Ferndown Branch member Cynthia Golder turned 100 on 25th September 2026.

Cynthia joined the Royal Navy during the second world war and, as a young Wren, worked at RAF Stanmore supporting the work of the code breakers at Bletchley Park.

She was joined on her birthday by fellow Shipmates from the branch as well as a representative from the Naval Commander, Wales and West of England, who presented her with a letter of congratulations from the First Sea Lord, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins.

Cynthia was also awarded Life Membership of the RNA.