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Crane Memorial. Friday the 6th November

This year's Crane Memorial will take place on Friday the 6th November at St John's Church Barrow Island.

Please see below running order for the day:

10.40am - Arrival at St John's Church, Barrow Island

10.50am - Opening words and prayers

10.55am - Laying of the Wreaths

11.00am - 2 Minutes Silence signified by member of the Sea Cadets playing the bugle

11.05am - Closing words

11.15am - Refreshments at St John's Church

11.45am - Depart from St John's Church

Posted: Mon 19th October, 2026

Free Rail Travel to Remembrance services.

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Posted: Mon 19th October, 2026

Update Barrow Sea Cadets Trafalgar Night Change of Venue. Friday 23rd October.

Due to the unforeseen circumstances around the closure of Hole 19 at Barrow Golf Club, The Trafalgar Ball will now be held at
The Cross Bar.
Barrow AFC Home ground on Wilkie Road.
Barrow In Furness.

All timings are the same and there is no change to the menu

Any questions please contact us via email or through the Barrow Sea Cadet Facebook Page, or by contacting the OIC, Jason Benn, on 07595547838

Apologies for any inconvenience, but many thanks for your understanding and continued support

Posted: Fri 16th October, 2026

National SA Website.

To access the SA site.

Click on The Submariners Association National Site.
You can register and also access the following:

About Us
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VC Submariners
Membership
Events
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Join Us
Help & Advice
Crossed The Bar
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In Depth Magazine
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Posted: Fri 16th October, 2026

In Depth Magazine

The magazine is no longer on our website to get the latest issue or access previous issues.

Go to the Branch Site.
Click on Submariners Association.
Click on The Submariners Association National Site.
Click on In Depth Magazine.
Bingo.

Posted: Fri 16th October, 2026

Trafalgar Night Do and other stuff

a reminder of the Trafalgar Night Dinners that the Branch has been invited to, there
are three in total.

1. 17th October - Morecambe Bay at the Morecambe Golf Club GBP 50 Stag
Contact the Barrow Branch Secretary.

2. 21st October - Barrow Submarine Crews at the Town Hall - GBP 35 Stag
Contact Cdr Ed Higgins (via Barrow Branch Secretary).

3. 23rd October - Barrow Sea Cadets at the Golf Club - GBP45 Partners Welcome
Contact the Barrow Branch Secretary for an application form.

Late addition: Brisbane Park Infants School - Scarecrow Festival to celebrate SM125 -
1430 hrs, 7th October 2026 (tomorrow).

Any members wishing to attend any of these events who have not already made contact, please do so soon to avoid disappointment.

Posted: Thu 15th October, 2026

CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME

Please find attached the timeline outlining the proposal for The Submariners Association to potentially gain Charitable Status.

This is not a final decision. It is important to emphasise that no final decision has been made.

The timeline sets out the process by which the SAC will gather the information required to properly consider the Association moving towards charitable status. This information will then be presented to the membership so that members can make an informed decision and vote on whether the Association should move in this direction or not.

The decision will be made by the membership and not by the SAC.

Proposed timeline.
The current aim is to put the proposal to a membership vote in September 2027, with the result announced in mid-October 2027.

In the meantime, we will continue to gather information and provide regular updates so that every member has the opportunity to understand what charitable status could mean for the Association before the vote takes place.

Keeping members informed.
Updates will be provided to Branch Secretaries and posted on the Association website every month.
We also aim to build a comprehensive FAQ section within the Members' Area of the website. This will provide members with the information they need to make their own informed decision when the time comes.

If you have a question that is not covered in the FAQ, please contact:
Vice-Chairman: vice-chairman@submarinersassociation.com
Secretary: secretary@submarinersassociation.com
We will endeavour to answer your question and, where appropriate, add the answer to the website FAQ so that other members can also benefit from the information.

IMPORTANT - Please register on the website.
To ensure that you are able to access the members' information and participate in the proposed membership vote, we strongly urge ALL members who have not yet registered on the Association website to do so.
Registration is quick and easy.

Register here:
https://www.submarinersassociation.com/register/
Please don't leave it until the vote is announced. Register now so that you can access the information as it becomes available and have your say when the membership vote takes place.

Your Association - Your Decision.
The purpose of this process is to ensure that members have access to the relevant information, have the opportunity to ask questions, and are able to make an informed decision.

The future direction of The Submariners Association will ultimately be decided by its membership.

Posted: Thu 8th October, 2026

London March for Remembrance

Hello all Full Members,

The Submariners Association has been allocated additional places this year because of SM125 so there are places available if anyone would like to take a trip and take part in the parade in London.
We have the contact details if anyone is interested.

Yours aye,

Julian (Jules) Talks

Posted: Tue 15th September, 2026

Important Submariners Association Update

To: vice-chairman@submarinersassociation.com
Subject: Submariners Association Update

Ahoy Barrow Branch,

Welcome aboard and congratulations on becoming a member of the Submariners Association. It's great to have you with us.

When you get a moment, please head over to www.submarinersassociation.com and register on the website. Registering will give you access to the shop/slops, where you'll be able to purchase the special 125-year celebratory rum and gin created to mark this milestone.

The slops will continue to be updated with the kit we have available, along with a clear pricing guide so you always know what's on offer.

By registering, you'll also ensure you have the ability to vote on all Submariners Association matters going forward, so your voice is heard in shaping the future of the Association.

We also have some exciting news, the Submariners Association in association with Bee Smart will be launching a Lottery. This will cost GBP10 per player per month.

One GBP10 monthly lottery ticket gives you five chances to win.

This includes one Big Monthly Prize Draw with a top prize of up to GBP25,000, plus four weekly Fab Friday draws with a top prize of GBP250.

Join before the 20th of the month, and you are automatically entered into the monthly draw for that month and the Fab Friday draws in the following month. Full terms and conditions apply.

Every lottery player also receives FREE Gourmet Society membership (normally GBP5.99 per month), with savings on dining, cinema and days out across the UK.

You can access the lottery from our website (https://www.submarinersassociation.com/association-lottery/) the pinned post on our Facebook page or just clicking Play here.

If you need any help getting set up, just let us know.

Posted: Tue 1st September, 2026

62ND INTERNATIONAL SUBMARINERS CONGRESS ISC 2027 GIMHAE

Program & Itinerary Notice

Dear Friends,

On behalf of the Korea Submarine Association, it is my great pleasure to invite you to the 2027 International Submariners Congress, which will be held in Gimhae, Republic of Korea.

Although our preparations are still in progress and the program is not yet finalized, I am pleased to share with you the preliminary schedule and information attached to this email.

The Korea Submarine Association is committed to making the 2027 Congress one of the most memorable events of your lifetime. At the same time, we are making every effort to minimize the financial burden on our participants while providing the highest possible quality of hospitality and a rich program of cultural, historical, and social activities. Our goal is for as many submariner friends as possible to join us in Korea and enjoy an unforgettable experience together.

After reviewing the attached preliminary program, I kindly ask each Head of Delegation (HOD) to provide an estimated number of participants from your country by the end of August. An approximate estimate is perfectly acceptable--for example, "about 15 participants" or "10-13 participants."

Once we have a clearer picture of the expected attendance, we will be able to refine the program and finalize arrangements for accommodation, transportation, and other logistical matters. We will then circulate a more detailed plan to all participating associations.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact me at any time. I will be happy to assist you.

My colleagues and I sincerely look forward to welcoming all of you to Korea and to sharing another unforgettable International Submariners Congress together.

With sincere friendship and warmest regards,
Il Choi
PRESIDENT, KOREA SUBMARINE ASSOCIATION

Dear Delegates,

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we are pleased to share the official schedule and key destinations for the 62nd International Submariners Congress (ISC 2027 GIMHAE), to be held in Gimhae, Republic of Korea. Please review the full itinerary below, together with the attached materials and video links.

Congress
62nd International Submariners Congress

Dates
Monday 17 - Friday 21 May 2027 (4 nights, 5 days)

Venues
Gimhae (main host) . Busan . Jinhae . Ulsan . Gyeongju

Hosted by
Korea Submarine Association . Gimhae City

Posted: Thu 13th August, 2026

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