You don’t have to be an iron-pumping action her to join in the ever-expanding programme of sports, experience days, challenges and pastimes under the Thriving Together banner.

But it certainly helps if you are the one running the busy programme…

Pictured left (in shorts, naturally!) is the RNA’s Sports and Comradeship Coordinator ‘Scouse’ Reeves, who on this occasion was co-commentating on the Royal Navy rugby league team’s Betfred Challenge Cup tie against Thatto Heath Crusaders, from St Helens on Merseyside.

The Burnaby Road tie came as a result of the Navy beating the RAF 28-22 in Round 1, a match which Scouse also attended. The Thattomatch was broadcast live by BFBS, so Scouse provided the kind of expert view that only a former clubswinger could muster. Sadly, the Brothers lost to the Merseysiders by 32-24, but the outing proved valuable for Scouse as he also ran a stall explaining the important role comradeship plays in the RNA and how, through the various strands of the Thriving Together programme, the Association is helping bring people together through shared interests, the thrill of a challenging experience or through playing and spectating at number or sports that link in to your serving days – these include golf, cricket and now the newly-formed RNA Football Club, who play their first match this month.