Aldershot Informal Group
2026-04-11 10:15 - 11:45 (Europe/London) | Scout Hut, Manor Park, Church Hill. Aldershot, GU12 4JU, Scout Hut Manor Park Church Hill, Aldershot, GU12 4JU, United Kingdom
Scout Hut, Manor Park, Church Hill, Aldershot, GU12 4JU

Virtual Branch Zoom Meeting April
2026-04-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Zoom
PONN (MH) Abigail Wright, co-Secretary of the Naval Servicewomen’s Network, will join the meeting to talk about her work in mental health, specifically for the submarine service, which led to her being named Defence Woman of the Year 2025.

AOW Edinburgh Branch 80 Anniversary Weekend
2026-04-17 - 2026-04-19 | Edinburgh
Following an over-whelming response and a huge flurry of booking forms, the list for the Friday Evening Reception / Gala Dinner / Saturday Afternoon Reception is now closed.
We will maintain a Reserve List for any further requests received, but as most have paid as soon as their places have been confirmed I’m not sure that places will become available.
We are sorry if you had planned to attend, but sadly we are restricted by the venue capacity and have processed reservations on a first come first served basis.”

Coffee Morning - St Mary le Strand
2026-04-17 11:00 - 14:00 | St Mary Le Strand Church, Strand, Westminster, London, WC2R 1ES, United Kingdom
Drop into our lovely church on the Strand for coffee, cake and a chat. Everyone welcome

AOW Out of Town Meeting
2026-04-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Edinburgh

Swindon & District St George's Day dinner
2026-04-23 19:00 - 23:00

Coastal Forces Monument Appeal Charity Extra Crowdfunding Weekend 8–11 May 2026
2026-05-08 - 2026-05-11
Amy Goodman’s figure will form part of the Coastal Forces memorial which is due to be unveiled in Portsmouth, Hampshire, in 2027. The work will be modelled on the late Eve Branson, who served as a signaller during World War Two and was the mother of tycoon Sir Richard Branson. Wrens – members of the Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS) – filled a variety of roles left by men between 1917 and 1993, serving in both world wars.
“It is incredible to think we are celebrating over a century of women in the Coastal Forces, and their extraordinary journey since World War One to the current day where we have several female admirals and many women in other senior command roles.”
Janet Crabtree, Chairman of the Association of Wrens said the monument would “help educate new generations about the important contribution of members of the Women’s Royal Naval Service”. She said their service was “pivotal to the emancipation and equality of women, culminating in Wrens serving at sea from October 1990”.
A Donation link will be live during these 4 days.

Virtual Branch Zoom Meeting May Mandy Powell will be giving a talk on the Dauntless Project 1946-81
2026-05-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Zoom
TALK
Mandy Powell will be giving a talk on the Dauntless Project 1946-81

Primarily for members who do not belong to a Branch or Informal Group, please contact the office (office@wrens.org.uk) if you would like to attend.

Swindon & District Meet
2026-05-20 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-06-17 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-07-08 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-08-19 19:00 - 21:30
Community Room Tesco Extra, Ocotal Way, Swindon, SN1 2EH

Virtual Branch Zoom Meeting AOW Chairman Janet Crabtree will join us to talk about the St Mary Le Strand (SMLS) Restoration Project
2026-06-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Zoom
Monday 1 June 1930 – AOW Chairman Janet Crabtree will join us to talk about the St Mary Le Strand (SMLS) Restoration Project – ‘The Jewel in the Strand’. Janet will join the meeting at about 20.00.
Primarily for members who do not belong to a Branch or Informal Group, please contact the office (office@wrens.org.uk) if you would like to attend.

Virtual Branch Zoom Meeting July
2026-07-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Zoom
Primarily for members who do not belong to a Branch or Informal Group, please contact the office (office@wrens.org.uk) if you would like to attend.

WRNS BT AGM 2026
2026-07-22 | HMS Eaglet, East Brunswick Dock, Liverpool, L3 4DZ
We are pleased to share details of the upcoming WRNS BT Annual Presentation, which will take place on Wednesday 22 July at HMS Eaglet, Liverpool. Final timings for the event are to be confirmed and will be shared in due course.
The Presentation will include a special guest speaker, and the event will provide an opportunity to hear updates on the ongoing work of WRNS BT and to come together with fellow supporters.
If you would be interested in attending, please register your interest via the link below. Further information, including confirmed timings and logistical details, will then be shared with those who register.
👉 WRNS BT Annual presentation survey
Please note that numbers may be limited due to venue capacity.

Virtual Branch Zoom Meeting Aug
2026-08-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Zoom

1966 Reunion Dinner - Portsmouth August 2026
2026-08-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Zoom
This event is now at full capacity. Waiting list only.

DID YOU JOIN THE WRNS IN 1966?
IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE OUR 60 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!
COME AND JOIN THE PARTY ON
7th AUGUST 2026
AT THE
ROYAL MARITIME HOTEL, PORTSMOUTH
3 course dinne
All interested and for further information please contact:
Maxine Higgins on 07718 744714 or Maxine_higgins@yahoo.co.uk
This special year needs celebrating, whether you were
Victory, Warspite, Theseus or Ajax
come along and join friends old and new and celebrate the camaraderie we all share!

Virtual Branch Zoom Meeting Sept
2026-09-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Zoom

Swindon & District Meet Hall & Woodhouse Wichelstow
2026-09-16 10:30 - 14:00
Hall & Woodhouse Wichelstow

Virtual Branch Zoom Meeting Oct
2026-10-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Zoom

Association of Wrens Annual General Meeting 2026 and Dinner
2026-10-10 13:00 - 15:30 | Village Hotel Bristol, Bullfinch Close,, Bristol, Avon, BS34 6FG, United Kingdom
The 2026 AGM will be held on Saturday 10th October – at the Village Hotel in, Bristol.
This will be followed by a Dinner in the evening.
The informal dinner begins at 19.30, and will comprise of a three course set menu Book your place for the Dinner by clicking the below link
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FRNEQNPFCJ736

Swindon & District Meet Cobbs Farm Shop Hungerford
2026-10-15 10:30 - 14:00
Meet at Cobbs Farm Shop Hungerford

Virtual Branch Zoom Meeting Nov
2026-11-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Zoom

Field of Remembrance 2026
2026-11-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Westminster Abbey
The Field of Remembrance for 2026 will be held at Westminster Abbey.
A limited number of tickets will be available for current Association members. Please email the office at office@wrens.org.uk to register your interest.

Remembrance Sunday - Marching At Cenotaph
2026-11-08 09:00 - 13:30 | Whitehall, United Kingdom
Successful applicants will be informed by the RBL. Tickets and instructions will be sent electronically, directly from RBL.
Tickets and identification will be needed on the day to allow entry into Horseguards Parade to form up.

Swindon & District Meet
2026-11-11 10:30 - 14:00

Virtual Branch Zoom Meeting Dec
2026-12-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Zoom

Association of Wrens Carol Service 2026
2026-12-12 13:00 - 14:00 | St Mary Le Strand Church, Strand, Westminster, London, WC2R 1ES, United Kingdom
The service this year will be held at St Mary le Strand.
All welcome and no need to register your interest.
Carol Service St Mary le Strand
