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Northern Area would like to introduce the new Branch Support Officer for the north west, Laura Cort. Laura will be joining Stuart Gray in providing support and assistance for branches throughout the area. Laura has been an active volunteer for a number of years for the Multiple Sclerosis Society, helping with all aspects of charity work from welfare to event organising which she found extremely rewarding. Laura’s father-in-law was an airframe technician deployed during the Suez crisis in Aden, and upon returning to the UK, was stationed at RAF Martlesham where he worked on the Fairey Delta 2. More recently her brother-in-law has just completed 13 years of service, starting as a telecommunications operator and left as a TG4 ICT tech- nician. He carried out tours in Iraq, Afghanistan and Qatar. Laura has seen first hand how charities such as The Royal Air Forces Associa- tion have helped her family through difficult times and she wants to be able to support the branches and Association to continue to provide help and support to the RAF family. She is very much looking forward to meeting and working with branches and their members in the future. BRANCH SUPPORT OFFICER AREA CONFERENCE 2018 Northern Area Newsletter December/January Inside this issue: Christmas closure 2 Branch AGMs 2 1056 and 1056a forms 2 Honours and awards 2 Branch news 3 Preston Wings Centre 3 Contact Details 4 Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year from your President, Air Commodore Richard Corney (ret’d), Chairman, Martin Watkins, Area Council, Area Director, Amy Robinson, Michael, Kirsten, Karen, Adele, Stuart, Laura, Ian and Sam. The 2018 Northern Area Conference will be held Friday 16 to Sunday 18 March at the Newcastle Gateshead Marriott Hotel. All details, costs of the event and how to book your delegate place and accommodation have been forwarded to the branch secretaries and we ask that all booking forms are returned to us as soon as possible to guarantee places. If you still have not received the conference information, or if you would like to attend as a member please contact the area office on 01772 426930, or alternatively email [email protected]
Transcript of Newsletter - rafa.org.uk€¦ · tion have helped her family through difficult times and she wants...
Northern Area would like to introduce the new Branch Support Officer for the
north west Laura Cort Laura will be joining Stuart Gray in providing support
and assistance for branches throughout the area
Laura has been an active volunteer for a number of years for the Multiple
Sclerosis Society helping with all aspects of charity work from welfare to event
organising which she found extremely rewarding Laurarsquos father-in-law was an
airframe technician deployed during the Suez crisis in Aden and upon returning
to the UK was stationed at RAF Martlesham where he worked on the Fairey
Delta 2 More recently her brother-in-law has just completed 13 years of
service starting as a telecommunications operator and left as a TG4 ICT tech-
nician He carried out tours in Iraq Afghanistan and Qatar
Laura has seen first hand how charities such as The Royal Air Forces Associa-
tion have helped her family through difficult times and she wants to be able to
support the branches and Association to continue to provide help and support
to the RAF family She is very much looking forward to meeting and working
with branches and their members in the future
BRANCH SUPPORT OFFICER
AREA CONFERENCE 2018
Northern Area
Newsletter
DecemberJanuary
Ins ide th i s
i ssue
Christmas
closure
2
Branch AGMs 2
1056 and
1056a forms
2
Honours and
awards
2
Branch news 3
Preston Wings
Centre
3
Contact
Details
4
Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year from your
President Air Commodore Richard Corney (retrsquod) Chairman Martin
Watkins Area Council Area Director Amy Robinson Michael Kirsten
Karen Adele Stuart Laura Ian and Sam
The 2018 Northern Area Conference will be held Friday 16 to Sunday 18 March
at the Newcastle Gateshead Marriott Hotel
All details costs of the event and how to book your delegate place and
accommodation have been forwarded to the branch secretaries and we ask
that all booking forms are returned to us as soon as possible to guarantee
places
If you still have not received the conference information or if you would like to
attend as a member please contact the area office on 01772 426930 or
alternatively email northernrafaorguk
P a g e 2
CHRISTMAS CLOSURES
Please note the area offices will be closed from the afternoon of
Friday 22 December 2017 until Monday 1 January 2018 inclusive
BRANCH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS 2018
A polite reminder for any branches still to return their AGM notification to
please ensure these are returned to the area office by no later than
Friday 19 January 2018
As in previous years we are able to notify members on your behalf
please note there is a minimal cost for this service for paper envelopes
and postage
1056 AND 1056A FORMS
HONOURS AND AWARDS
Upon completion of the branchclub AGM it is mandatory that the
10561056A forms are completed and returned to the area office by no
later than Friday 6 April 2018
It is essential that we have current and up-to-date information of the
branch officers ensuring that all correspondence reaches the appropri-
ate individuals
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond who could be nomi-
nated for an award The Association is committed to rewarding dedicated
individuals whose efforts go above and beyond
There are multiple levels of recognition available each with a slightly dif-
ferent process of application
Nominations are treated in the strictest of confidence and the nominee
should not be informed of the nomination as it is not fair to raise
expectations Authors cannot under any circumstances nominate
themselves
Attached you will find a copy of the form and a guide outlining the policy
and procedure for submitting a nomination Please ensure that all forms
are returned and addressed FAO the Area Director by no later than Friday
26 January 2018
P a g e 3
PRESTON WINGS CENTRE
The Wings Centre offers activities events and services for the Armed Forces community and the people of Preston We are always more than happy to welcome our branches and members so why not come along and pay us a visit
BRANCH NEWS
Over 250 people attended the recent annual
commemoration of the Battle of Britain Service at
St Andrewrsquos Church in Newcastle organised by
the Newcastle and Gateshead branch
Various dignitaries and VIPs representing the
RAF RAF Association and mayoral party were in
attendance Personnel from RAF Boulmer and
the Northumbrian Universities Air Squadron
cadets from the local ATC Squadron and 15 RAF
Association standard bearers all proudly shown
representing the various military organisations
Always striving to improve on past successes the
Huddersfield Branch came up with the idea of
running a six day pop-up shop n Huddersfield
town centre in aid of the 2017 Wings Appeal
(11 to 16 September) The event was opened by
the Mayor of Kirklees Councillor Christine
Iredale and very quickly proved to be a popular
attraction with visitors being able to pop along
and enjoy tea coffee biscuits and a chat
Monday 1000 to 1200hrs Digital drop-in 1300 to 1500hrs Board gaming Tuesday 1000 to 1200hrs Paper crafts Wednesday 1000 to 1500hrs Welfare clinic Thursday 1000 to 1200hrs NAAFI break Friday 1000 to 1200hrs Knitting circle 1300 to 1500hrs Time for art
For further information on future
events and activities taking
place please contact the Wings
Centre Manager Ian Barber on
northernrafaorguk or by
calling 01772 426930
Follow us on
CONTACT DETAILS
Amy Robinson - Area Director
01772 426934amyrobinsonrafaorguk
Laura Cort - Branch Support Officer
07455 415651 | lauracortrafaorguk
Stuart Gray - Branch Support Officer
07557 901270 | stuartgrayrafaorguk
Samantha Loughlin - Area Administrator
01772 426931 | samanthaloughlinrafaorguk
Ian Barber - Wings Centre Manager
01772 426938 | ianbarberrafaorguk
Michael Grell - Area Welfare Manager (N W)
01772 426933 | michaelgrellrafaorguk
Kirsten Morrissey - Deputy Area Welfare Manager
01772 426937 | kirstenmorrisseyrafaorguk
Karen Leahair - Area Welfare Manager (N E)
01347 847525 | karenleahairrafaorguk
Adele Miller - Deputy Area Welfare Manager
01347 847496 | delmillerrafaorguk
HELP US TO STAY IN TOUCH WITH
YOU
By far the quickest and easiest way for
us to get in contact with our members is
through email This method of communi-
cation also saves money on postage
Please update us on your current email
address by sending a quick note to your
area office using the details on the right
DATES FOR THE DIARY
02 January AHQ offices reopen after Christmas closure
09 January Penrith Branch AGM Royal British Legion 1930hrs
19 January Deadline for AGM Branch Return to AHQ
26 January Deadline for Honours amp Awards nominations to AHQ
30 January Hartlepool Branch AGM Olde Durhamrsquos Social Club 1900hrs
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
If you have any information you think
might be of interest to our branches or
members please get in touch with
Samantha Loughlin and we can look at
including it in the next Northern Area
newsletter
The Royal Air Forces Association
Northern Area Headquarters
82-83 Fishergate
Preston
PR1 2NJ
P a g e 2
CHRISTMAS CLOSURES
Please note the area offices will be closed from the afternoon of
Friday 22 December 2017 until Monday 1 January 2018 inclusive
BRANCH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS 2018
A polite reminder for any branches still to return their AGM notification to
please ensure these are returned to the area office by no later than
Friday 19 January 2018
As in previous years we are able to notify members on your behalf
please note there is a minimal cost for this service for paper envelopes
and postage
1056 AND 1056A FORMS
HONOURS AND AWARDS
Upon completion of the branchclub AGM it is mandatory that the
10561056A forms are completed and returned to the area office by no
later than Friday 6 April 2018
It is essential that we have current and up-to-date information of the
branch officers ensuring that all correspondence reaches the appropri-
ate individuals
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond who could be nomi-
nated for an award The Association is committed to rewarding dedicated
individuals whose efforts go above and beyond
There are multiple levels of recognition available each with a slightly dif-
ferent process of application
Nominations are treated in the strictest of confidence and the nominee
should not be informed of the nomination as it is not fair to raise
expectations Authors cannot under any circumstances nominate
themselves
Attached you will find a copy of the form and a guide outlining the policy
and procedure for submitting a nomination Please ensure that all forms
are returned and addressed FAO the Area Director by no later than Friday
26 January 2018
P a g e 3
PRESTON WINGS CENTRE
The Wings Centre offers activities events and services for the Armed Forces community and the people of Preston We are always more than happy to welcome our branches and members so why not come along and pay us a visit
BRANCH NEWS
Over 250 people attended the recent annual
commemoration of the Battle of Britain Service at
St Andrewrsquos Church in Newcastle organised by
the Newcastle and Gateshead branch
Various dignitaries and VIPs representing the
RAF RAF Association and mayoral party were in
attendance Personnel from RAF Boulmer and
the Northumbrian Universities Air Squadron
cadets from the local ATC Squadron and 15 RAF
Association standard bearers all proudly shown
representing the various military organisations
Always striving to improve on past successes the
Huddersfield Branch came up with the idea of
running a six day pop-up shop n Huddersfield
town centre in aid of the 2017 Wings Appeal
(11 to 16 September) The event was opened by
the Mayor of Kirklees Councillor Christine
Iredale and very quickly proved to be a popular
attraction with visitors being able to pop along
and enjoy tea coffee biscuits and a chat
Monday 1000 to 1200hrs Digital drop-in 1300 to 1500hrs Board gaming Tuesday 1000 to 1200hrs Paper crafts Wednesday 1000 to 1500hrs Welfare clinic Thursday 1000 to 1200hrs NAAFI break Friday 1000 to 1200hrs Knitting circle 1300 to 1500hrs Time for art
For further information on future
events and activities taking
place please contact the Wings
Centre Manager Ian Barber on
northernrafaorguk or by
calling 01772 426930
Follow us on
CONTACT DETAILS
Amy Robinson - Area Director
01772 426934amyrobinsonrafaorguk
Laura Cort - Branch Support Officer
07455 415651 | lauracortrafaorguk
Stuart Gray - Branch Support Officer
07557 901270 | stuartgrayrafaorguk
Samantha Loughlin - Area Administrator
01772 426931 | samanthaloughlinrafaorguk
Ian Barber - Wings Centre Manager
01772 426938 | ianbarberrafaorguk
Michael Grell - Area Welfare Manager (N W)
01772 426933 | michaelgrellrafaorguk
Kirsten Morrissey - Deputy Area Welfare Manager
01772 426937 | kirstenmorrisseyrafaorguk
Karen Leahair - Area Welfare Manager (N E)
01347 847525 | karenleahairrafaorguk
Adele Miller - Deputy Area Welfare Manager
01347 847496 | delmillerrafaorguk
HELP US TO STAY IN TOUCH WITH
YOU
By far the quickest and easiest way for
us to get in contact with our members is
through email This method of communi-
cation also saves money on postage
Please update us on your current email
address by sending a quick note to your
area office using the details on the right
DATES FOR THE DIARY
02 January AHQ offices reopen after Christmas closure
09 January Penrith Branch AGM Royal British Legion 1930hrs
19 January Deadline for AGM Branch Return to AHQ
26 January Deadline for Honours amp Awards nominations to AHQ
30 January Hartlepool Branch AGM Olde Durhamrsquos Social Club 1900hrs
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
If you have any information you think
might be of interest to our branches or
members please get in touch with
Samantha Loughlin and we can look at
including it in the next Northern Area
newsletter
The Royal Air Forces Association
Northern Area Headquarters
82-83 Fishergate
Preston
PR1 2NJ
P a g e 3
PRESTON WINGS CENTRE
The Wings Centre offers activities events and services for the Armed Forces community and the people of Preston We are always more than happy to welcome our branches and members so why not come along and pay us a visit
BRANCH NEWS
Over 250 people attended the recent annual
commemoration of the Battle of Britain Service at
St Andrewrsquos Church in Newcastle organised by
the Newcastle and Gateshead branch
Various dignitaries and VIPs representing the
RAF RAF Association and mayoral party were in
attendance Personnel from RAF Boulmer and
the Northumbrian Universities Air Squadron
cadets from the local ATC Squadron and 15 RAF
Association standard bearers all proudly shown
representing the various military organisations
Always striving to improve on past successes the
Huddersfield Branch came up with the idea of
running a six day pop-up shop n Huddersfield
town centre in aid of the 2017 Wings Appeal
(11 to 16 September) The event was opened by
the Mayor of Kirklees Councillor Christine
Iredale and very quickly proved to be a popular
attraction with visitors being able to pop along
and enjoy tea coffee biscuits and a chat
Monday 1000 to 1200hrs Digital drop-in 1300 to 1500hrs Board gaming Tuesday 1000 to 1200hrs Paper crafts Wednesday 1000 to 1500hrs Welfare clinic Thursday 1000 to 1200hrs NAAFI break Friday 1000 to 1200hrs Knitting circle 1300 to 1500hrs Time for art
For further information on future
events and activities taking
place please contact the Wings
Centre Manager Ian Barber on
northernrafaorguk or by
calling 01772 426930
Follow us on
CONTACT DETAILS
Amy Robinson - Area Director
01772 426934amyrobinsonrafaorguk
Laura Cort - Branch Support Officer
07455 415651 | lauracortrafaorguk
Stuart Gray - Branch Support Officer
07557 901270 | stuartgrayrafaorguk
Samantha Loughlin - Area Administrator
01772 426931 | samanthaloughlinrafaorguk
Ian Barber - Wings Centre Manager
01772 426938 | ianbarberrafaorguk
Michael Grell - Area Welfare Manager (N W)
01772 426933 | michaelgrellrafaorguk
Kirsten Morrissey - Deputy Area Welfare Manager
01772 426937 | kirstenmorrisseyrafaorguk
Karen Leahair - Area Welfare Manager (N E)
01347 847525 | karenleahairrafaorguk
Adele Miller - Deputy Area Welfare Manager
01347 847496 | delmillerrafaorguk
HELP US TO STAY IN TOUCH WITH
YOU
By far the quickest and easiest way for
us to get in contact with our members is
through email This method of communi-
cation also saves money on postage
Please update us on your current email
address by sending a quick note to your
area office using the details on the right
DATES FOR THE DIARY
02 January AHQ offices reopen after Christmas closure
09 January Penrith Branch AGM Royal British Legion 1930hrs
19 January Deadline for AGM Branch Return to AHQ
26 January Deadline for Honours amp Awards nominations to AHQ
30 January Hartlepool Branch AGM Olde Durhamrsquos Social Club 1900hrs
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
If you have any information you think
might be of interest to our branches or
members please get in touch with
Samantha Loughlin and we can look at
including it in the next Northern Area
newsletter
The Royal Air Forces Association
Northern Area Headquarters
82-83 Fishergate
Preston
PR1 2NJ
Follow us on
CONTACT DETAILS
Amy Robinson - Area Director
01772 426934amyrobinsonrafaorguk
Laura Cort - Branch Support Officer
07455 415651 | lauracortrafaorguk
Stuart Gray - Branch Support Officer
07557 901270 | stuartgrayrafaorguk
Samantha Loughlin - Area Administrator
01772 426931 | samanthaloughlinrafaorguk
Ian Barber - Wings Centre Manager
01772 426938 | ianbarberrafaorguk
Michael Grell - Area Welfare Manager (N W)
01772 426933 | michaelgrellrafaorguk
Kirsten Morrissey - Deputy Area Welfare Manager
01772 426937 | kirstenmorrisseyrafaorguk
Karen Leahair - Area Welfare Manager (N E)
01347 847525 | karenleahairrafaorguk
Adele Miller - Deputy Area Welfare Manager
01347 847496 | delmillerrafaorguk
HELP US TO STAY IN TOUCH WITH
YOU
By far the quickest and easiest way for
us to get in contact with our members is
through email This method of communi-
cation also saves money on postage
Please update us on your current email
address by sending a quick note to your
area office using the details on the right
DATES FOR THE DIARY
02 January AHQ offices reopen after Christmas closure
09 January Penrith Branch AGM Royal British Legion 1930hrs
19 January Deadline for AGM Branch Return to AHQ
26 January Deadline for Honours amp Awards nominations to AHQ
30 January Hartlepool Branch AGM Olde Durhamrsquos Social Club 1900hrs
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
If you have any information you think
might be of interest to our branches or
members please get in touch with
Samantha Loughlin and we can look at
including it in the next Northern Area
newsletter
The Royal Air Forces Association
Northern Area Headquarters
82-83 Fishergate
Preston
PR1 2NJ
