Association of Wrens

Dauntless Weekend
2023-11-03 16:00 - 2023-11-06 10:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

Cenotaph 2023
2023-11-12 | Whitehall, United Kingdom
The ceremony will take place at Whitehall on Sunday 12 November 2023.
Tickets are essential for those taking part (but not for spectators) and will be available for current Association members only.
The list to apply for a ticket will open on Monday 5 June 2023 and close on Friday 14 July 2023.
If you wish to apply for a place, complete the application form located on the members area of the website. Alternatively you can email HQ at office@wrens.org.uk using CENOTAPH TICKET APPLICATION in the subject field and include your membership number. (By applying to attend you give consent for your email address to be shared with the Royal British Legion (RBL) for the purpose of obtaining a ticket). Please note that the email address you use will be the one submitted to the RBL if you are successful. Please do not call the office to register your interest.
We will let you know by Monday 31 July if we are able to offer you a place and will submit your request to the RBL. The RBL will then manage your application.
Availability of tickets will depend on the Association’s allocation from the RBL. In the case of over-subscription, places will be awarded on a lottery-type basis. Please note that priority will be given to those members who have not previously attended.
Only one application per email please.
(Please note that, this year, the RBL will not be reopening the registration portal again in September to allow for additional association registrations, as done in previous years. Instead, any remaining unused tickets will be offered to eligible veterans who are not members or affiliated to a service or unit association, so that they are afforded the opportunity to march in the Cenotaph Parade.)
E-tickets and joining instructions will be sent to participants on 30 and 31 October.
Individual security checks will take place before entry to Horse Guards Parade. Ticket holders are to bring photographic ID and proof of address with them to gain access.
Please note that tickets are non-transferable.
Update 8 August 2023 – please note that the list to attend is now closed for 2023, with all places allocated and members notified. Details of how to apply next year will be included in the spring 2024 edition of The Wren.

Remembrance Sunday at the WRNS Church
2023-11-12 17:00 - 18:30 | St Mary Le Strand Church, Strand, Westminster, London, WC2R 1ES, United Kingdom
St Mary le Strand will be holding a Sung Evensong on Sunday 12 November at 17:00 which will include an Act of Remembrance when a wreath will be laid on behalf of all former members of the WRNS. Everyone is welcome.

Swansea Branch Monthly Meeting
2023-11-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-19 13:00 - 15:00 | The Secret Beach Bar and Kitchen, Mumbles Road, Brynmill, Swansea, SA2 0AY, United Kingdom

Veterans Voices
2023-12-05 13:30 - 16:00 | St Mary’s Church, Fratton Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5PA, United Kingdom
Veterans Places, Pathways, and People South-East (VPPPSE) is hosting a festive event and they want to see you there!

Ceremony of the Keys
2023-12-08 19:20 - 21:30 | Tower of London, West Gate, EC3N 4AB
Date: Friday 8 December 2023
Location: Tower of London, West Gate EC3N 4AB
Time: Must arrive by 19:20 prompt
Robin Fuller, who is Chief Yeoman Warder at The Tower of London, has kindly offered to host 50 complementary places for former Wrens and Women of the Naval Services to attend the Ceremony of The Keys to be followed by the opportunity to join for drinks in the Yeoman Warders Bar.
(Please note this event is open to former Wrens and Women of the Naval Services who may not also be Association members.)
Should the event be oversubscribed, places will be awarded via a lottery-type process.
Application form here
Closing date close of play November 13th 2023

Association of Wrens Christmas Carol Service 2023
2023-12-09 13:30 - 14:30 | St Mary Le Strand Church, Strand, Westminster, London, WC2R 1ES, United Kingdom
The Annual Carol Service will be held on Saturday 9 December.
This is a non-ticketed event, all welcome.

2023 Christmas Fundraising Dinner
2023-12-09 18:00 - 23:59 | HMS President, 72 St Katharine's Way, London, E1W 1UQ
The Association of Wrens (in conjunction with the WRNS BT) 2023 Christmas Fundraising Dinner will be held on Saturday 9 December at HMS President, 72 St Katherine’s Way, London E1W 1UQ
Complete the form online by clicking here or Download Form

Coffee Morning - St Mary le Strand CANCELLED
2024-01-12 11:00 - 14:30 | St Mary Le Strand Church, Strand, Westminster, London, WC2R 1ES, United Kingdom
Due to various circumstances today’s Coffee Morning has been cancelled
Join us for coffee, cake and a chat at our beautiful church on the Strand

Shrewsbury social group meeting
2024-01-12 12:15 - 14:00 | Churchills Cafe and Restuarant, opposite Shrewsbury bus station, Shrewsbury
We meet for lunch or just a coffee, all are welcome .

Wicked Trip - Taunton Informal Group
2024-01-31 19:00 - 22:30
Taunton Branch trip to see Wicked at Bristol Hippodrome

Taunton Informal Group Coffee and Chat
2024-02-01 14:00 - 17:00 | Cosy Club, Hunts Court, Corporation Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AJ, United Kingdom
If you are in Taunton why not come and join us for coffee and a chat

Coffee Morning - St Mary le Strand
2024-02-02 11:00 - 14:30, 2024-03-01 11:00 - 14:30 | St Mary Le Strand Church, Strand, Westminster, London, WC2R 1ES, United Kingdom
Join us for coffee, cake and a chat at our beautiful church on the Strand

Fareham Informal Group Coffee Morning
2024-02-06 10:30 - 12:00 | Masonic Hall, Fareham, Queen's Road, Fareham, PO16 0NN
Members/non-members: All welcome

LGBT+ Veterans Pride Event
2024-02-10 17:00 - 23:00 | HMS Eaglet, East Brunswick Dock, Liverpool, L3 4DZ
Join Fighting With Pride to celebrate LGBT+ History Month and our LGBT+ Veterans with a celebration in the heart of Liverpool

Service of Remembrance to mark the 80th Anniversary of the sinking of the SS Khedive Ismail
2024-02-12 13:00 - 14:00 | St Mary Le Strand Church, Strand, Westminster, London, WC2R 1ES, United Kingdom
Join us for a service of remembrance for those women of the WRNS, QARANC and FANY who lost their lives on SS Khedive Ismail when she was sunk by Japanese torpedoes on 12 February 1944. The worst mercantile tragedy during the Second World War the WRNS lost 17 ladies, the Women’s Territorial Service (East Africa) formerly First Aid Nursing Yeomanry lost 8
personnel and the Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Services lost 51 nursing staff.
Only 3 members of the WRNS and 3 Nursing Sisters were rescued.

Swansea Group - Curry Night
2024-02-13 18:30 - 22:30 | RNA Swansea, Zahfran,Skewen, Swansea

Portsmouth Branch meeting
2024-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Royal Maritime Club, 75-80 Queen Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3HS, United Kingdom
Speaker: Life under the Veil Part 3

Taunton Informal Group - coffee and chat
2024-02-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Cosy Club, Hunts Court, Corporation Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AJ, United Kingdom

Taunton Informal Group - Evening Out
2024-02-16 18:00 - 23:30 | Oake Manor
Neil Diamond and Michael Bubble tribute night and dinner at Oake Manor

South Dorset Branch - meeting and auction
2024-02-21 14:00 - 16:00 | St Aldheims church, Spa Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5EW, United Kingdom

Portsmouth Branch - coffee morning
2024-02-27 10:30 - 12:30 | Royal Maritime Club, 75-80 Queen Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3HS, United Kingdom

Swansea Group - Informal get together
2024-02-27 13:00 - 17:00 | Mary Dillwyn, Fforestfach

Taunton Informal Group - coffee and chat
2024-02-29 14:00 - 17:00 | Cosy Club, Hunts Court, Corporation Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AJ, United Kingdom
Coffee and a chat

Virtual Branch Zoom Meeting
2024-03-04 19:30 - 21:00
The March Virtual Branch Zoom meeting will be held on Monday 4 March 2024 at 19:30.
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.

Fareham Informal Group - Coffee morning
2024-03-05 10:30 - 12:30 | Masonic Hall, Fareham, Queen's Road, Fareham, PO16 0NN

Making Waves, An Extraordinary Virtual Event
2024-03-06 18:30 - 20:00
Join us (The Royal Navy) for an extraordinary virtual event, Making Waves: Women of the Royal Navy, on Wednesday, 6 March, and embrace equality. Learn about the diverse experiences of our ground-breaking servicewomen.
If you’re interested in an exciting, diverse, and rewarding career with the Royal Navy, or know someone who is, sign up for a FREE ticket today!
http://tinyurl.com/MakingWavesVirtualEvent
#RoyalNavy #IWD2024 #InspireInclusion
