HRH Princess Royal was guest of honour at the China Fleet Country Club today as it celebrated its 25th Anniversary of being based in South East Cornwall. Local MP Sheryll Murray was pleased to be one of those welcoming her to the Club.
The China Fleet Country Club was born in Hong Kong as a Royal Navy Canteen on the Wanchai waterfront, to benefit the serving ratings and other ranks of the Royal Navy. The new China Fleet Country Club in Saltash was officially opened in 1991, just a year before the Hong Kong China Fleet Club closed its doors for the last time ready for the Chinese takeover of Hong Kong.
The Trust who run the China Fleet Club continue to serve not only the Royal Navy but their immediate families too. A number of those who have served the Trust with distinction were presented with a thank you gift by the Princess Royal who also has the title of the ‘Chief Commandant for Women in the Royal Navy’.
Following the visit Sheryll Murray said, “I was delighted to be invited to the China Fleet Club in Saltash on Monday when HRH The Princess Royal presented awards to four long serving employees in recognition of the service they had given to the Club. I was pleased to hear how impressed she was with the facilities and in particular the fantastic Aqua Spa. I always enjoy staying at the China Fleet Club and look forward to the opportunity to take advantage of the steam rooms and sauna and all the other facilities in the aqua spa, Gym and swimming pool. The apartments are of a very high standard if you wish to stay. I am also pleased that they allow club membership which gives locals the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of the Club.”