{"id":5982,"date":"2026-07-06T16:14:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T15:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/?p=5982"},"modified":"2026-07-06T17:13:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T16:13:33","slug":"support-needed-for-upcoming-rna-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/07\/06\/support-needed-for-upcoming-rna-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Support Needed for Upcoming RNA Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Shipmates,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000b40;\">Can You Help Make a Difference? \u2013 Support Needed for Upcoming RNA Activities<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">As your National and Area Welfare &amp; Wellbeing Support Co-ordinator, I am reaching out to ask for your help with several upcoming events and activities over the summer. These opportunities not only allow us to promote the Royal Naval Association but also provide meaningful support to serving personnel who may benefit from a friendly face, a listening ear, and the camaraderie that makes our Association so special.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Every bit of help, whether it&#8217;s a few hours or a full day, really does make a difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HMS-Raleigh.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5983\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HMS-Raleigh.png?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HMS-Raleigh.png?w=288&amp;ssl=1 288w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HMS-Raleigh.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #000b40;\">HMS Raleigh H Unit Health Fayre<\/span><\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000b40;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">15 July | 1300\u20131600<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">We will be attending the H Unit Health Fayre at HMS Raleigh to promote the RNA, raise awareness of the support we provide, and engage with recruits and staff.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">This is a great opportunity to showcase the Association and encourage future membership. If you enjoy meeting people and talking about the work we do, your support would be greatly appreciated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000b40;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">HMS Raleigh Leave Period Support<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000b40;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">7 August \u2013 6 September<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">During the summer leave period, a number of recruits remain at HMS Raleigh, many of whom are Commonwealth recruits unable to travel home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Thanks to previous support, we&#8217;ve been able to provide opportunities for them to get away from camp, socialise, and experience a little of what Cornwall and Devon have to offer. During the Easter leave period, activities included:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Go-karting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Visits to the China Fleet Club<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Transport to the Torpoint Ferry and local attractions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">As I will be on leave for part of this period, I am looking for people who may be able to help with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Driving a minibus<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Assisting with transport arrangements<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Supporting or supervising activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Suggesting and helping organise new outings and events<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">If you have ideas for activities that would appeal to young recruits, I&#8217;d love to hear them. Sometimes the simplest outings can have the biggest impact on morale and wellbeing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/RNAS-Yeovilton.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5984\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/RNAS-Yeovilton.png?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/RNAS-Yeovilton.png?w=288&amp;ssl=1 288w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/RNAS-Yeovilton.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #000b40;\">RNSA Yeovilton Families Day<\/span><\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000b40;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">23 July | Time TBC<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">We will be running an RNA stall\/gazebo at the RNSA Yeovilton Families Day and are looking for volunteers to help set up, welcome visitors, and share information about the Association.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">This is always a fantastic opportunity to engage with serving personnel, veterans, families and supporters, while raising the profile of the RNA within the wider Naval community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000b40;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">How You Can Help<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">If you can support any of these events, please get in touch. Whether you can offer a few hours, a full day, transport support, or simply some fresh ideas, your contribution will be valued and appreciated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Together we can continue to demonstrate the very best of the RNA, friendship, support, and shipmate helping shipmate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Thank you in advance for anything you can do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jon-Everett.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5985 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jon-Everett-1024x240.png?resize=840%2C197&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jon-Everett.png?resize=1024%2C240&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jon-Everett.png?resize=300%2C70&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jon-Everett.png?resize=768%2C180&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/no4arearna.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jon-Everett.png?w=1037&amp;ssl=1 1037w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shipmates, Can You Help Make a Difference? \u2013 Support Needed for Upcoming RNA Activities As your National and Area Welfare[&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[9,6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5982","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-admin","category-noticeboard"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p8R0mQ-1yu","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5982","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5982"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5982\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5987,"href":"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5982\/revisions\/5987"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5982"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5982"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/no4arearna.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5982"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}