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HMS Achilles and HMS Dreadnought K2B Sponsorship.

Hello all,

Please see the email below from Will Dent, HMS Achilles and HMS Dreadnought guys are doing the K2B next month, they support us well at the Branch so it would be nice to support them back with your sponsorship.

Yours aye,

Julian (Jules) Talks
Barrow Branch Secretary

Good Morning Jules,

Hope all is well, just catching up after chatting with you at the AGM regarding the Keswick to Barrow sponsorship. We’re very thankful to have already received £60 in cash donations already from Tuesday night, which I have now logged onto the website (receipt attached).

If you would be able to disseminate this sponsorship link out to the rest of the members who may have not attended the meeting or had cash on the night, but would still like to sponsor us that would be massively appreciated.

Sponsorship link is below, I can’t generate a link for the whole team, but my own link will put all donations into the entire team’s ‘charity pot’:

https://keswick2barrow.co.uk/donate/102959?cid2=102959

Posted: Mon 20th April, 2026

Election of Committee Members Barrow Branch AGM 20

Hello Members,

At the Branch AGM we reported there two committee positions vacant, Vice Chairman and Welfare Officer.

Steve May has been proposed and seconded for the position of Vice Chairman.

Anyone who would like to be considered for either of these positions, please inform the Barrow Branch Secretary in writing (Email is fine) before 18:00hrs, Friday the 24th of April.

Posted: Thu 9th April, 2026

Proposed SM125 Celebrations and Freedom of the Tow

SM125 and Freedom of the Town Programme

• SM125 Dinner (Summer 2026) – non-SA organised
o Sit down meal

• SM125 Evening Reception (Oct 2026)
o Stand-up buffet food and drinks
o Royal Navy Ceremonial Sunset
o Military musical accompaniment (small RM band contingent if possible)

• Freedom of the Town (June 2027 TBC)
o Combine with Armed Forces Day/Week events to lever funding/organisational arrangements already planned
o ~100 Sailors marching with 24-person Guard. (This will require Clyde/SUBFLOT support)

Posted: Thu 9th April, 2026

Slops Stock as of 8th March 26.

Ponchos Light Blue-4 off-£2.00
Hat Woolen Navy Blue-4 off-£10.00
Hat Baseball (HM Subs Veteran) White-5 off-£8.00
Hat Baseball (HM Subs Veteran) Blue-6 off-£8.00
Tie (Invincible) Blue-1 off
Tie (Trident) White on Black-1 off
Tie (Trident) Red on Black-1 off
Tie (Upholder Class)-1 off
Tie (Embroided) Barrow-4 off-£8.00
Blazer Badge-2 off-£16.50
Car Badge SA-5 off-£1.00
SA Badge - Sticker-9 off- £2.00
SA Badge - Self Cling-10 off-£2.00
SM Dolphins Sticker - Small-14 off-£2.00
SM Dolphins Self Cling - Small-13 off-£2.00
SM Dolphins Sticker -Large-5 off-£4.00
SM Dolphins Self Cling - Large-18 off-£4.00
Dolphins Subs Badge Gilt- 2 off-£1.00
Dolphins Poppy Badge Gilt 7 off-£3.00
Dolphins Poppy Badge -( dolphin to the side) Gilt 4 off-£5.00
Lapel Badge (Proud to have served) Gilt 3 off-£5.00
Lapel Badge (Always Ready) Gilt 4off-£3.75
Lapel Badge (Diesels) Gilt 1 off-£3.75
Lapel Badge HM Armed Forces Veteran (SM) Gilt 2 off-£3.75
Key Rings (Various Designs) 7 off-£1.00
Polo Shirt (GD41) = Medium - Barrow in Furness Navy Blue 0 off-£17.50
Polo Shirt (RX101 F) = Medium - Barrow in Furness Navy Blue 1 off-£17.50
Polo Shirt (GD41) = Large - Barrow in Furness Navy Blue 4 off-£17.50
Polo Shirt (RX101 F) = Large - Barrow in Furness Navy Blue 0-£18.50
Polo Shirt (RX101 F) = X Large - Barrow in Furness Navy Blue 5 off-£19.50
Polo Shirt (GD41) = X Large - Barrow in Furness Navy Blue 2 off-£17.50
Polo Shirt (GD41) = XX Large - Barrow in Furness Navy Blue 1 off-£17.50
T' Shirt (GD08) = Large - Barrow in Furness Navy Blue 2 off-£14.50
T' Shirt (GD08) = X Large - Barrow in Furness Navy Blue 1 off-£14.50
Sweatshirt (SS8) = Large - Barrow in Furness Navy Blue 1 off-£19.50
Sweatshirt (SS8) = X Large - Barrow in Furness Navy Blue 1 off-£18.50
Belt with "Dolphins" 2 off-£14.50

Posted: Sun 8th March, 2026

HM SUBMARINES 125 YEARS OF SERVICE

All,

PSB and attached… some important info… a lot of info to digest and disseminate… please ensure it is transmitted far and wide.

The ISA will be great few days with lots planned and the SM 125th Anniversary will be celebrated at all events… reach out, pass on and go for GOLD… Dolphins, that is!

1. RNTM 09-007/25 - HM SUBMARINES 125 YEARS OF SERVICE
2. PPP Feb 2026 - Good reading.

Good Afternoon,

You may not be aware that the George Hotel in Inveraray has recently changed ownership. Following this change, the new owners disposed of every Submarine Crest that had been presented to the hotel over the years. Many of these crests had been on display in the hotel for decades.

All of the crests were consigned to auction in Carlisle. I was alerted at the very last minute and was fortunate to obtain eight of them, including HMS Alliance and HMS Dreadnought. There remain approximately thirty-five crests still to be sold.

The crests are hand-painted on cast metal and mounted on mahogany bases.

The next auction will take place at Thomson Roddick Auction House, Carlisle, on 16th February 2026. The remaining crests will be auctioned in groups of three and at a reduced estimate.

I wanted to pass this information on in case any individuals, associations, or organisations may be interested. I have also attached a list of boats whose crests are expected to be included in the auction.

Edinburgh Congress
Dear Members,

This is for your information:

I am pleased to report that we are doing very well with our preparations for the Congress in Edinburgh. The registration is going well and we are already well over 100 participants so far!! and payments coming
in to support the event.

This brings me to our own GB Association: We will extend the registration period for a bit longer for all the usual latecomers and give everybody a chance to join us in Edinburgh especially Members from our own GB Club!

For those that cannot attend the whole event:

I have attached our leaflet which will inform you of prices for individual days/events should you wish to do so.

You will be free to chose/pick maybe one particular day/event that you fancy. You can either travel from and back home or spent one or two nights in the recommended hotel or find your own accommodation nearby. It is all up to YOU!

You will find all the information on the registration page of our website.

As the ISA GB are the hosts this year we do hope that you will all show your support where you can! and go register for this very prestigious event!! Please do it now and show the rest of the world your support.

See you in Edinburgh!!
Ian 'Stickie' Leach

Secretary for SAC

Posted: Sat 31st January, 2026

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