HMS Collingwood

Sailors from HMS Collingwood are rowing the distance between Portsmouth and Dunkirk ahead of the anniversaries of the Battle of Dunkirk and VE Day. A team of 113 are taking part. From L: PLET Hugh Talbot, AB Chris Crawford and AB Martin Miller.

"We're sailors recreating the journey to Dunkirk to honour veterans"

Private Jason Swindley (MPGS) organised an Easter Egg collection for children staying at Queen Alexandra Hospital. Personnel across HMS Collingwood in Fareham donated over 80 gifts.

"I'm a soldier and collected Easter Eggs for children in hospital"

Musicians at the Royal Marines Band Service (RMBS) have raised tens of thousands of pounds to support their colleague Musician Sophie Ward, who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease at just 26 years old.

"I'm so grateful to the Royal Marines family for supporting my friend"

Early bird tickets have been announced for HMS Collingwood Open Day in Fareham.

Early bird tickets on sale for HMS Collingwood Open Day - details

Royal Navy sailor, Lieutenant Pete Macaulay, is running the London Marathon in April to raise money for a homeless charity that works in Gosport.

"Honoured" sailor to run London Marathon fighting against homelessness

A date has been announced for the annual HMS Collingwood Open Day, where thousands of people will flock to see the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity Field Gun competition and other attractions.

Beloved HMS Collingwood Open Day date announced - when

Commanding Officer, Captain Tim Davey, and AB(AWT) Rosie Coman, 16, cutting the cake to celebrate 85 years of HMS Collingwood.

HMS Collingwood celebrates 85th birthday - pictures

Fareham Remembrance Sunday in West Street, Fareham, on Sunday, November 10, 2024.

Poignant Remembrance Sunday ceremony held in Fareham - pictures

A picture found in a time capsule discovered aboard the Royal Navy minehunter HMS Chiddingfold.

Intriguing time capsule found on HMS Chiddingfold - pictures

A service to commemorate Trafalgar Day and the life of Admiral Lord Nelson took place on Monday, October 21, 2024 at Nelson Monument on Portsdown Hill.

Trafalgar Day remembrance ceremony held at Nelson Monument - pictures

The annual Trafalgar Day service will be taking place at the Nelson Monument along Portsdown Hill on Monday. Pictured is last year's service.

Ceremony at Nelson monument honouring Battle of Trafalgar - when

A memorial obelisk to honour those who died during the sinking of HMS Royal Oak is being unveiled. Pictured is the battleship in Portsmouth Harbour prior to the Second World War.

Obelisk honouring those who died on HMS Royal Oak to be unveiled

Members of the Royal Marines Band Service (RMBS) are putting themselves through 26 hours of gruelling physical workouts to raise money for Sophie Ward, a musician diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease at just 26.

Musicians face 26-hour challenge for colleague after horror diagnosis

Archie Brown 11, of Fareham alongside his father Kevin. Archie has gone through surgery and has had most of a brain tumour removed. He was diagnosed with brain cancer, and has six weeks worth of radiotherapy ahead of him.

"Special" boy improving after surgery but cancer treatment awaits

A mum of two from Portsmouth has taken on an incredible hiking challenge to raise money for Little Troopers.

Phenomenal Royal Navy veteran and mum of two takes on charity hike

Members of the Royal Marines Band Service (RMBS) have been marching round HMS Collingwood to raise money for Sophie Ward, a musician diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.

"Devastated" musicians rally around colleague after severe diagnosis

Shocked musicians have rallied around a colleague who was given a devastating diagnosis at just 26 years old.

Freddie Webb

HMS Excellent on Whale Island aerial view 1970. Bottom right at her mooring is the Royal Yacht Britannia where she was always located when not in use. The grey ship to the left is HMS Rame Head that was a Canadian ship. She was a training ship later followed by HMS Bristol which still uses the birth to this day. Just above the playing field are the barrack blocks.

20 stunning memories of the sailors of Royal Navy's HMS Excellent

Sub Lieutenants Adam Whitelaw and Kieran Kitsell spent a month on board RFA Tidespring, ahead of their deployment on the Portsmouth-based warship HMS Medway.

Adaptable officers gain valuable experience by training in new setting

HMS Collingwood hosted the annual Junior Leaders’ Field Gun Competition on Friday, July 12, 2024. Picture: Sarah Standing (120724-1894)

Portsmouth apprentices win field gunners competition amid strong competition

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18 amazing black and white photos capturing beauty of Portsmouth area

HMS Collingwood held its annual Open Day featuring the Brickwood's Field Gun competition. Visitors were not only treated to a variety of events but were able to tour some of the training facilities at the Establishment. Also there was a fair, entertainment trade, charity and military stands. The field gun completion was won HMS Seahawk for the third consecutive time.Solent Starts Motorcycle Display Team

59 magnificent pictures from HMS Collingwood Open Day 2024

'Unique' family open day at HMS Collingwood - the details

Ad Feature HMS Collingwood open day unveiled – early bird tickets on sale now

A team of 16 veterans and military personnel will be cycling from Poole to Hayling Island in one day to honour those who took part in D-Day.

Dedicated veterans cycling 80 miles for D-Day 80

Early days at HMS Collingwood with thousands on the parade ground in 1943 Picture: IWM-A-18928

12 glorious memories from Royal Navy's HMS Collingwood over the years

HMS Medusa looking smart after restoration ahead of D Day 80. The vessel, in Gosport, played a vital role in the Normandy Landings.

HMS Medusa restored by sailors ahead of D-Day 80th anniversary

Phil and Eleanor Booth,4 enjoy a ride at HMS Collingwood's Open Day.

Unique family open day at HMS Collingwood - here's the details

HMS Collingwood will be welcoming families for its annual open day this summer - and the day will be packed with fun things to do.

Sophie Lewis

Data from the Ministry of Defence shows that a fridge was stolen from HMS Collingwood. A TV was also swiped from HMNB Portsmouth. Picture: Habibur Rahman

TV and fridge stolen from local military bases - MoD data says

The open day at HMS Collingwood features family fun and the popular Field Gun Competition

HMS Collingwood open day date confirmed for 2024

Complaints of damp, mould and squalid conditions have previously been made about HMS Collingwood in Fareham and HMS Sultan. Defence minister James Cartlidge toured both bases following pressure from Gosport MP Dame Caroline Dinenage. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Damp and mould at Navy base prompts minister visit

Dame Caroline Dinenage, Conservative MP for Gosport, said she will continue to raise the issue about military accommodation, saying the current situation is "not good enough". Pictured is the Conservative politician in the House of Commons on Wednesday. Picture: ParliamentTV - House of Commons.

Gosport MP bemoans military accommodation - "it's not good enough"

Dame Caroline Dinenage, Conservative MP for Gosport, speaking about accommodation for armed forces personnel in the House of Commons today (November 20). Picture: ParliamentTV - House of Commons.

MP says forces "deserve better" with some living in "rat-infested" accommodation

Captain Davey laying a wreath.

Royal Navy sailors pay respects to fallen comrades at remembrance services

The crash happened in Newgate Lane in Fareham last night (November 7). Picture: Fareham Police.

Four people injured after huge five-car pile up

Pictured - Re-enactments, performers and military equipment was all on show this weekend.

45 pictures from Lee Victory Festival

The 1944 Spitfire Mk IX on display at the Lee Victory Festival.

23 pictures of people and aircraft at Lee Victory Festival

Picture: Lee Victory Festival Photographers

Military festival returns at Daedalus airfield for first show since 2021

The team with the car and their sponsors (from left) Jason Munro, Andy Painting, David England, Mark Powell and Tony Wells.

Veterans aiming to raise cash for charities by competing in Screwball Rally

From left - Captain Davey, Commodore Sutermeister, Admiral Jones and Lieutenant Kirk at the RNARS shack. Picture by Keith Woodland

Royal Navy Amateur Radio Society’s 30th anniversary get-together

The five sailors from HMS Collingwood's ships company taking on the Man Vs Mountain Rat Race up Snowdon on September 2, 2023. Picture by Keith Woodland, Crown Copyright.

Royal Navy team from HMS Collingwood to tackle the Man Vs Mountain challenge

Commodore Don Mackinnon talking to his son Tom on parade at HMS Raleigh.

Young Portsmouth sailor saluted by his proud father as he enters force

Ali and Dev Wearn are landlady and landlord. Reopening of The Lawrence Arms, Lawrence Road, Southsea, following it's closure in February due to a car crashing into it Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 080723-14)

This Southsea pub has reopened after a five month closure

HMS Collingwood held the Junior Leaders Fieldgun Competition (JRFG) with teams from the RN and Army, Sea Cadets, BAE and UTC Colleges. Junior Leaders Competition Trophies. Picture: Keith Woodland

Here are 34 photographs from Junior Leaders’ Field Gun Competition

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HMS Collingwood open day - in pictures

Here are 7 activities in and around Portsmouth to keep the whole family entertained this weekend.

Here are 7 things to do this weekend including a Navy open day and free music

Picture: Adobe Stock

Hundreds of armed forces homes do not have up-to-date gas safety paperwork

Ian Elsdon receiving his Certificate from Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin KCB, ADC. Also picture is Ian's fiancee Elaine Adland

Ian honoured for over four decades of service to his country

The strength and determination of the Royal Navy was on display at HMS Collingwood Crown copyright: Keith Woodland

Field Gun Crews prepare for annual competition

Royal Engineers in action at HMS Collingwood’s Open Day

Ad Feature Full details for HMS Collingwood Open Day - and a free bus service too

VS sailors saluting the headstones at Haslar cemetery

HMS Collingwood remembers the lives lost in second world war bombing

New adverts for the Help For Heroes' The Veterans' War campaign

Armed forces charity takes to public transport to highlight 'The Veterans' War'

A coffee morning was held in the Chaplaincy at HMS Collingwood with cakes and raffle tickets for sale in aid of Mental Health Awareness week. Three of the event's organisers: (L-R) WO Mark Gower, LPT Holly Cole and CPO Andy Gibbs. Picture by Keith Woodland, Crown Copyright

HMS Collingwood gets behind Mental Health Awareness Week

Radar Contriol HMS Dryad With Joyce Smith nee Wilkinson wearing the headphones we see wrens plotting in the radar room of HMS Dryad, Fareham. This 1954 radar must have been the 'must have' technology in the navy at that time.

11 historic images of HMS Dryad through the years

HMS Collingwood’s open Day returned after a two year absence due to the pandemic. The event featuring the Brickwood’s Field Gun competition saw visitors enjoy stalls, fair, displays as well as the excitement and spectacle the day.:HMS Collingwood open day field gun competition in 2022. Picture: Keith Woodland

Tickets on sale for HMS Collingwood open day

Picture: Keith Woodland / Royal Navy

HMS Collingwood open day promises family fun and insight into naval life

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