WRAC Association North East Area

Chairman: Major (Retired) Dot Ryder

Secretary: Mrs Irene Maclean

Lincoln & District Branch

Chairman: Miss Nora Jones

Secretary: Mrs Chris Corker

Meetings: Lincoln & District Branch meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 1200 -1400. Until April 2012 the meeting takes place at the Green Room, Tenacroft Street, Lincoln LN5 7DB.  From May 2012 meetings will be held at the Central Methodist Church Hall, High Street, Lincoln LN5 7PR.                         Contact: Mrs Chris Corker Tel 0115 985 1189

The year did not begin too well as we had to cancel our third anniversary lunch in January and it was held in February, due to extreme weather conditions dealt to us last winter. No doubt other branches had the same problem. When we finally sat down to lunch with our guests, Dot Ryder and Irene MacLean, our Area Chairman and Area Secretary, a very pleasant time was had by all. The committee were elected for another year and a full programme of events has been put into place.

Veronica, Sue, Joan and Ella waiting for lunch

In March we held a very successful Bring and Buy with the excess items taken by Jackie Walton to sell for us at a car boot sale. The day also included the birthday celebration of one of our members, Kay Medley, who was 90 years young.

April saw three events for the members to attend. The first being a walk and pub lunch organised by Linda Hilton ably assisted by some of our members who are still at work. It was a glorious day and after the walk we retired to the garden of the pub in Metheringham and sat in the sun, needless to say there were several trips to the bar!

Sue L, Marie, Helen, Jan, Mary, Linda & Sue B. Who passed their map reading?

What a wonderful way To spend Saturday Walking with friends On Metheringham Fens

Linda studied the map To find Guinness on tap We all followed gladly But would it end badly?
Young Marie Arch Took off at a march While James, Mary's son Thought it quicker to run.

The monthly meeting was held in the form of an extra-ordinary general meeting as various alterations had been made to the programme so that we could meet with the members still at work on a couple of Saturdays throughout the year. At the end of the month we were invited to the Standard dedication service for Tamworth Branch. Another fine day with the branch represented by eleven members plus family and friends. Well done to Tamworth Branch as it was a lovely occasion which we all enjoyed.

The meeting in May was successfully held on a Saturday for the first time and was very well attended. It was lovely to see Sue Beevers, Linda Hilton, Mary Faver and Sylvia Cree. Jean Evans gave a very entertaining and thought provoking talk on her work as volunteer. May also saw a member, Ella Reast and her husband, appearing on Bargain Hunt and looking extremely smart in their red fleeces. Well done for winning and donating your cash to Help for Heroes.

In June we had a trip to the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas. We were blessed with fine weather and were pleasantly surprised to see after our visit three years ago the many changes and improvements. A very moving experience to visit the new Armed Forces Memorial standing proudly on its hill. The WRAC Association plot looked the best it has been with some of the shrubs bursting into flower.

Jackie Walton among the flowers at the National Memorial Arboretum

As this account speeds off to Worthy Down we are in final preparations for our stand at the Armed Forces Day event in the grounds of Lincoln Castle. We are then looking forward to the remainder of the year when we are hosting the North East Area Reunion Lunch, taking a trip to Tamworth for skittles and the WRAC Dinner Club in Solihull. A few among the many events planned for the remainder of 2010.

Time again to wish all branches a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. (How strange to be typing that in June). Best wishes from all in Lincoln and District.