Updates from HMS Naiad Association
Welcome to the Latest News section of the HMS Naiad Association. Here, we share recent updates on events and anniversaries. We also feature and highlight the many stories and notable events relating to the ship and her ship's company. If you would like to share anything that we can feature we'd love to hear from you.
Latest News
Our most recent event was a visit to the Mayor of Kingston Upon Thames during October 2025.
This followed on from the annual reunion in York at the end of September 2025.
The next organised events will be a visit to Twikenham for the the annual Royal Navy vs. Army rugby match in May 2026.
The next annual reunion will be held in Plymouth in late September 2026.
Former shipmates visit the Mayor of Kingston Upon Thames
On Wednesday 15th October former shipmates Paul Brett, Roy Crawford, and Steve Jay, representing HMS Naiad Association, attended the Guildhall in Kingston Upon Thames for a reception with the Mayor, Cllr Noel Hadjimichael FRSA.
The visit included a tour of the council chambers to view the ship's bell and to the Mayor's parlour to enjoy lunch and discuss the on-going relationship between HMS Naiad and it's affiliation with Kingston Upon Thames, the shared history and future engagement between both.
Paul, Roy and Steve presented a ship's plaque and two presentation plaques containing brass insignia from the ship which will be displayed at the Guildhall alongside existing memorabilia.
The Mayor was keen to invite any member of the association or former shipmates to attend the annual rememberance service at Kingston's war memorial this November and subsequent future events.
It was a great visit and we'd like to extend our thanks to the Mayor and his staff for inviting us along and for his efforts in reigniting the relationship between the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames and HMS Naiad.
Keep in touch about future events..
Details of the next social gatherings can be found below. More details will be published here, but also check-out our Facebook page.
Annual Reunion
The 2025 York Reunion was well attended and included a boat trip on the River Ouse. Please come back for an update on the event and a selection of photographs from the event.
The next reunion will be held in September 2026 in Plymouth. More updates to follow.
Army Navy Rugby
A trip to London to watch the annual rugby match between the Army and the Royal Navy at Twickenham is being planned for May 2026.
Tickets are being purchased for those who have expressed an interest in attending.
Malta
Tentative plans are afoot to organise a trip to Malta in November 2026 for the Remembrance Services.
Please get in touch if you are interested in attending.