HMS Broadsword Association
Events

Sunderland RNA Reunion
16/05/2026

 

Informal Reunion on the weekend of 15th May 2026. There is a room booked at Sunderland RNA from 12:00 - 18:00 on the Saturday. A Buffet is available at a cost to be confirmed. Then afterwards in the town centre. There are a number of hotels available ie Travelodge, Premier Inn and Holiday Inn. Add your Name to the list if you are interested.

Sunderland RNA Club 37 Roker Avenue Roker Sunderland SR6 0HX

There will be a curry and chilli, rice & wedges.
The cost will be £7.50 per head.
£6.00 for the food & £1.50 to the welfare fund.

Please make your payment at your earliest.
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Cenotaph 2026
08/11/2026

This year the annual service of remembrance will be held at the Cenotaph on Whitehall on Sunday 8th November 2026.

 

ELIGABILITY

Ex-service personnel from the UK and the Commonwealth who have served the Crown.

Retired emergency services personnel from the UK and Commonwealth who have served the Crown.

Partners or first-generation family members of those who served in His Majesty's Armed Forces and have died. This only includes the following:

Wives, husbands, partners or civil partners

Siblings

Parents

Children

Those marching on behalf of their organisations that have historically played a significant role in times of conflict, supporting the Armed Forces community or who are key organisations in Remembrance

A carer of a veteran requiring wheelchair assistance.

 

Please note, this is a veterans' parade, therefore serving personnel are not permitted to take part.

Civilians cannot take part unless they meet the eligibility criteria above.

If a carer is accompanying a veteran, they count as part of the 10,000 attendance cap. Where possible, fellow veterans shouold assist one another for the duration of the march past.

 

IMPORTANT DATES

June 2026 Registration opens, invitations emailed to applicants on the list.

Sep 2026 All to have completed registration forms by this date.

Oct 2026 E-tickets and event information sent to successful applicants.

 

Individual security checks will take place before entry to Horse Guards Parade. Ticket holders are to bring photographic ID and proof of address with them to gain access.