September - 2018

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MERCHANT NAVY DAY - SEPTEMBER 3rd EVERY YEAR.


Update for this year.

Owners and custodians of historic and landmark buildings with flagpoles are also invited to get involved, including English Heritage, Historic Houses Association, Historic Scotland, National Trust, Trinity House and Welsh Government Cadw.

Many flag-hoisting ceremonies are attended by local Merchant Navy Association (MNA) and Royal British Legion members, who welcome being part of our nationally co-ordinated campaign. In 2018 we hope that the Red Ensign will be flown ashore at 800 locations around the UK.


Merchant Navy Day Commemorative Service and Reunion

Tower Hill / Trinity Square Gardens, London.

09 September 2018 , 12.30pm - 2pm

The parade will start at 12.30pm in Muscovy Street and proceed through Trinity Square Gardens to the Merchant Navy Memorial where the annual open-air service will be held.


A ceremony for the raising of the ‘Red Ensign’ flag in honour of Merchant Navy Day on Monday, 3rd September, 2018. An invitation is extended to all those interested in participating by assembling ‘front of house’ at Bedwellty House, Bedwellty Park, Tredegar, at 1.00 p.m.


Barnard Castle Commemorates Merchant Navy Day – 03 September: LINK


MERCHANT NAVY DAY – LIVERPOOL: Sunday September 2nd 2018.


National Merchant Navy Day, 2nd September, Weymouth and Portland Borough Council

Flag Raising at the Merchant Navy Memorial, Weymouth Seafront. 10.30 am
02/09/2018 (10:30 - 12:00)


The Red Ensign will fly outside Clacton Town Hall on September 3 to mark Merchant Navy Day 2018. LINK


Swansea MNA will be holding their Remembrance Parade and Service on Sunday 2nd September 2018. Parade will form up at 1045 ready to move off at 1100.

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Scottish Borders Council - Appeal for Merchant Navy Day civic reception Borderers who have previously or currently serve in the Merchant Navy are being asked to contact us ahead of a special reception to honour their services. Merchant Navy Day is held on 3 September every year to honour the brave men and women who kept Britain afloat during both World Wars, and also celebrate the importance of modern day merchant seafarers. We will hold a civic reception on the same day (3 September) at our HQ to mark the occasion and is seeking to invite any local former members of the Merchant Navy or current members to the event. Our Convener, Councillor David Parker “The Merchant Navy was given its name exactly 100 years ago at the end of World War I, with King George V acknowledging their efforts in providing supplies to Britain. “With this special anniversary, we felt it was appropriate to mark the efforts of our local personnel and would request any Borders seafarers to get in contact with us so we can invite you to the reception.” How to get in touch Any Merchant Navy personnel from the Borders wishing to come along should phone [phone] or contact Councillor Sandy Aitchison.Contact details


29 Cockholm Crescent
Stow
TD1 2RH
Telephone: [phone] or 07775 011525
Email: [e-mail]

Merchant Navy personnel are asked to contact us as soon as possible as spaces are limited.

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Fly the Red Ensign for Merchant Navy day on 3 September - Update Good news! We now have more than 700 flag-flying locations listed on our ‘Roll of Honour’ at www.merchantnavyfund.org/merchant-navy-day/ If you are able to give this campaign a final push to your members that would be appreciated. Here www.merchantnavyfund.org/merchant-navy-day/ our guide to taking part is available to download. Red Ensigns are available direct from our preferred supplier, Hampshire Flag Company – see www.hampshireflag.co.uk/seafarers-special.htm Participants can register online at www.merchantnavyfund.org/merchant-navy-day/ They will then be added to our ‘Roll of Honour’ that is being updated every week. And everyone who sends up a photograph of their local Red Ensign hoisting ceremony or flying will receive a ‘Commemorative Certificate’ for public display. Best wishes, Nick Harvey, FIDM, MCIPR,Campaigns Manager, Seafarers UK, Direct Line: 020 7932 5969 Mobile: [phone] _____________________