This week we take time to pause and honour all those in the Royal Marines Family who have lost their lives in conflicts around the globe over the past 359 years

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. We will remember them.

It is a stark reminder, too, of those who each day put their lives on the line in the service and defence of our country – and of their families back home – and why they are so deserving of the lifelong support offered by our Charity.

Bryony Crump, a member of Exmouth Yarn-Bombers, has been working on a unique Remembrance Day post box topper since July. Hours of work and skill have been dedicated to producing her work of art that has appeared on a post box on The Strand in the centre of the Devon seaside town this week.

From the north of Scotland to the south of England, there is lots to check out this week – and lots, too, to bid on in our upcoming Charity Auction; our teams have been out and around ‘getting the gen’ with some of our many valued  partners;  as always, there is plenty of feedback from inspirational fundraisers – and last but not least, we wrap up with this week’s Shopping Corner!

RMA-The Royal Marines Charity has received £95,330 from The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust through its Reaching and Supporting Armed Forces Communities fund to offer transition support to Long Service Leavers.  

This Saturday marks the 359th Birthday of the Royal Marines. It is a time to celebrate this remarkable Corps and the wider Royal Marines Family. We are supremely proud to be their own dedicated Charity and Association. Check out our website to read the Commandant General Royal Marines’ Birthday Message to the Corps.

This week, we bring you another bumper edition with celebrity updates; more incredible fundraising challenges; a world-record attempt; lots of runaway successes and how the power of camaraderie can overcome adversity; and yes – Christmas is coming!

This week, there is plenty of news featuring Courage, Determination, Unselfishness and Cheerfulness in spades – Commando Spirit in action.