This week, there are updates on key inputs and outputs, news of a few things in the pipeline – and some gen on the Gen! 

This week, we share another varied run of stories that highlight the power of co-operation, and the strength of sheer determination and will-power.

This week, as we edge ever closer to our centenary edition, we hope you will find a couple of minutes to give us some feedback; there’s news of a special Reflection Bench; D-Day and B-Day ideas – and how to beat a retreat!  

In this week that marks the start of national Stress Awareness Month, we take you on a journey from news of a pertinently-related world-record fundraiser and reports from troubled waters – to personal successes, high hopes, and how to bag a seat at a summer spectacular!  

In a gruelling world-record attempt, legendary polar explorer and retired Royal Marines Commando RSM, Barry ‘Baz’ Gray from Yelverton in Devon, is to lead a group of 12 retired Royal Marines, all over the age of 45, on a 26-mile (42km) marathon speed march around London, in full military kit and carrying 40lb (18kg) back-packs.

We have a packed edition this week as we head towards the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.  There is plenty of inspiration for us all as we also welcome the start of British Summertime and the lengthening days (and if you are reading this in the UK and doing something special on Sunday, don’t forget to put your clocks forward on Saturday night!). 

As a valued supporter, we are pleased to bring you up-to-speed with a weekly round-up of activities from RMA – The Royal Marines Charity and the wider Corps Family.

Firstly, an important DIARY NOTE:  as from next week, this newsletter will instead be with you on THURSDAY AFTERNOONS (no longer on a Wednesday) – we trust you won’t mind the extra day’s wait!

This week, we unveil ‘a lot of excitement’ following an extraordinary and thrilling drum-off at last weekend’s spectacular Mountbatten Festival of Music; and share news of some incredible career moves!

Nicko McBrain’s now historic and never-to-be repeated ‘Legacy of the Royals’ drum kit is being auctioned to raise money for RMA – The Royal Marines Charity and the Grand Order of Water Rats charity, through an online auction that closes at 22:00 on Thursday 14th November 2024.