​Remembrance Sunday was held this year on the 12th November with G&S URNU playing a leading role as always. The first years put in an excellent effort and the unit was remarked on for their excellent standard of drill, all thanks to the superb training from Sub. Lt. Martin Cullen. Mustered at an unholy hour, everyone was turned out immaculately with Windsor knots tied, shoes sparkling and trousers creased to perfection. The chapel service featured a reading from OCdt Joshua Green and the wreath was laid by 1st year OCdt McGregor. After the service all the university training corps headed back for some light lunch. It was an excellent show by the unit for this very sombre occasion.

​- OCdt Jethro Barclay

​On the 20 October 2017, nearly 212 years after the battle itself, G&S URNU hosted its annual Trafalgar Night Dinner. As usual the evening began with welcome drinks in the mess before we moved through to the drill hall which was dressed from head to toe in bunting and white ensigns. Our entertainment throughout the meal was of course a re-enactment of the battle of Trafalgar which was brought to life by 3 of our very talented students. OCdt Mairi Watt-Cooper gave a fantastic performance as Napoleon, complete with French accent and baguette sword (that she may or may not have snacked on between courses). Lady Hamilton was portrayed by OCdt Joshua Green who proved to be extremely committed to the role and looked fantastic in a skirt and bonnet. Mid Cameron Wragg gave an excellent performance as Lord Nelson and Mid Kieran Smith played a convincing Captain Hardy.  After dinner the Deacon of the Hammermen gave his speech which included a lot of bad puns and then it was our guest speaker’s turn, Captain Carl Lias, to deliver his speech which reminds us why we celebrate this battle every year. Mess fines were handed out and then of course it was time for some out of tune sea shanties to end our fantastic dinner.
After a few drinks in the mess, everyone went back through into the drill hall for the usual after dinner ceilidh. The band was fantastic and even the newcomers to ceilidh dancing were enjoying themselves. Mess games were played and we celebrated the rest of the night with many drinks.
A special thanks must go to OCdt Ciara MacKenzie who produced a fantastic night which was enjoyed by everyone, as well as thanks to our guest speakers for entertaining us all after dinner. I think it’s safe to say it was unforgettable night and one of the highlights of the year for the unit.