Our September Mess Night took place on Tuesday, 8th September at Ferndown Village Hall where we had a fascinating talk by former Wren, Sandra Simms, entitled ‘Life Under the Veil’.
Sandra recounted her experience of marrying an Iranian Chief Petty Officer while he was on exchange at HMS Collingwood, and then moving to Iran to live with him. It was a fascinating insight to life as a female in an Islamic regime.
Sandra has been booked to return in 2027 to complete parts 2 and 3 of her talk.
On Saturday 15th August 2026, shipmates were hosted to an Afternoon Tea with the Chairman and his good lady, Ralph and Fiona.
As you can see, a good time was had by all. Thanks to all who contributed cake or Pimms!
Our July mess night on Tuesday 14th July 2026, was a presentation by Shipmate Ralph on the history of TVR sports cars.
To All Shipmates,
Our next Mess Night is this coming Tuesday, 9th June, 7.30 for 8.00 pm at Ferndown Village Hall. This will be a social evening, giving members a chance to talk with each other.
Tea or coffee will be provided, but if members wish to bring something a little stronger for their consumption or some nibbles, then please feel free.
There will be a raffle later.
Please try and attend and we look forward to seeing you there.
To All Shipmates,
Our next Mess Night is this coming Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 7.30 for 8.00 pm at Ferndown Village Hall, when Mr Andy Palmer of the Ferndown Historical Society, will be kindly giving us a talk on local history.
There will be a raffle later.
Please try and attend and we look forward to seeing you there.
Best wishes.
To All Shipmates,
Our next Mess Night is this coming Tuesday, 14th April, 7.30 for 8.00 pm at Ferndown Village Hall, when Allie, our Social Secretary, has arranged a Chocolate Themed Quiz for our Easter entertainment.
There will be a raffle later.
Please try and attend and we look forward to seeing you there.
Best wishes.
To All Shipmates
Our next Mess Night is this coming Tuesday, 10th February, 7.30 for 8.00 pm at Ferndown Village Hall, when Dick Taylor will give a talk entitled ‘The Impossible Cross’ which concerns the Victoria Cross Medal. There will be a raffle later.
Please try and attend, in spite of the weather, and we look forward to seeing you there.
Best wishes.
Hello Shipmates,
Just a reminder that we are holding our AGM next Tuesday, 13 January 2026, at 19.30 at Ferndown Village Hall.
You can view a copy of the summary of the accounts for the year ending 31 December 2025 here: RNA Ferndown Branch accounts year ending 31 December 2025.
If you have any questions please address them to the Honorary Treasurer in advance, or he will take them on the night.
There will be a quiz and raffle after the meeting.
Do come along and join us.
Happy New Year to you all.
Hello Shipmates
Our Christmas Party will take place in the Studio at Ferndown Village Hall on Tuesday 9 December 2025 at 2000 hours. Please note this is a different room to the normal meeting room.
We have musical entertainment provided by Fiona and Emma, a lovely Christmas spread, and of course a Christmas Raffle.
So do come along and join in the Festive Fun – Christmas jumpers optional!
Merry Xmas.
To All Shipmates,
Our next Mess Night is Tuesday 11 November, 7.30 for 8.00 at Ferndown Village Hall.
In recognition that it is Remembrance Day, Ralph Dodds, our Chairman, will be speaking on “More than Two World Wars”, a look at conflict since 1945 that has resulted in the loss of British servicemen’s and women’s lives. Ralph’s talk will be followed by the raffle.
Noting the date, if any Shipmates would wish to wear blazers, we would encourage it, though it is not mandatory.
We look forward to seeing you there.
