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Our last meeting in 2007 was our Christmas lunch. Our
guests included the members of Medway Branch and everyone enjoyed a festive
meal. Our first meeting of 2008 was in February at the earlier time of 1.00
p.m. when we held a social meeting. As always members had plenty to talk
about and time passed so quickly we had to hold the quiz over for another
meeting.
In March, our guest speaker, from the Kent
Air Ambulance, gave us an insight into the high cost of running this very
vital service which is funded entirely by public donations. In April we all
enjoyed our fish and chip lunch. The competition for a small floral table
decoration was won jointly by Queenie Evans and Rosina Lock.
Seven Branch members travelled to London
for the ATS 70th Anniversary Celebration at the Victory Services Club. They
all had a great time and enjoyed meeting old friends. Our grateful thanks
to everyone at HQ for organising such a memorable day. On 17 April, fifteen
members attended a matinee show entitled “We’ll Meet Again – Hits from the
Blitz”, at the Theatre Royal in Margate.
Things quietened down slightly for our May
meeting. After covering the official business and enjoying a welcome cup of
tea, members reminisced about their days in the Services. June saw us
having a social meeting including a game of bingo, which ensured much
laughter due to dropped counters, missed numbers etc. In July, we will hold
our annual tea party in the company of our friends from Medway branch and
members of the local WRENS and WAAF Associations.
So Canterbury Branch continues to flourish
but it would be lovely to see some of our ex-WRAC members at our meetings.
You can be sure of a very warm welcome if you decide to join us. Most
months our meetings are held on the first Wednesday at the Dominican Priory,
St Peter’s Lane, Canterbury. We’d love to see you. |
