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Wymondham Branch

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Branch News

Navy News


In focus: The FDI – France’s mid-size frigate
Published: Monday 29th of December 2025 08:27:48 AM        


Progress with the Royal Navy’s PODS programme
Published: Monday 22nd of December 2025 06:47:24 AM        


Indonesia names KRI Balaputradewa, first of their Arrowhead 140-derived frigates
Published: Friday 19th of December 2025 12:53:08 PM        


Babcock pitches Type 31 frigate as command platform for uncrewed systems
Published: Thursday 18th of December 2025 02:54:13 PM        


Royal Navy recruitment up but trained strength goes down
Published: Tuesday 16th of December 2025 09:00:16 AM        


Thales develops modular sonar for uncrewed anti-submarine and seabed warfare
Published: Monday 15th of December 2025 06:00:00 AM        


New Zealand’s frigate choice: Mogami or Type 31?
Published: Friday 12th of December 2025 02:33:29 PM        


RFA Tidesurge shadows Russian submarine through the Dover Strait
Published: Thursday 11th of December 2025 01:29:14 PM        


Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailors consider strike action again
Published: Wednesday 10th of December 2025 01:39:07 PM        


First Sea Lord issues blunt warning: “we need to be ready to fight”
Published: Wednesday 10th of December 2025 08:01:46 AM        


Keel laid for third Type 31 Frigate, HMS Formidable
Published: Tuesday 9th of December 2025 02:14:35 PM        


In focus: BAE Systems sovereign UK radar development
Published: Monday 8th of December 2025 07:02:39 AM        


Royal Navy minehunting enters an uneasy transition
Published: Saturday 6th of December 2025 04:33:25 PM        


HMS Lancaster to be decommissioned in Bahrain
Published: Friday 5th of December 2025 10:34:45 AM        


AUKUS submarine programme – progress, pressure and realities
Published: Friday 5th of December 2025 07:57:33 AM        


UK and Norway sign formal naval cooperation agreement
Published: Thursday 4th of December 2025 10:07:40 AM        


Steel cut for RFA Resurgent, the first Fleet Solid Support ship
Published: Wednesday 3rd of December 2025 04:26:21 PM        


Royal Navy’s Proteus RWUAS completes ground testing ahead of maiden flight 
Published: Tuesday 2nd of December 2025 10:58:13 AM        


ACUA Ocean’s medium USV design targets long-endurance offshore operations
Published: Tuesday 2nd of December 2025 10:17:35 AM        


The Royal Navy’s next-generation radars
Published: Monday 1st of December 2025 07:52:08 AM        


Carrier Strike – just how full is Full Operating Capability?
Published: Tuesday 25th of November 2025 11:36:11 AM        


Austerity and ambition: reshaping the Royal Marines for modern conflict
Published: Monday 24th of November 2025 07:58:12 AM        


Royal Navy shadows another Russian warship in busy fortnight of activity around UK waters
Published: Sunday 23rd of November 2025 09:24:14 AM        


Royal Navy mine warfare update – HMS Bangor extended in service for 5 years
Published: Friday 21st of November 2025 01:08:34 PM        


Contract to deliver first laser weapons for the Royal Navy agreed
Published: Thursday 20th of November 2025 01:38:34 PM        


Rules of engagement changed as Russian spy ship shines lasers at RAF aircraft
Published: Wednesday 19th of November 2025 11:12:22 AM        


Royal Navy’s future Large Uncrewed Surface Vessels and the datalink challenge
Published: Monday 17th of November 2025 08:21:52 AM        


Fleet Solid Support ship clears final design hurdle
Published: Wednesday 12th of November 2025 11:57:42 AM        


SubSea Craft – British innovation for maritime special forces
Published: Wednesday 12th of November 2025 07:57:40 AM        


Royal Navy remembrance. In focus: HMS Turbulent lost in 1943
Published: Sunday 9th of November 2025 07:38:02 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.