**Event Cancelled** Refunds will follow in due course. Please let the office know if you would like to forego your refund and transfer it as a donation to AOW (we have been asked several times to do this). The Out Of Town, Exeter will now take place on Saturday 24th April 2021 at the […]
The Association of Wrens and Women of the Royal Naval Services are proud to announce a General Meeting via Zoom. To register for this event, please email AOW HQ office@wrens.org.uk Log in details will be forwarded nearer the date.
We are hoping that the “unveiling” of the AOW Centenary commissioned stone at the National Memorial Arboretum will take place on Tuesday 22nd June 2021 in the WRNS Garden, followed by Lunch. We hope to be honoured by the presence of HRH The Princess Royal. All applicants have been contacted by email or post of […]
BINGO? BAKE OFF? A VIRTUAL TEA PARTY? WAYS TO CELEBRATE ARMED FORCES DAY ONLINE THIS YEAR Armed Forces Day is a great opportunity to show your support for our Armed Forces and their families. This year our sailors, marines, soldiers, airmen and airwomen have been busy supporting the response to the Coronavirus pandemic and have […]
We are delighted to announce that this walk will take place, as we want to kick start the Wrens Out Walking events, as and when restrictions allow us to. This event was due to take place last year, but sadly, as with many things, Coronavirus stopped this happening. To ensure the safety of our members, […]
The Naval Veterans Biennial Parade will be held on 12th September 2021 at Whitehall. We would like to put together a WRNS group. Anyone wishing to march, please contact Office@wrens.org.uk before 16th August 2021, and further details will be disclosed.
"LUNCH AT THE GONVILLE HOTEL, CAMBRIDGE, SATURDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER 2021 The Cambridge Informal Group will now be holding a Lunch at the Gonville Hotel, Gonville Place, Cambridge on Saturday 25th September 2021 (postponed from last year) to belatedly celebrate 100 years of the Association of Wrens. Anyone interested in attending please contact Jenny Hannah either […]
Rolled over from our centenary year, 2020, the weekend in Edinburgh (including the AGM) will take place weekend 1/10/21 - 3/10/21. This will include: Friday Evening Reception in The Great Hall, Edinburgh Castle Saturday Afternoon Annual General Meeting, Royal Scots Club Saturday Evening Dinner, Royal Scots Club Sunday Morning, Church Service, Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh **Please […]
By kind permission of Major General Alistair Bruce of Crionaich OBE VR DL, Governor Edinburgh Castle: Evening Reception in The Great Hall, Edinburgh Castle Followed by Beat Retreat by the Royal Marines Band Scotland Open to Association members only Dress: Cocktail Dress (plus warm coat for Beat Retreat) Access to the Castle is via […]
The AOW Annual General Meeting will take place in the Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh. 1330 start. Arrival from 1230. An Association sales table will be located in the meeting room. Guest Speaker: Naval Regional Commander Scotland and Northern Ireland Brigadier Andy Muddiman ADC RM
*This Event is sold out and there is a waiting list in operation* Association Member Only Dinner on Saturday 2nd October 2021 to celebrate the AOW Centenary. 1830 for 1900 With drinks reception Guest of Honour: The Right Honourable Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh (Lord Lieutenant of Edinburgh, Admirable of the Forth) Frank […]
There will be a morning church service at Canongate Kirk. All welcome as this will be the usual Sunday morning service. Our National Standard, together with others will be paraded. Association prayer and readings will be included. Hopefully tea and cake afterwards!
