Raise a Glass

I was very sorry to miss the Pub Event tonight. Duty called at the Sea Cadets where I am Chaplain, and was committed to being on parade. It is difficult to get there very often, so I make it a 'must' to go once a month, usually on the evening of the formal inspection, when there is also a "church parade" at which I officiate.

Chaplain's Cap Badge

The Pub evenings are a splendid idea. I have been once to one, and it gathered a large number of OHs and a wide cross section of ages and backgrounds. The informality and the opportunity to drop in and out works.

Splice the Mainbrace!

Although not at the pub event I did raise a glass in the wardroom of the Unit after parade - it fell to me to ring the bell and splice the mainbrace following my new appointment.