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Wymondham Branch

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‘4,700 species’: Portsmouth exhibition celebrates HMS Challenger’s deep-sea discoveries
Published: Sunday 17th of September 2023 07:18:26 PM        


Keel laid for second Type 31 frigate – HMS Active
Published: Saturday 16th of September 2023 12:44:07 PM        


Photo essay: RFA Proteus puts to sea for the first time since conversion
Published: Saturday 16th of September 2023 11:36:13 AM        


2023 Carrier Strike Group deployment begins
Published: Monday 11th of September 2023 07:50:44 AM        


The first fixed-wing UAV lands on a Royal Navy aircraft carrier
Published: Friday 8th of September 2023 12:00:25 AM        


The struggle to get HMS Somerset back to sea
Published: Thursday 7th of September 2023 07:58:19 AM        


Multi Role Support Ships – the future of Royal Navy amphibious capability
Published: Monday 4th of September 2023 08:15:42 AM        


Royal Navy sailors provide guard of honour at last Dunkirk veteran’s funeral
Published: Thursday 31st of August 2023 04:12:49 PM        


Weatherwatch: how a typhoon sank an early Royal Navy submarine
Published: Wednesday 30th of August 2023 06:00:07 AM        


Lost photographs of doomed Arctic explorers to be auctioned – in pictures
Published: Tuesday 29th of August 2023 10:15:49 AM        


Why are no Royal Navy attack submarines at sea?
Published: Tuesday 29th of August 2023 09:52:42 AM        


The F-35 accident report – a reality check for UK Carrier Strike
Published: Friday 25th of August 2023 08:30:50 AM        


Why it’s not the Royal Navy’s job to stop migrant boats
Published: Friday 18th of August 2023 03:37:51 PM        


A Royal Navy heritage attraction on the Clyde – bringing the former HMS Ambuscade home
Published: Tuesday 15th of August 2023 07:57:14 AM        


The war hero without a name: London museum hunts for Wren’s identity
Published: Sunday 6th of August 2023 01:00:12 PM        


Rishi Sunak apologises for past ban on LGBT people serving in military
Published: Wednesday 19th of July 2023 02:26:30 PM        


UK’s armed forces chief says there is no row over cuts with head of army
Published: Tuesday 4th of July 2023 07:19:39 PM        


Alun Thomas obituary
Published: Sunday 18th of June 2023 05:57:07 PM        


Not enough sailors – another Royal Navy personnel crisis is brewing
Published: Friday 16th of June 2023 07:58:23 AM        


Options for the Royal Navy’s Future Air Dominance System and the Type 83 destroyer
Published: Friday 9th of June 2023 08:45:44 AM        


The Royal Navy has ambitious plans for its Future Maritime Aviation Force
Published: Friday 2nd of June 2023 09:06:36 AM        


HMS Westminster refit suspended and her return to service in doubt
Published: Tuesday 30th of May 2023 07:29:26 AM        


Malaysia investigates Chinese barge suspected of links to looting of British WW2 wrecks
Published: Tuesday 30th of May 2023 07:22:35 AM        


The Royal Navy’s ocean survey vessel HMS Scott life extended until 2033
Published: Friday 26th of May 2023 07:56:06 AM        


Should the Royal Navy rebuild its minelaying capability?
Published: Thursday 25th of May 2023 07:40:39 AM        


Navy struggling to keep RFA Fort Victoria operational
Published: Friday 19th of May 2023 09:06:18 AM        


Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates to be fitted with Mk41 vertical launch system
Published: Wednesday 17th of May 2023 11:08:45 AM        


BAE investigating alleged sabotage of next-generation Royal Navy warship
Published: Saturday 13th of May 2023 08:31:51 PM        


The future Royal Navy needs more than technology
Published: Friday 12th of May 2023 09:00:40 AM        


HMS Vanguard finally sails from Devonport after refit lasting more than 7 years
Published: Wednesday 10th of May 2023 12:23:46 AM        

Upcoming Events

Previous Events

Sunday 23rd of April

St. Georges Day Meal

St. Georges Day Meal at Glen Lodge, Bawburgh Golf Club

Sunday 15th of December

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 17th of November

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Thursday 7th of November

Brian Leak's Funeral

Funeral service for Brian Leak will be held at St Mary's Church, Attleborough on Thursday, November 7th at 12 noon, followed by cremation at Breckland Crematorium.

Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, for the H.M.S Ganges Association (Cheques to: Andy Free Charity Account) may be sent c/o Andy Free Independent Family Funeral Director, Fairfields, High Street, Attleborough, NR17 2BT. (01953) 452455.


Wake at the Crown Ellingham.

Sunday 13th of October

Branch Meeting and Trafalgar Day Lunch

At the Kings Head, Ashwellthorpe 11:30


12:30 meal, followed by a quiz.


Brought forward due to several members being away in late October.

Sunday 21st of July

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 16th of June

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 19th of May

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 21st of April

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 17th of March

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 17th of February

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Tuesday 5th of February

Ladies Lunch at Peter Beales

Meet for lunch

Sunday 20th of January

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 13th of January

RNA Christmas Meal

12:00 - 2:00 @ The Stag Attleborough

Tuesday 18th of December

Fish & Chip & Quiz Night

7pm Wymondham Football Club

Sunday 16th of December

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Tuesday 11th of December

Cromer Xmas End of Pier Show

Sunday 18th of November

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 21st of October

Branch Meeting and Trafalgar Day Lunch

At the Kings Head, Ashwellthorpe

Sunday 16th of September

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 9th of September

Bournemouth Trip

9th to 11th September Bournemouth Trip

Sunday 19th of August

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Tuesday 14th of August

Ladies Lunch at Peter Beales

Meet for lunch

Thursday 9th of August

BBQ Clacton

Details to be advised

Sunday 15th of July

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Friday 13th of July

North Norfolk Railway Beer Festival

Meeting at Holt Railway Station at 10am for railway trip to Sheringham.

Beer Festival/Walk/Lunch.

Tuesday 19th of June

Lunch at Peter Beales

Meet for lunch at 12:30

Sunday 17th of June

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 20th of May

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Tuesday 8th of May

Ladies Lunch

Meet 12:30 at Peter Beales Roses

More Info including Menu

Peter Beales Roses, London Road, Attleborough, NR17 1AY

Sunday 22nd of April

St George's Day Meal

At the Kings Head, Ashwellthorpe

12:00

Sunday 15th of April

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 18th of March

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 18th of February

Branch Meeting & Annual General Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 21st of January

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 17th of December

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 19th of November

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 22nd of October

Branch Meeting & Trafalgar Day Lunch

Normal meeting including raffle at 11am followed by lunch at the Kings Head.

Please bring raffle prizes, during lunch we will have the tot and follow the meal with a quiz.

Sunday 17th of September

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 20th of August

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 23rd of July

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 18th of June

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 21st of May

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Wednesday 26th of April

Imperial War Museum London

Details to be confirmed.

Sunday 23rd of April

St George's Day Meal and Branch Meeting

At the Kings Head, Ashwellthorpe

Usual time: 11 am

Monday 3rd of April

Fish, Chips & Quiz Night

Meet 7pm at Wymondham Football Club

Sunday 2nd of April

The Solid Silver 60s Show

60s favourites the Mersey Beats, Dave Berry, Wayne Fontana and Vanity Fair and special guests from the USA Chris Montez.

Theatre Royal, Norwich - 7:30pm


5 tickets sold, row T circle if you would like join us.

Sunday 12th of March

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 12th of February

Branch Meeting & Annual General Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 8th of January

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 11th of December

Branch Meeting & Christmas Meal

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Meeting followed by Christmas Meal

Sunday 13th of November

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 9th of October

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Sunday 11th of September

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Monday 5th of September

Plymouth Trip - 5th to 8th September

Wednesday 17th of August

BBQ Clacton

Details to be advised

Sunday 14th of August

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Wednesday 10th of August

BE POP A LULA at Britannia Pier Great Yarmouth

Live and direct from London's West End.
Roy Orbison, Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, Billy Fury & Buddy Holly.

Tickets £17 + small booking fee

Both the Cox's and Taplin's have booked - if you would like to join us phone the Box Office on 01493 842914 booking id 88916.

Friday 15th of July

Holt - Sheringham Train / Lifeboat station Visit

Details to be advised

Sunday 10th of July

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Tuesday 5th of July

Ladies Only Avanti Coach Trip to Cambridge

Cost £17pp

This is not on the tick list so please contact Fran or Julie if interested.

Saturday 25th of June

Forces Day Meal

Kings Head, Ashwellthorpe.

Monday 13th of June

Southwold Brewery Visit & Fish & Chips

Brewery visit needs booking in advance £12 per person (min 6 persons)

Option of day in town if not interested in above.

Sunday 12th of June

Branch Meeting

At Wymondham Town Football Club

Wednesday 25th of May

Fish, Chips & Quiz Night

Meet 7pm at Wymondham Football Club

Monday 9th of May

Nifty Fifty Ten Pin Bowling

Meet 2pm on car park at NAMCO FUNSCAPE - BOWTHORPE.

Unlimited Bowling (3 hours) for just £5 per person and cup of coffee.

Optional Carvery afterwards at Little Melton.