9 Dec

Veterans Christmas Breakfast

Pat Middleton has shared this lovely image of the Veterans attending their December/Christmas Breakfast in Market Harborough

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9 Dec

Jean Fenton (nee Miller)

Wren Jean Fenton nee Miller died on 1st December 2024. Wren Writer Married name Fenton D.o.b 26th January 1949 Served in Portsmouth, Plymouth, London Admiralty, Nato Brussels and one year […]

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4 Dec

HMS OARDACIOUS ALL-WOMEN CREW PREPARING FOR CHALLENGE

The 12th December marks the start of HMS Oardacious’ next challenge with its 4th Atlantic crossing manned by its all-women crew, all of which are serving military personnel.  This challenge […]

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3 Dec

Woman of the day – WRNS Officer Jean Laidlaw (circa 1921-2008)

Woman of the Day WRNS officer Jean Laidlaw (circa 1921-2008) of Scotland, the first Wren seconded to the Western Approaches Tactical Unit during WW2 and the brains behind Operation Raspberry […]

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2 Dec

Margaret Ellie Goodson (nee Knee)

GOODSON Margaret Ellie (nee Knee) served 1946-49 in Hamburg and Malta within Communications. Passed away 15th November 2024 Aged 100  

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28 Nov

Joan Pepperday – Secret to long life as she celebrates 100th birthday

Former Chesterfield shopkeeper reveals her secret to long life as she celebrates 100th birthday Joan Pepperday was born on November 24, 1924, in London and evacuated from the city during […]

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