Royal Naval Association
Bridlington Branch
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BRANCH MEETING
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Thursday 3rd Oct 2025 @ 19:30
Pickle Night
Friday 7th November 2025
What is Pickle Night?
Every November, sailors and veterans celebrate Pickle Night – the lighter, more humorous counterpart to Trafalgar Dinner Night. It marks the voyage of HMS Pickle, the little schooner that carried the news of Nelson’s victory (and death) at Trafalgar back to Britain in 1805.
Unlike the formal Trafalgar dinner, Pickle Night is all about laughter, sea shanties, and Jack Tar humour – a true sailor’s party in honour of the fleet. tickets available from Shipmat secretary Andrew “Max” Wall at £15pp. Only 40 available so get yours ASAP
What’s on the Menu at Pickle Night?
Pickle Night dinners may be lighter in tone than the grand Trafalgar Night, but the food still has a strong nod to Nelson’s Navy. A typical menu features hearty sailor’s fare – think pea & ham soup, salt beef or a good beef stew, and even ship’s biscuits for tradition’s sake. For pudding, it’s usually spotted dick or plum duff with custard, favourites in Nelson’s day.
And of course, no Pickle Night would be complete without the most important course of all – a generous tot of rum! 🍽️🥃⚓️
“HMS Pickle: proof that good things come in small ships.”
More Upcoming Events
Wednesday 1st October: Macmillan Coffee Morning at The Moon Tap, 12pm - 3pm Raffle at 2pm. Donations of tea, coffee, milk, cakes, savouries and raffle prizes most welcome. Please contact S/m Welfare Officer Sarah Newall for further info
Yorkshire Belle
Gin Cruise
On Saturday 26th July, around 30 members of the Bridlington Branch RNA joined a Gin & Rum Cruise for a night to remember. With over 50 gins and rums to choose from, the atmosphere was lively and full of laughter.
Our “Vicars & Tarts” fancy dress theme surprised and delighted fellow passengers (and earned a few strange looks on the way to the boat!). A fantastic evening of fun, friendship, and good spirits was had by all.
See photos below.
AFVBC Bridlington
Bridlington Branch of the Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast club now runs every first and third Saturday of every month at Richies Café/Bar on Queen Mary Promenade, off South Marine Drive. All serving and veteran armed forces are welcome to attend with partners, families and well behaved dogs.
A generous discount on food and drink is applied when you place your order. There are no joining fees and no obligation to attend every meeting, you are welcome to join us when you are free and wish to do so. See S/m President, Mike Rubery for further details.
Saturdays 6th & 20th Sept '25
Our Shipmate Mike Blake has been very busy on our behalf and has managed to negotiate some wonderful discounts for not only our members but also Armed Forces Veterans of Bridlington. Those with a Defence Discount Service Card or proof of service in the UK Armed Forces (Veterans ID card, Veterans Badge, RNA membership card etc.) will receive the following discount benefits.
AUDREYS FISH & CHIPS - 10%
TEA @ 33 - 15%
COOK HOUSE - 25% (With Defence Discount Card) 10% any other form of Veterans ID
RUSTICS RESTAURANT - 20%
TOP 22 CAFE - 10%
RUBY SOHO COFFEE - 10%
SEABIRDS PUB - 10% off Food only
CROWN PAINTS - 20%
TOPPS TILES - 10%
BORO TYRES - 10%
LLOYDS PHARMACY - 20%
THE STAR NAFFERTON - 15%
SHOE ZONE - 10%
BON MARCHE - 10%
WILD BILLS - 10%
NEW LOOK - 10%
PEACOCKS - 10% (Online 20% with DDC)
SIZZLING PUBS (FREINDLY FORRESTER etc) - 10%
HUNGRY HORSE PUBS - 20% on food
RICHIES CAFE/BAR 20% ON EVERYTHING ON DISPLAY OF SERVING ID OR VETERANS DISCOUNT CARD OF ANY KIND
Seacourt Hotel and Carvery Restaurant - 25% Discount on Rooms and food/drink with DDC
