Association of Wrens

Virtual Branch Zoom Meeting April
2026-04-13 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | 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.

Aldershot Informal Group
2026-04-11 10:15 - 11:45, 2026-03-14 10:15 - 11:45 | 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

Coffee Morning - St Mary le Strand
2026-04-10 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-27 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-20 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-13 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-06 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-05 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-07 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

Swindon & District Meet 1030 Meet at The Three Trees Chiseldon
2026-03-18 10:30 - 14:00 | Studley Grange Garden Centre

Virtual Branch Zoom Meeting - March
2026-03-02 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.

Thames River Cruise 2025
2025-12-13 18:00 - 22:00 | Westminster Pier, Westminster Pier, Londond, London, SW1A 2JH, United Kingdom
Leaving from Westminster pier at 18:00 (Embarkation 17:45)
You can you use the payment link below to book your place or you can call the office if you prefer.
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BWCMM5SUKNQE6

Association of Wrens Carol Service
2025-12-13 13:30 - 15:00 | 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
Saturday 13th December 13:30
Please click the below link to the website where you will find links to the Live Stream of the Wrens’ Carol Service. Hope this help people join in who otherwise could not be here.
On YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/live/aYDCtzM5Dqk?si=aIDN0VXetO4Ncr4U
And on FaceBook:
https://fb.me/e/8eGDprqTJ

Portsmouth Branch Meeting
2025-12-09 19:15 - 21:15 | Royal Maritime Club, 75-80 Queen Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3HS, United Kingdom
Christmas Party

Virtual Branch Zoom Meeting
2025-12-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Zoom

Portsmouth Branch - coffee morning
2025-11-25 10:30 - 23:30, 2025-10-28 10:30 - 23:30 | Royal Maritime Club, 75-80 Queen Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3HS, United Kingdom

National Arboretum Visit
2025-11-22 10:00 - 16:00 | National Memorial & Arboretum
🌿 National Memorial Arboretum Visit
📅 Saturday 22 November
🕙 1000 – 1600
(Arrive at your own pace, no pressure on timing)
Places are limited so please confirm as soon as you can if you would like to attend
✨This will be an informal relaxed day of reflection, good food, and community
🍴 Event Details
11.30 am The land train will take the group for a tour of the grounds

1pm /1.30pm Two-course meal with water, tea & coffee
Menu options: Meat, Fish, or Vegetarian (chosen on the day)
Total cost: £27.00 per person
Raffle: Please feel free to bring a donation
Payment Details Please use the below secure payment link to make your payment

https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/VPX7CEVW45YMU

Mobility option: Motorised scooters available for hire (£10 per day, advance booking recommended)

🚗 Travel & Parking
Free shuttle bus available from Tamworth Train Station to the NMA

Self-drive: onsite parking available

£8 on the day
£5 if prepaid via NMA website
Tamworth hotels, the Travelodge, Premier Inn, Tamworth Arms
DO NOT BOOK THE HOLIDAY INN in Tamworth
Lichfield hotels, the George Hotel, Premier Innkeepers Hotel or the Swan

Swindon & District Meet
2025-11-20 10:30 - 14:00 | Studley Grange Garden Centre

Portsmouth Branch Meeting
2025-11-11 19:15 - 21:15, 2025-10-14 19:15 - 21:15 | Royal Maritime Club, 75-80 Queen Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3HS, United Kingdom

Cenotaph 2025
2025-11-09 08:00 - 17:00
https://forms.gle/bhCeoFiBZdpJdCwC6
To March please complete this form by July
Please copy and paste the link into your browser

Bristol Branch Afternoon Tea
2025-11-01 13:00 - 16:00
We wish to invite you to a special afternoon tea to celebrate our 65th anniversary. The event will be held on Saturday 1st November 2025 at HMS Flying Fox, Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2NS from 1300 – 1600. Do join us for a walk down memory lane with fellow members past and present.
The theme of the event is “Service, Friendship and Shared Memories” and we are asking attendees to email a short bio (with a photo if possible) of their WRNS service to bristolaow@gmail.com to share with other attendees.
We are honoured that the Lord Lieutenant of Bristol, Mrs Peaches Golding has agreed to attend as our Guest of Honour.
If you would like to join us, kindly RSVP to bristolaow@gmail.com with your preferred contact detail.
We do hope to see you there.
Best wishes
Gillian Orchard Preece
Chairman
Bristol Branch Association of Wrens

Chester Branch - Trafalgar Day
2025-10-21 | Mill Hotel, Chester

Swindon & District Meet
2025-10-16 10:30 - 14:00 | St Peters Church, Marlborough

Edinburgh & District Branch Meeting
2025-10-13 19:00 - 20:30 | SVR Whitefoord House, Canongate, Edinburgh.
This meeting takes place on the second Monday of the months of March to October (Inclusive)
Zoom link can be available for those unable to attend in person

Association of Wrens Annual General Meeting 2025
2025-09-27 13:30 - 17:00 | Union Jack Club, Sandell Street, London, SE1 8UJ, United Kingdom
The 2025 AGM will take place on Saturday 27th September 2025 at 13.30 at The Union Jack Club, Sandell St, Waterloo London SE1 8UJ
Please contact HQ to register your attendance.
