Association of Wrens

Armed Forces Day 2022
2022-06-25 00:00 (Europe/London) | Scarborough, United Kingdom
Armed Forces Day will recognised at many local places around the country.
The National Armed Forces Day 2022 will take place in Scarborough.
Further details to follow.

Non Branch Member Zoom Meeting
2022-07-04 19:30 - 20:30, 2022-08-01 19:30 - 20:30, 2022-09-05 19:30 - 21:00, 2022-10-03 19:30 - 20:30, 2022-11-07 19:30 - 20:30, 2022-12-05 19:30 - 20:30
All members of the AOW who do not belong to a branch are very welcome to join our monthly Zoom meeting.
We have a Chair and a “duty wren” to ensure the smooth running of the meeting.
We have a quick catch up on any news items, or any feedback from the Trustees, and then we just have a chat and a catch up – normally with lots of laughter and “dit spinning”.
Please contact the AOW office for log in details.

AOW Trustees Meeting
2022-07-23 13:00 - 17:00, 2022-09-24 13:00 - 17:00 | Union Jack Club, Sandell Street, London, SE1 8UJ, United Kingdom
Trustees Meeting.
Please contact a Trustee if you would like any items considered for tabling.

AOW Annual General Meeting 2022
2022-10-29 13:30 - 16:00 | Union Jack Club, Sandell Street, London, SE1 8UJ, United Kingdom
Annual General Meeting
Gascoigne Suite, Union Jack Club
Guest Speaker: Rear Admiral Jude Terry OBE
The Agenda will include the adoption of the Association’s revised constitution.
Please contact the office if you wish to attend.

Remembrance Sunday - Marching At Cenotaph
2022-11-13 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.

Remembrance Sunday at St Mary le Strand – The WRNS Church
2022-11-13 17:00 - 18:00 | St Mary Le Strand Church, Strand, Westminster, London, WC2R 1ES, United Kingdom
Remembrance Sunday at St Mary le Strand – The WRNS Church
Sung Evensong will be held at 1700 on Sunday 13th November and will also include an Act of Remembrance when a wreath will be laid in memory of former members of the WRNS. All are welcome to join the service.

Trustees Meeting
2022-11-19 13:00 - 17:00 | Union Jack Club, Sandell Street, London, SE1 8UJ, United Kingdom
Trustees Only Meeting.
Newly appointed and in post Trustees are allocated duties

Annual Carol Service 2022
2022-12-10 13:30 | St Mary Le Strand Church, Strand, Westminster, London, WC2R 1ES, United Kingdom
All welcome to the Annual Carol Service in the WRNS Church, St Mary Le Strand. 1330 Start (tbc)

Annual Fundraising Dinner 2022
2022-12-10 19:00 - 23:00 | Union Jack Club, Sandell Street, London, SE1 8UJ, United Kingdom
Join us for our Annual Fundraising Dinner!
Venue: Gascoigne Suite, Union Jack Club, London.
Bar opens at 1800 (also available during dinner)
Dinner Served 1900
Dress Code: Smart
Maximum attendance 100 (10 tables of 10)
Enjoy this fantastic opportunity to have a get together with fellow AOW comrades whilst helping to raise funds for the Association.
The raffle provides great prizes – some made from our very own crafty wrens, making them unique and extra special!
Please do contact AOW HQ if you would like to offer a raffle prize.
Three course dinner – price to be confirmed
All timings are subject to confirmation.
Booking form will be available in the Summer 2022 magazine, and will also be available here on the website.

Trustees Only meeting
2023-03-18 13:00 - 16:00

WRNS BT AGM 2023
2023-05-17 | HMS Excellent, Portsmouth
THE EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
will be held on
Wednesday 17th May 2023
(Late morning start)
At
Warrant Officers and Senior Rates Mess, HMS Excellent, Portsmouth
Guest Speaker (tbc)

All serving female members of the Royal Navy who joined before November 1993 and all former members of the Women’s Royal Naval Service are cordially invited to attend.
The General Secretary will find it of great help if members let her know if they would like to attend by Tuesday 2 May, as this is an “invitation only” event due to security requirements
Email: generalsecretary@wrnsbt.org.uk or Tel: 02392 655301
WRNS BT Castaway House, 311 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth PO2 8RN
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No new nominations for officers of the Trust are required for 2023.
The present Officers listed below are eligible for re-election.
Chairman: Cdr H E Rimmer MBE RN, Vice Chairman: Capt C E Jordan RN and Hon Treasurer: Ms M Bolam
*Governors / Trustees: Mrs J Crisp, Mrs A Gott, Cdr V Hooton, Mrs M Lindley (Corporate members representative), CPO J Roe RN, CPO S Parkinson RNR, Cdre A Picton MBE RN, Mrs V Radakin and Mrs E Yeats.
*Governors of the Trust shall not be more than seven in number.

Battle of the Atlantic 80 commemorations
2023-05-26 08:00 - 2023-05-28 17:00
The BoA 80 weekend, Friday 26th – Sunday 28th May 2023
Highlights include:

Unveiling of a new national memorial at Our Lady and St Nicholas Church.
Unveiling of a poignant light installation, Atlantic Lights, on the shores of the Mersey.
A military village on the Mersey waterfront with 1940s music and entertainment.
Royal Navy and Merchant Navy vessels in the Mersey, open for visitors.
Flypasts by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight as well as Seafire and Swordfish aircraft.
A concert by HM Royal Marines Band at Liverpool’s Philharmonic Hall. Tickets here: https://www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/all-shows/his-majestys-royal-marines-band-in-concert/5543
Events at Liverpool, Wallasey, and Bootle Town Halls. More info: https://battleoftheatlantic.org/boam-events/
Family and veterans’ days at the Western Approaches Museum. More info: https://liverpoolwarmuseum.co.uk/visiting/explore/
A March of the Medals, including the families of those who served.
A drumhead ceremony at Pier Head on Sunday 28th
There are 10 places for members of the Association to attend a commemorative black-tie dinner with pre-dinner drinks at the Cunard building with 1940s-style entertainment before Musicians from HMRM band will then escort diners as they make the short walk to the formal commemorative dinner, at the neighbouring Crowne Plaza hotel consisting of a three-course dinner and ½ bottle of wine per guests. Speeches by special guests, including First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key KCB CBE, with contributions from BOA80 veterans. Please contact the office if you are interested. The price is £40 per head.
More here: https://battleoftheatlantic.org/

Out of Town Meeting
2023-05-27 13:00 - 17:00 | HMS Eaglet, East Brunswick Dock, Liverpool, L3 4DZ
This year our Out of Town meeting is being held in Liverpool at HMS Eaglet.
The meeting coincides with the Battle of the Atlantic 80 (BoA 80) commemorations. BoA80 is very much an international event. As such, it will include guests and representatives from the armed forces and merchant navies of our international allies.
Guest speaker to be announced

Portsmouth Armed Forces Day
2023-06-17 08:00 - 17:00

National Armed Forces Day
2023-06-24 08:00 - 21:00 | Falmouth

List closes for applications to march at the Cenotaph
2023-07-14

Naval Associations' Biennial Parade - The Cenotaph, London
2023-09-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Whitehall, United Kingdom
The Naval Associations’ Biennial Parade will take place at the Cenotaph on Sunday, 10th September 2023, coinciding with the first anniversary of the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Facilitated by the Royal Naval Association, it is an important opportunity for the Naval Community to join together and remember those we have lost.
In recent years, the Parade has been expanded to the wider naval community and its associations including platoons from the Association of Wrens, Association of Royal Yachtsmen, Submariners Association and the Merchant Navy Association. Shipmates will be marching alongside sailors from both HMS COLLINGWOOD and SULTAN.
Second Sea Lord, Vice Admiral Martin Connell CBE, will be taking the salute with the Royal Naval Volunteer Band Association providing music and the Chaplain of the Fleet, the Venerable Andrew Hillier KHC, conducting the service.
Shipmates wishing to take part should be in King Charles Street for a briefing at 10:25, the Standard Bearers Brief will take place a little earlier at 10:10. The parade is due to conclude at approximately 11:45 with attendees retiring to the Civil Service Club, in Great Scotland Yard for refreshments and to enable serving and veteran personnel from across the Naval Service to gather together.
If you are an RNA Member and would like to march we recommend informing your branch. If you are part of a different Naval association and would like to march, please could your association register by emailing sara@royalnavalassoc.com. If you have any questions please email comms@royalnavalassoc.com.

Association Weekender - Warwick
2023-10-06 - 2023-10-09 | Delta by Marriott Warwick Hotel, A429 Stratford Rd, Budbrooke,, Warwick, CV34 6RE
Join us for our annual Association Weekender!
After the success of lasts years AOW Weekender in Telford, this year we have decided to try Warwick from the 6th -9th October 2023. We are again using JustforGroups the UK holiday Group to manage our booking. The booking form can be found here or you can contact JustforGroups direct;
Admin: 01603 886742
Sales: 01603 886740
Email: carol.files@justforgroups.com
We will be using the Delta by Marriott Warwick Hotel. On Friday evening after dinner there will be a raffle and interactive games just for a laugh with a chance to win a small cash prize. As with last year, there will be a gala dinner on the Saturday evening with an optional trip to the NMA which will coincide with the Ride to the Wall event, or a free day to enjoy Warwick. Sunday will be free to do as you wish.
There are a variety of options available including 1/2/3 night’s accommodation, Gala dinner, an optional excursion to the NMA on the Saturday or you can just come for the Gala dinner only.

The Annual National Service For Seafarers 2023
2023-10-11 17:00 - 18:00 | St Paul’s Cathedral, The Chapter House, St Paul's Churchyard, London, EC4M 8AD
The Annual National Service for Seafarers will take place on at St Paul’s Cathedral at 5pm on Wednesday 11 October 2023.
The Service is an opportunity to commemorate and celebrate all seafarers from across the maritime profession, alongside representatives of all sectors of the seafaring community including the Royal Navy, Merchant Navy, fishing industry, nautical colleges, maritime youth groups and veterans’ associations.
If you would like to apply for a ticket, please register your interest by email to office@wrens.org.uk by Thursday 31 August 2023, including your full name (as it appears on your photographic ID) and Association membership number.
Please be aware that names of guests may be submitted to City of London Police and any other agency or organisation managing the security of the event. Attendees are requested to bring photographic identification.
The doors will open at 3:45pm for entry but you must ensure you arrive in good time for any security requirements in place on the day. If you have not entered the cathedral by 4:30pm unfilled reserved seats will be reallocated, and you may be seated at the first available place. Large bags will not be permitted in the Cathedral.

Association of Wrens Annual General Meeting
2023-10-14 13:30 - 17:00 | Union Jack Club, Sandell Street, London, SE1 8UJ, United Kingdom
The 2023 meeting will take place on Saturday 14 October in the Gascoigne Suite, Union Jack Club, London.
Please contact HQ to register your attendance.

Derbyshire Dales Branch Birthday/Trafalgar Lunch Event
2023-10-17 12:30 - 14:00 | The Gate Inn, Tansley, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5FN, United Kingdom
To be held on Wednesday 17 October at The Gate Inn, Tansley, Matlock DE4 5FN
Meet at 12:30 for lunch at 13:00
Lunch menu may be viewed online
Open to members and their guests
Email enquiries to Rita Sayers – serviceswrendered@gmail.com

Swansea Branch Monthly Meeting
2023-10-17 13:00 - 15:00 | The Secret Beach Bar and Kitchen, Mumbles Road, Brynmill, Swansea, SA2 0AY, United Kingdom

Dauntless Weekend
2023-11-03 16:00 - 2023-11-06 10:00 | Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park, Hillway Road, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, PO35 5PL, United Kingdom

Field of Remembrance - Westminster Abbey
2023-11-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Westminster Abbey
The opening ceremony will be held on Thursday 9 November 2023. Those attending must be in place no later than 10:30.
A limited number of places are available for current Association members. Expressions of interest to be emailed to the office (office@wrens.org.uk) including your membership number.
