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Feburary Wren Magazine OUT NOW.
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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 6,000 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.
Paddling at Hayling Island – time-out from the Dauntless Reunion 2011
Over 200 women spent a lively weekend at Hayling Island for the Dauntless Reunion - named after the former WRNS Training Establishment. The event was open to all ex Wrens, RN and former RN female personnel who enjoyed traditional holiday camp games and facilities tinged with the flavour of the Navy! Over £2,000 was raised for the special Friday night WRNS Benevolent Trust fundraiser. See GALLERY
Chrissie Hughes AOW Asst Secretary & Command WO1 Annette Penfold RNR at the Cenotaph Parade 2011
This year 68 members including three RN serving personnel joined the AOW contingent for the Cenotaph Parade led by Chairman Mary Hawthornthwaite. We were fortunate that Command WO1 Annette Penfold had volunteered to act as Parade Marshall and also that we were included in the BBC TV coverage. Earlier that week Mrs Jane Eldridge was featured in a short film telling of her experiences as a WWII Cypher Officer WRNS. See GALLERY
Christmas and Birthday Celebrations at the Wrens’ Church on 10 December 2011
The AOW Carol Service at St Mary le Strand was held on a Saturday afternoon this year and was very well attended. The service was led by The Venerable Martin Poll QHC Royal Navy, Principal Chaplain Royal Navy, Director Naval Chaplaincy Service (Operations) & Archdeacon for the Royal Navy & the AOW Readers were Chairman Mary Hawthornthwaite, Sue Graham Jean Atkins, Linda Mitchell & Lt Cdr Millie Ingham RN. Following the service Vice President Janet Crabtree surprised Martin with a magnificent birthday cake, the congregation sang ‘Happy Birthday’ and the church wardens served wine and mince pies. See GALLERY
HOW TO JOIN
To be eligible you should have served with the WRNS, WRNR, WRNVR, VAD, QARNNS or Royal Navy. Our new membership numbers are increasing as women currently serving with the RN are deciding to join.
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