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Petition: Fund free rail travel for Armed Forces veterans and a nominated companion We ask the Government to fund free rail travel for everyone eligible for a Veterans Railcard, replacing the one-third discount. We also ask that a veteran's nominated companion, such as a spouse or partner, be entitled to free rail travel when travelling with the veteran. Follow the link to sign the petition Fund free rail travel for Armed Forces veterans and a nominated companion - Petitions

More than 100 members of the Weapon Engineering Submarine community gathered in the WO & SRs Mess, HMS Neptune, for the 8th Ian Molyneux WESM Dinner on Wednesday 9 September 2026. Held as part of celebrations marking 125 years of the Submarine Service, the evening brought together serving personnel, veterans, honoured guests and supporters in a fitting celebration of remembrance, friendship and the enduring spirit of the submarine community. The dinner continued to carry Ian’s name with pride, with Mrs…

Donation of Funds In 2020 ‘We Remember Submariners’ helped to both publicise, and contributed to, the crowdfunding to raise funds for the feasibility study into whether COURAGEOUS could be preserved as a permanent exhibit in Devonport as part of the Royal Navy Museums exceeded the cost of the study. It was intended initially that any balance would be donated to help fund the Submariner’s Memorial at the National Arboretum. However, that project was fully funded and has no need of…

On Wednesday 2nd September 2026 We Remember Submariners were invited to attend Veterans Outreach Support Portsmouth’s drop in day. Events Coordinator Mrs Leigh Dodds hosted a table of WRS merchandise and socialised with veterans over tea and a slice of cake. They were celebrating the 125th anniversary of the submarine service with tea and cakes for a group of retired submariners. Many were already WRS members and some even wore the WRS San Juan Rugby shirt. A lovely afternoon was…