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Wymondham Branch

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Royal Navy establishes new Disruptive Capabilities and Technologies Office
Published: Wednesday 30th of April 2025 10:52:31 AM        


HMS Astute participates in first photo exercise of the 2025 carrier strike group deployment
Published: Tuesday 29th of April 2025 01:55:50 PM        


Protecting maritime infrastructure from attack: new technologies and tactics
Published: Tuesday 29th of April 2025 07:28:43 AM        


Frigate shortage exposed as Royal Navy shadows more Russian ships
Published: Saturday 26th of April 2025 05:17:37 PM        


Royal Navy confirms Portsmouth as Type 31 frigate home port
Published: Saturday 26th of April 2025 10:28:27 AM        


HMS Spey takes part in Five Power defence exercise off Malaysia
Published: Wednesday 23rd of April 2025 02:19:05 PM        


Denmark unveils major naval investment programme
Published: Wednesday 23rd of April 2025 11:21:27 AM        


The Carrier Strike Group sails – what it takes to prepare for global deployment
Published: Tuesday 22nd of April 2025 05:00:50 AM        


HMCS Ville de Québec arrives in Plymouth ahead of joining Carrier Strike Group deployment
Published: Sunday 20th of April 2025 08:35:22 AM        


HMS Richmond first Royal Navy frigate to receive Link 16 modernisation
Published: Thursday 17th of April 2025 01:59:29 PM        


UK carrier strike – full operating capability on final approach
Published: Tuesday 15th of April 2025 07:54:10 AM        


RFA Proteus begins operations as seabed warfare threats increase
Published: Friday 11th of April 2025 01:07:51 PM        


Babcock awarded contract to add upgrades to Type 31 frigates
Published: Thursday 10th of April 2025 12:05:07 PM        


HMS Prince of Wales to leave Portsmouth on 22nd April to lead Carrier Strike Group deployment
Published: Tuesday 8th of April 2025 04:17:56 PM        


Royal Navy to integrate logistics drones on Carrier Strike Group deployment
Published: Monday 7th of April 2025 12:46:43 PM        


Pioneering a sovereign solution for Britain’s fast jet trainer requirement
Published: Monday 7th of April 2025 07:33:41 AM        


Farewell HMS Monmouth – first of the Type 23 frigates to be scrapped is towed away
Published: Thursday 3rd of April 2025 10:02:16 AM        


Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dauntless neutralises mass drone attacks in live fire exercise
Published: Wednesday 2nd of April 2025 01:01:45 AM        


The rise of the drone carriers
Published: Monday 31st of March 2025 08:08:24 AM        


‘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        

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.