<![CDATA[Merchant Navy Association (Wales): Events Diary]]>https://www.mnawales.org.uk/s/events-diaryhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7UJ2!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fda730d92-0e2e-45e6-bc4d-031f264c33e7_166x166.pngMerchant Navy Association (Wales): Events Diaryhttps://www.mnawales.org.uk/s/events-diarySubstackSun, 13 Sep 2026 02:50:57 GMT<![CDATA[MN Day Flag raising at Cardiff]]>https://www.mnawales.org.uk/p/mn-day-flag-raising-at-cardiffhttps://www.mnawales.org.uk/p/mn-day-flag-raising-at-cardiffMon, 17 Aug 2026 10:16:14 GMTFor those MNA Wales members living in and around Cardiff and the Valleys.

August 2026 Dear Guest, Fly the Red Ensign for Merchant Navy Day – 3 September 2026 at 10:15am Mansion House, Richmond Road, Cardiff. Cardiff Council is pleased to invite you to a Flag Raising Ceremony at the Mansion House, to show support for the merchant seafarers on whom the UK depends. The UK’s prosperity has been dependent on the Merchant Navy since the beginning of international trade. During the two World Wars, without merchant ships and brave seafarers, the UK would have been starved of food and denied other essential supplies. Representatives from our Veterans organisations, serving Armed Forces personnel and guests will join The Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor of Cardiff, Councillor Michael Michael for this event, which begins at 10:15am for a 10.30am flag raising. The event will last about an hour - with light refreshments being served after the flag-raising ceremony. I would be grateful if you could notify my office whether or not you are able to attend via e-mail Protocol.Office@cardiff.gov.uk We look forward to the pleasure of your company and hope you will join Cardiff Council at this event to honour the brave merchant seafarers of the past, present and future who have served our country. Yours sincerely, Paula Speed Head of Protocol Cardiff Council Reply to: Protocol Office, Mansion House, Richmond Road, Cardiff CF24 3UN

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]]><![CDATA[Merchant Navy Day 2026]]>https://www.mnawales.org.uk/p/merchant-navy-day-2026https://www.mnawales.org.uk/p/merchant-navy-day-2026Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:36:43 GMTThe Annual Flag raising and Wreath laying at Barry.

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]]><![CDATA[Merchant Navy Remembrance Service]]>https://www.mnawales.org.uk/p/merchant-navy-remembrance-servicehttps://www.mnawales.org.uk/p/merchant-navy-remembrance-serviceMon, 03 Nov 2025 10:19:31 GMT

The Merchant Navy Association (Wales) attended the annual Remembrance Service on Saturday 8th November 2025 . The Service was held under the canopy of the Senedd Building, Cardiff Bay.

]]><![CDATA[Remembering VJ 80]]>https://www.mnawales.org.uk/p/remembering-vj-80https://www.mnawales.org.uk/p/remembering-vj-80Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:23:13 GMTThe Newport Branch of the Merchant Navy Association will be holding a Service followed by a BBQ at

The Mission to Seafarers

Alexandra Docks,

Newport,

NP20 2NP followed by a BBQ

The service will commence at 11.30 hours and will be led by the chaplain to the branch the Rev Rufus Noy. All standards and members are most welcome

THE CITY OF NEWPORT BRANCH Of THE MERCHANT NAVY ASSOCIATION

Chairman Alan R Speight Telephone 01633 279638; e.mail: alan.speight2@ntlworld.com

All other Correspondence to; 32 Aberthaw Circle Newport South Wales NP19 9QD,

]]><![CDATA[KEITH GREENWAY]]>https://www.mnawales.org.uk/p/keith-greenwayhttps://www.mnawales.org.uk/p/keith-greenwaySat, 28 Jun 2025 15:39:13 GMTI regret to inform you that our Barry Shipmate Mr. Keith Greenway, Associate Membership Number A44, crossed the bar on Friday the 6th June 2025, at the age of 69. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and shipmates.

His funeral will take place at Barry Crematorium on Friday 4th July 2025 at 1200.

Family flowers only. Donations may be sent to the RNLI

]]><![CDATA[GENERAL MEETING]]>https://www.mnawales.org.uk/p/general-meeting-9cfhttps://www.mnawales.org.uk/p/general-meeting-9cfWed, 04 Jun 2025 14:19:11 GMTNext General Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 11th June 2025 at 1400. Meeting will be held at Caerphilly Conservative Club, Bartlett Street, Caerphilly.

]]><![CDATA[Merchant Navy Association (Wales)]]>https://www.mnawales.org.uk/p/merchant-navy-association-waleshttps://www.mnawales.org.uk/p/merchant-navy-association-walesThu, 22 May 2025 15:32:08 GMTMerchant Navy Association (Wales)

Remembrance Service will be held on Saturday 24th May commencing at 1100

Under the canopy of the Senedd Building.

All are welcome

]]><![CDATA[ST. DAVIDS DAY SERVICE]]>https://www.mnawales.org.uk/p/st-davids-day-servicehttps://www.mnawales.org.uk/p/st-davids-day-serviceTue, 11 Feb 2025 10:13:42 GMTInvitation received from the Lord Mayor of Cardiff to attend a St Davids Day Service on Saturday 1st March 2025 at St John Baptist Church, St John Street, Cardiff commencing at 1115. Limited to two attendees due to size of venue. Let me know if you are interested in attending and maybe we can squeeze in another one or two.

]]><![CDATA[GENERAL MEETING]]>https://www.mnawales.org.uk/p/general-meetinghttps://www.mnawales.org.uk/p/general-meetingSun, 19 Jan 2025 11:09:11 GMTNext General Meeting is Scheduled for Wednesday 12th February at 1400 hrs. in the Conservative Club, Bartlett Street, Caerphilly.

]]><![CDATA[EVENTS DIARY]]>https://www.mnawales.org.uk/p/events-diaryhttps://www.mnawales.org.uk/p/events-diaryThu, 02 Jan 2025 12:19:41 GMTGENERAL MEETING

Our next General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 8th January 2025 at 1400 hrs. in the Conservative Club, Bartlett Street, Caerphilly.

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