In bringing you this week’s news, we also look forward to supporting the 52nd Mountbatten Festival of Music this weekend at the Royal Albert Hall in London. It not only promises to be a truly unique experience for the audiences attending the three sell-out concerts, but will guarantee a ‘watch this space’ moment in next week’s Update when we will have a lot of extra excitement to share!
This week, we bring you much-awaited news about national D-Day commemorations; unexpected issues faced by some of our amazing fundraisers; and how to keep the Corps close to a loved one’s heart.
When we caught up with inspirational former Royal Marine, Jonathan Rees, just before Christmas, he was over a third of the way into his 32-week ‘Commando Don’t Drink Challenge’.
Now. still dry and on week 22, he could not have imagined how quickly all the positive things that had begun to turn his life around just a few weeks’ ago would be put to the ultimate test.
This week, alongside poignant examples of much-needed support provided, there is something of a travel theme running through the news – from an Albanian trek and a Maltese run, to another surprise from the world of music and how to bag the perfect travel companion!
We hope that you are as inspired as us by the news of some incredibly ambitious future fundraising that puts a real spotlight on the generosity, dedication and true grit of our many supporters and fundraisers. We love you all!
This week, there’s a chance to tell us what you think about our Royal Marines Shop; news on the healing value of camaraderie; we put some of our supporters on the watchlist, and it’s ‘last chance saloon’ for those looking to book one of the few remaining sought-after tickets for this year’s MFM!
Due to a technical issue, the majority of newsletters did not reach their intended destination last week and so we must apologise for this and for repeating some of the news below for the benefit of those who missed out: also to the handful of our readers who did receive last Wednesday’s edition for any confusion in maybe thinking it is Groundhog Day already (Friday 2nd February).
“The Royal Marines family is truly remarkable. Dave and Alan are testament to the strength of the Corps, its values and standards and wider message of belonging”
This year’s Royal Marines’ 360th Birthday theme is reflected in much of the news we share this week; we honour and pay tribute to valued supporters and fundraisers; and it’s ‘last chance saloon’ for those looking to book one of the few remaining sought-after tickets for this year’s MFM!