Nov 20 - Royal Navy Reservist Hosts “The Big Brew Up”
A Royal Navy Reservist has hosted ‘The Big Brew Up’ in aid of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, at the Royal Navy Gibraltar Squadron.
Leading Seaman Nick Hickman, of the Royal Navy Reserve Unit HMS VIVID, managed to find time in his busy operational programme to organise and run the tea and cake sale to raise over £160 for the charity.
Tea, coffee, cakes and bacon rolls were all sold at the Squadron to raise funds for the UK’s oldest Forces charity. The event was attended by personnel from across the British Forces Gibraltar community and included His Excellency the Governor and his wife, the Squadron’s Lady Sponsor, Mrs Lorraine Davis and Commander British Forces, Cdre Tim Henry.
Leading Seaman Nick Hickman said: “This is something I have organised before back in the UK and I was really keen to repeat the event here in Gibraltar. It was an honour to have the Lady Sponsor in attendance and we really do appreciate her enduring support. It shows the dedication and commitment the members of the Squadron have not only to their front line duties but also to support such a worthy cause.”
SSAFA provides support not only for personnel currently serving in the Armed Forces, but also provides vital support for veterans and Armed Forces families.
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