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Our Supported Charity

The Royal Marines Association
Deal Branch & Club
The Strand, Walmer, Deal Kent.

Telephone 01304 375207.
The role of the Royal Marines Association (RMA) is to main-
tain and promote esprit de corps and comradeship amongst
all Royal Marines and their families, past and present. The
RMA is established in Branches all over the country and
overseas to keep members in touch with one another. The
RMA is an integral part of the “Corps Family”.
2018 Bandstand Concert
Club Objectives
To maintain and promote ‘”esprit de corps” and comradeship Royal Marines Association Deal
amongst members of the RMA Deal Branch and Club and to
support them in their aims. Saturday 15th December
To carry out the business of a bonafide members’ club,
providing the means for social activity, mutual helpfulness, Bandstand Carol Concert (starts
mental and moral improvements, recreation and other advan- at 5pm)
tages of social club membership.
To make grants to appropriate charities and other worthy www.rmadeal.co.uk
causes where specific funding has been raised and is available.
Green Beret Assoc. - Royal Marines Association Deal
The Green Beret Association ( GBA ) was formed in Deal in 1976, not in competition to, or as an alternative,
but to stand shoulder to shoulder with the RMA. Most members in Deal, and around the country are members
of both associations.
It’s aim is ‘to foster and maintain the Commando spirit and fellowship in civilian life, and to bring together in
comradeship all former members of the Commando Brigade’.
The Association is open to all those who have completed the Royal Marines Commando course and have gained
the coveted ‘Green Beret’. The Standard is proudly paraded alongside the RMA Branch Standard at many func-
tions and funerals in the area and marches at the Graspan parade in London every year.
The association holds a Annual Dinner each year in Deal, and members travel from far and wide to attend.
Life membership is available, with a frameable certificate, and Blazer badges, tie’s and car stickers can be
purchased. Full details can be obtained from the secretary “Dusty” Miller on 01304374738 or by email at
pdustymiller@hotmail.co.uk .
How to join - MEMBERSHIP; For an Application Form or any queries please call into
the RMA Club. There are 2 categories of membership of the Royal Marines Associ- a-
tion, Deal. - BRANCH MEMBERSHIP.Membership of the Royal Marines Association,
Deal Branch, is open to all serving and former Royal Marines and their immediate
families. Serving or retired members of other branches of the Armed Forces who
have served on the strength of a Royal Marines Unit may also apply for membership.
Branch members are automatically members of the club.
CLUB SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP.Membership of the Royal Marines Association, Deal Club, is open to suitable applicants
who are not eligible for Branch Membership. The current subscription rates for Membership are as follows: BRANCH
MEMBERSHIP CLUB MEMBERSHIP £25.00 £25.00 Joint Membership: £45.00 The membership year runs from 1st
January to 31st December.

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