ASSOCIATION OF WRENS
SUPPORTING THE WRNS BENEVOLENT TRUST

The Association of Wrens was formed in 1920 yet is still relevant today for those who wish to keep in touch with friends and colleagues from service days.

Over 7,000 women members from both the UK and overseas share a unique camaraderie based on their determination that the spirit of the service is kept alive.

We are very pleased to have serving women of the Royal Navy as members of the Association and welcome this continuity with naval tradition.

WRNS BT AGM

HRH the Princess Royal, Vice Admiral, Chief Commandant for Women, R.N. with Miss Joan Cole CBE (ex-Superintendent WRNS) at the WRNS BT AGM Portsmouth. Phot. FPU RN.

DID YOU SERVE IN THE W.R.N.S. ...

and have a daughter who will be aged between 16 and 25 years on 31 July 2009? If so, she may be eligible for the annual Vera Laughton Mathews Award set up for daughters of ex-W.R.N.S. personnel to enable the successful applicant to take full advantage of higher education or special training opportunities. Closing date for applications 31.7.09. Further details from the secretary Association of Wrens.

STANDARD BEARER'S COMPETITION

Carol Gibbon AOW National Standard Bearer

Carol Gibbon successfully retained her status as National Standard bearer at the competition held on 25 April 2009. The competition was organised by Vice President Ellie Patrick and the judging carried out by three members of the R.N.A.