HMS Liverpool Association holds its annual meeting and reunion on Whale Island on Saturday, June 12. Full details are available from John Parker at jparker51 @btinternet.com or by calling 023 9252 1222.

* Did you do your National Service in the Royal Artillery at Park Hill Camp, Oswestry, in the 1950s and 1960s? A reunion is being organised, contact DW Bishop, 21 Knights Avenue, Claham, Bedford MK41 5DF.

* Recruits are being sought for RAF El Firdan – a thriving organisation. Write to J Leatherbarrow, 65 Westview, Parbold, Wigan WN8 7NT for further information.

DIARY DATES: Today: HMS Ganges Association meets in the Feversham Street headquarters of the Bradford Sea Cadets at 20.00 hours.

Bradford Central Branch of the Royal British Legion meets in Unit 16 Listerhills Science Park at 13.00 hours.

Wednesday: Russian Convoy Club meets in Eastborough WMC, Dewsbury, at 12.00 hours.

Low Moor and Wyke branch of the Royal British Legion meets in the Harold Club at 20.00 hours.

Thursday: Submariners Association meets in Tong Street Conservative Club at 20.00 hours.