Hms Calliope

Have you ever walked past the Royal Naval Reserve unit, HMS CALLIOPE on the Gateshead quays and wondered what it's like inside? Well, now you can see!
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Good luck to all the Royal Naval Reserve personnel, including 5 from HMS CALLIOPE heading to Scotland for #ExJW this weekend ⚓🚢 The #RNR are an integral part to the success of this multi-national Military Exercise.
Oh....and good luck to #SunderlandAFC, and the home to the #MaritimeReserves HQ, Portsmouth Football Club on Sunday in the #CheckatradeTrophy final at @wembleystadium ⚽🏆

BZ (well done in Naval parlance) to HMS CALLIOPE #reservist AB Paul Logan who has successfully completed the Royal Naval Reserve Communication and Information Systems (CIS) qualifying course.

Want to do something different with your spare time? How about #adventures, learn new #skills, make new lifelong #friends, make a difference, get fitter and earn extra money? Why not come along to our next Royal Naval Reserve Experience Information Night in HMS CALLIOPE on the Gateshead Quays on Wednesday 3 April starting at 7pm.
To book your place, call 01914909615

📢 hands to flying stations! @HMSDefender's #Wildcat taking off from HMS CALLIOPE on the Gateshead Quays this morning and heading off over the iconic Tyne bridge.
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📢 Secure from Flying Stations! 🚁
A great picture of a Royal Navy Wildcat from #HMSDefender, 209 Flight, RNAS Yeovilton on the HLS at HMS CALLIOPE this evening.
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A big thank you to #QEGateshead for supporting our Royal Naval Reserve recruitment stand today. Talked to lots of amazing #NHS staff and visitors.
Interested in a part time career in the #RNR, then come along to HMS CALLIOPE on the #GatesheadQuays for our Royal Naval Reserve Experience Information Night on Weds 3 Apr starting at 7pm.
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Our Royal Naval Reserve recruitment stand is now set up and ready to go in the #QEGateshead between the #costa and #subway!

If you are in and around the #QEGateshead tomorrow between 10am & 2pm, keep an eye out for our Royal Naval Reserve recruitment stand. Pop along and have a chat to see how you can combine your civilian job with a part-time role in the @RNReserve

Friday Fact: did you know there have been 5 ships and 1 shore establishment to bear the name HMS CALLIOPE?
1808: A 10-gun Cherokee-class brig-sloop launched in 1808 and broken up in 1829
1837: A 28-gun sixth rate launched in 1837. She was used as a floating chapel in 1860 and a factory from 1865. She was broken up in 1883.
... 1884 - 1951: A Calypso-class corvette or third class cruiser launched in 1884. She was used as a Royal Naval Reserve drill ship from 1905 and was renamed HMS Helicon in 1915 and took back the name of HMS Calliope in 1931. She was sold in 1951.
1914 - 1931: A C-class light cruiser launched in 1914, the lead ship of the Calliope subgroup. She was sold in 1931.
1952 - 1968: HMS Calliope was originally the Shoreham-class sloop HMS Falmouth. She was launched in 1932, and renamed HMS Calliope in 1952 when she replaced the 1884 HMS Calliope as the RNR's drill ship. She was broken up in 1968.
1968: One of fourteen #RoyalNavalReserve units, #HMSCalliope is a "stone frigate" situated in Gateshead on the banks of the #RiverTyne between the #TyneBridge and the #GatesheadMillenniumBridge
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More coverage of Tommy Watson being reunited with his WW2 Medals. ⚓🇬🇧

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Did you know the Royal Naval Reserve has over 100 #Reservists based in HMS CALLIOPE on the Gateshead Quays. If you want to find out how you could be part of something different and to book your space:
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Royal Naval Reserve Experience Event
Want to keep fit, make new friends and travel the world in your spare time? Get a taste of life as a reservist at our free Royal Naval Reserve Experience on 3 April 2019. Spaces are limited, so make sure you register your interest in plenty of time.
The event will include a presentation on the Royal Naval Reserve including a tour of the facilities and a chance to speak with other Reservists who combine a full-time career with a part-time ...role with the RNR.
What you’ll need:
You will need to bring along photographic identification and report to the main gate no later than 7PM in order gain access to the event. Under-18s will need to be accompanied by an adult.
About the Royal Naval Reserve
The Royal Naval Reserve is the volunteer force of the Royal Navy. With a basic commitment of 24 days a year, you’ll take part in training exercises, defence drills and adventure activities, often overseas. You could even be mobilised for an operational tour of duty.
You'll develop skills that will benefit your career; experience adventures you couldn't have anywhere else; and serve your country and community. All while maintaining your day job.
To find out more about the Royal Naval Reserve, click here.
Want to speak to someone about joining? Call us on 0345 600 3222.
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Over the weekend, 5 intrepid explorers from HMS CALLIOPE took to the high seas in the #OceanYouthTrust Yacht the James Cook, sailing from Ipswich to the River Tyne.
Being part of the Royal Naval Reserve, personnel are able to take part in a variety of Adventurous Training activities, from offshore sailing to skiing.
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If you want to find out what it is like to be part of the Royal Naval Reserve come along to our next #RoyalNavalReserveExperience event at HMS CALLIOPE on Weds 3 Apr, starting at 7 pm on the Gateshead Quays.
To book your place, search Royal Naval Reserve Experience - Tyneside
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i was a member here and loved every minute of it!!just adding to my navy knowledge which was awesome!!��

Served from 96-2013, loved every minute of it

I was drafted here as ships company inbetween Sea drafts. I was here from Aug 92 to Mar 93, i was then drafted to HMS Ledbury.

Loved my time here being a local lad living in Durham. I enjoyed working with the lads on HMS Orwell which was based there.

Great day out and thanks to all the staff, very friendly and helpful. The whole day went off very smooth and was well organised, I was there photographing a promo golf day, well done to all at HMS Calliope for making us all feel welcome.

i was a member here and loved every minute of it!!just adding to my navy knowledge which was awesome!!��

Served from 96-2013, loved every minute of it

I was drafted here as ships company inbetween Sea drafts. I was here from Aug 92 to Mar 93, i was then drafted to HMS Ledbury.

Loved my time here being a local lad living in Durham. I enjoyed working with the lads on HMS Orwell which was based there.

Great day out and thanks to all the staff, very friendly and helpful. The whole day went off very smooth and was well organised, I was there photographing a promo golf day, well done to all at HMS Calliope for making us all feel welcome.