Buckingham Palace on 2nd August 2017, as his final official engagement. Prince Philip, who turned 96 last month, became Captain General of the Roy.... Read more »
26/07/2017
2017 has been a difficult season for the RMRL due to lack of player and coach availability, unexpected activity, and opposition fixture changes. However, the management team has worked tirelessly to produce meaningful fixtures and provide solid training camps to ensure the season was successfu.... Read more »
26/07/2017
A dedicated set of fundraisers from Nailsea will be going without sleep for the #RMfamily! The group will be canoeing, cycling and walking 71KM across the Lake District. Members of Carpe Diem’s BootCamp start their intense challenge at 9 am on August 5th, where they will canoe 31KM across L.... Read more »
20/07/2017
Former Royal Marine, Dirk Kennedy has said that he used his Commando training to tackle a man who was reportedly “inhaling gas” and being abusive to members of the public in the City of Truro, Cornwall. Dirk, 76, grew in concern after a solvent user began shouting and swearing at memb.... Read more »
19/07/2017
Staying calm under pressure is second nature to any Royal, but Sgt Matt Burley has truly taken that statement to the next level. 2 weeks ago, Sgt Matt Burley completed the quite remarkable, Amphibious Edge. Over the 10 days, Matt travelled an incredible 34.46 miles underwater, completing 166 leng.... Read more »
18/07/2017
Last week, former Royal Marine Jim Crombie celebrated his 108th birthday, making him the oldest living Royal Marine. Jim puts it all down to two things, a tipple of brandy and his favourite baker’s pie. Based in Fife, Scotland, Jim swapped his favourite pie for a slice of Birthday cake, nic.... Read more »
14/07/2017
In January 2018, Lee Spencer aka ‘The Rowing Marine’ will be undertaking an epic unsupported solo rowing attempt, 3,500 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. Lee is a former Royal Marine who was medically discharged in September of last year, after losing his right leg when he stopped to a.... Read more »
13/07/2017
A choir based in Whitley Bay has taken up a challenge from the Royal Marines to raise funds for The Royal Marines Charity. Members of ‘Bayvox’, led by choir mistress Hannah Fuller, will be holding a concert at Rockcliff Rugby Club on Thursday, July 13th. “Our oldest c.... Read more »
12/07/2017
Next up in the #ArchiveGnL series is the July/August 1992 Edition. Ten years after the Falklands War, the 'Yomper' statue was unveiled at Eastney and features on the cover image. The Yomper was the first public monument in Britain to commemorate the war and the first in Portsmou.... Read more »
11/07/2017
Fundraising regulations are changing in 2018, and in order for us to keep in touch, we need to ask you to opt-in. We promise that we will never share your details and you can unsubscribe at any time. Name Email Subscrib.... Read more »
9th September TAKE THE LEAP and abseil 150ft with the Royal Marines off the Glasgow Titan Crane!! Register today to secure your place and support The Royal Marines Charity's vital work.If you wish to support the charity further why not set up.... Read More »
