GOSPORT BRANCH
Established 1981
President - Captain Chris Groves
Vice President - Les Catlin BEM
Chairman - Steve Thorpe MBE
Branch Chaplain - Rev Ralph Barber KHC RN



BRANCH HOG ROAST AND SOCIAL 2025
Following the success of the 2024 summer social, Gosport Submariners Associated stuck with the tried and tested formula for this year’s event. It was, once again, an excellent evening at the RNA Club in Gosport, with over 100 Gosport Submariners Association members, family and friends. Organised by the Social Sec team of Pinky Floyd and Jock England supported by the rest of the committee. The Chairman, Stevie Thorpe, opened the evening by welcoming our Guest of Honour, The Mayor of Gosport, Kirsten Bradley and her escort Jon Bradley. He kept it short and sweet so the evening festivities could proceed apace. However, not missing ‘Birthday Tots’, particularly as it seems half the committee have June birthdays (coincidence?)!
The buffet was declared open. Again, if it’s not broke don’t fix it! Another excellent Hog Roast was served by Calshot Catering.
Entertainment was provided by Jenny June, one half of The Petites from last year. She started with some soft music, while we ate. Then worked up to some dance floor belters during the second set. One nameless committee member showed the Mayoress how to do the three basic matelot dances while barely shuffling the feet. She was visibly impressed, (?) and one dance seemed to be plenty before she politely excused herself!
The excellent singer took a short and well-earned break while Jock did the raffle. Much to the delight of the winners and usual grumblings from the losers (or was that just me?!). It turned out there were in fact no losers, because Mr and Mrs Adi and Karen Mawby collected the used tickets to use at a children’s raffle at QA Hospital.
A brilliant evening. Thanks to all who organised it and particularly all the members and guests who turned up to enjoy themselves.








