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Royal Navy Patrol Service Association Annual Memorial Service Returns to Lowestoft

Everyone is welcome at the Royal Navy Patrol Service Association’s annual reunion service at the National Memorial in Belle Vue Park, Lowestoft, on Saturday 3 October at 11.00.

26 Sep 2026 Read more

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Royal Navy Patrol Service Association Marks 30 Years of HMS Wildfire III Remembrance

The Royal Navy Patrol Service Association returned to Queenborough for the 30th annual HMS Wildfire III parade and service, held on the site of the former wartime minesweeper base.

26 Sep 2026 Read more

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Remembering HMT Othello and HMS Yorkshire Belle

A memorial ceremony in Grimsby will mark the 85th anniversary of the loss of HMT Othello, alongside a linked ceremony in Bridlington for HMS Yorkshire Belle.

19 Feb 2026 Read more

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Monument Appeal January Update Reports Winter Progress

A January update reports progress on the Coastal Forces monument project over the Christmas period.

13 Jan 2026 Read more

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Coastal Forces Monument Fundraising Launch Announced

The Coastal Forces Heritage Trust has launched fundraising for a new Coastal Forces monument.

16 Nov 2025 Read more