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DIARY DATES.
2009. fancy a winter break ?
9th to 12th January 2009 - Burns night weekend at Blackpool.
Organised by the Lancashire Branch of the NS(RAF)A for all NS(RAF)A members and supporters.
Great winter weekend break, optional coach tours Saturday and Sunday. For full details apply to: IOW Tours: Tel: 01983 405116 or e mail:
shirley.winn@iowtours.com
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Calling all ex RAF "erks" - ALL ex National Servicemen and Regulars especially ex WAAF and ex WRAF who served from 1939 to the 60s.
The 2009 NS(RAF)A re union and Parade will take place at the RAF Musem Cosford on Sunday June 28th.(National Service Day).
Organised by the National Service (RAF) Association, with the support of the RAF Museum, DCAE Cosford and Shropshire / Staffs ATC.
The Reviewing Officer will be: to be announced.
A full parade (Taken by ex Drill Instructors), Service of remembrance and march past, with an RAF Band will take place at 11.00hrs, including input by aircraft from the BBMF and we hope the newly completed Vulcan (all aircraft subject to weather and availability).
30 plus stands and meeting points from all ex Service Agencies and many RAF Associations and Units plus the Museum shop..
Full Catering / Medical facilities etc on site in Hangar 1.
This is a free day of pure RAF nostalgia - not to be missed.
Anyone intending to come along should try to be on site by 09.30 hrs.
For photographs of previous Parades etc see: www.nsrafa.org/galleries.
Further information regarding the event can be acquired from :- Pat Honey: Tel: 01782 516887. or e mail: pgh87@talktalk.net
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Recommended Hotels in the vicinity:-
Cedar Tree Hotel. 118 Main Road. Rugeley. Staffs. WS15 1DY.
Tel: 01889 584241. (On the A51 - 7 miles North of Lichfield) 3 Star. RAC rec. Car Park. Available accommodation: (2005 prices - check !).
5 x en suite Twin rooms ~ £55 per night B and B. Full English Breakfast.
17 x en suite double rooms ~ £50
2 x en suite single rooms ~ £40 " " "
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The Cathedral Lodge Hotel 62 Beacon Street Lichfield WS13 7AR Tel : 01543 414500. E Mail : enquiries@cathedrallodgehotel.com
Ideal for visiting ALREWAS and the A5 road to the west will bring you to Cosford.
Park House Hotel. Park St. Shinal. Shrops. TF11 9BA. Tel: 01952 460128.
Full local accommodation list from :- Pat Honey: Tel: 01782 516887. or e mail: pgh87@talktalk.net
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Isle of Wight Tours are putting together a package weekend for this event at the St Johns Hotel. 651 Warwick Road. Solihull. Birmingham. B91 1AT.
Friday 26th June - Monday 29th June 2009.
£164.00 per person without trip to Severn Valley Railway 1940's Weekend
£184.00 per person WITH FULL DAY Saturday Coach trip to Severn Valley Railway 1940's Weekend, entry ticket to Station, Steam Train rides, events and displays.
Optional trip to the National Memorial at Alrewas on offer as well.
Sunday Coach to RAF Cosford for National Service Parade, Inspection and March Past with time to look around this superb Museum.
Limited single rooms with no supplement.
Further details: Isle of Wight Tours Ltd. 3 New Road, Lake, Sandown, Isle of Wight. PO36 9JN. Tel (01983) 405116.
ALL HOLIDAYS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AT THE TIME OF BOOKING. SPACE IS NOT GUARANTEED UNTIL THE DEPOSIT IS PAID.
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Any Applications for a free stand at this Cosford event from RAF Associations, Stations, Traders etc should be made to Mr P Woodhouse: 17 Claverly Drive. Stirchley. Telford. Shrops. TF3 1EU. Tel 01952 590555.
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National Service (RAF) ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REUNION and AGM Friday 16th to Monday 19th October 2009 At the Southdowns Holiday Village, Bracklesham Bay Includes:-.
Friday 16th Oct:- 3.00 - 4.00pm Arrive by car, taxi, train etc where the accommodation has already been prepared for your arrival.
All accommodation has en suite facilities, colour TV and tea and coffee making facilities and will be ready from 3.00pm (2.00pm Bar Open)
Start your socializing and finding your old pals and renewing friendships.
5.00pm AGM in Gerry's Bar. 7.00pm Evening meal.
Rest of the evening socializing in general and enjoying the entertainment.
Saturday 17th Oct:- 8.30am Breakfast.
10.00am Optional Extra All Day Tour;- Coaches depart for trip on The Watercress Line Steam Railway (Packed lunches will be provided). Please order your packed lunch at the reception before 5.30pm on Friday. (An extra charge of £10 per person will be made for this trip.)
10.30am Coaches also depart for trip to Chichester.
12.30pm Coaches depart Chichester to return to Southdowns Holiday Village 1.00pm Lunch.
2.00pm - 5.30pm Coaches leave for afternoon tour to The Weald & Downland Museum (admission to the Museum is included).
6.00pm Wine Reception followed by Dinner at 6.30pm.
Rest of the evening socializing in general and enjoying the entertainment.
Sunday 18th Oct:- 8.30am Breakfast.
10.30am Remembrance Service.
1.00pm Lunch.
2.00pm Coach trip to Portsmouth. 5.00pm Coaches return to Southdowns Holiday Village.
6.30pm Evening Meal. Rest of the evening socializing in general and enjoying the entertainment.
Monday 19th Oct:- 8.30am Breakfast and depart after a wonderful weekend.
Full board is on offer @. £159 cost per person.
(If there are sufficient people wishing to join a coach from Blackpool, Wigan, Hilton Park Services (M6) and Birmingham at a cost of £40 per person this would be laid on).
(No extra supplement needed for singles and no parking problems).
Special Bar Deal For NS(RAFA) Members
For the weekend;- Pint of Lager or Bitter/House Double Spirit &
Post Mix Mixer/Glass of House Red or White Wine
£2.30 per drink
Full details and application forms from: Isle of Wight Tours: Tel: 01983 405116.
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