Annual Trafalgar Service
Exeter Cathedral
Every year the Flotilla organises a Trafalgar Day Service at Exeter Cathedral. In 2009 the Service was held on Sunday 18th October. The Revd Carl Turner, Canon Precentor officiated with the Bishop of Exeter giving the Address. The First Lesson was read by Admiral of the Fleet Sir Ben Bathurst GCB and the Second by Commander Brian Boxall-Hunt OBE. Lord Nelson's Prayer was read by the Chairman of the Flotilla, Captain Ian Brannam and other prayers by representatives from HMS Vivid, the Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth and the Band of HM Royal Marines, Plymouth.
The large congregation included the Lord Lieutenant and Mrs Dancer, the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Exeter and other senior civic dignitaries and senior Royal Navy and Royal Marine Officers.
There were representatives from Associations all over Devon including the Royal British Legion the RNA, RMA, MNA, Sea Cadets, White Ensign Club and other Naval and Seafaring organisations. HMS Trafalgar was also represented, sadly for the last time, as the submarine de-commissions in December.
Music was provided by HM Royal Marine Band, Plymouth
After the Service the Flotilla held a Reception in the Chapter House
Sadly a fly past by a Seahawk from the Royal Naval Historic Flight had to be cancelled.
The 2010 Service will be held on Sunday 24th October at 1130. For further details contact Chris Seaton on telephone number 01395 514367