War Widows Assoc
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The War Widows' Association is a pressure group which exists to improve the conditions of War Widows and their dependants. Winner Soldiering On Awards 2019.
Joined June 2014
Well, look at this bunch of beauties with our amazing President! Just lunched in RAF Club & are now off to Buckingham Palace to partake of tea & cake with Their Majesties! Have a fabulous afternoon ladies! Photos by our Chair...more to come when they get to the Palace!
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Last night @LegionScotland hosted Angus, Perth & Fife Festival of Remembrance at Caird Hall, Dundee. Abi couldn't stay for this due a family event so a lovely Army Cdt stepped in to make our Standard seen! Photos taken behind the scenes & during rehearsals - Credit :Frank Proctor
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Yesterday was Garden of Remembrance in Dundee, & Laying of the Crosses. Hosted by Bill Campbell, Lord Provost, who always makes us welcome. Our very own Rev Bob Wightman led the service. Abi did us proud again - TY Abi, & mum Sharon for your support again and for the photos!
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Pics frm Kate Thomas: opening Garden of Remembrance, Glasgow - Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum this yr due 2 refurbishment work in George Sq. With friends old & new, & stepson Callum, Vet 3 Scots, Blk Watch, & strong supporter of WWA - he lays at least 1 wreath each yr for us.
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Yesterday was the opening of the Gardens of Remembrance in Edinburgh. Our Secretary laid the wreath on our behalf. Thanks to Legion Scotland as always for including us.
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#Shoutout to our #ArmedForcesCovenant signatories and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Award holders on #WorldMentalHealthDay today! The employers making a difference include some of our 2025 ERS Silver and Gold Award recipients. 🗓️👏🗓️ #MentalHealth #SilverERS25
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Our Chair and the Chairs of @rnrmwidows, @ArmywidowsA and @RAFWidows Following the Defence Bereaved Families Group meeting.
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Today marks the 80th anniversary of the start of the #BattleOfBritain. As you go about your business today, in relative safety, peace & calm, spare a thought for the many 100s of young people who would not survive the summer of 1940.
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When the American flag was unfurled over the Pentagon after the attack, it stood as a promise: our nation would rise, united and unbroken. As we prepare to mark the 24th anniversary of 9/11, we honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost that day and the bravery of all who answered the
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85 years ago, in the skies over Britain, young pilots stood against overwhelming odds. Their courage and sacrifice ensured our freedom and inspired Winston Churchill’s words: "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few." As we approach Battle of
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The recent Changing of the Guard ceremony coincided with the placement of Royal Air Force Ensigns along The Mall to commemorate the 85th anniversary of #BattleofBritain – a defining moment in British history. #LestWeForget
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Thank you for all you do for us ❤️
T E N That’s just 10 Weeks Until Remembrance Sunday 9 November 2025 Drivers and helpers needed Email poppycab@virginmedia.com to register The countdown has started
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Founders Day, Part 2! More excellent photos from our Vice Chair, Debbie Bowles. There are lots more to see on our FB page: https://t.co/mZBRyBNj74
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Terribly sad news - what a gracious lady she was 💔
Following news that The Duchess of Kent died today, here is start of her Royal story The Wedding of Prince Edward & Katharine Worsley, at York Minster, in 1961 WATCH⬇️ https://t.co/MmbciG83tf via @YouTube
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Our Annual Founders Day Service in the Guards Chapel in London. What a fine day for weather & a lovely service, conducted by our Chaplain, the Rev Ian Brown. Tea & cake in the Officers Mess were yummy! More pics on our FB link: https://t.co/6gjv5AIknC
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RIP 😢💔
We are deeply saddened to hear the news that Major Maciej “SLAB” Krakowian, pilot of the Polish F-16 Tiger Demo Team, lost his life this afternoon during a rehearsal for the Radom Airshow. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues.
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Oh no.....that will only open the floodgates!! Watch out retailers - one of our members is coming for you and she won't take prisoners!! 😉😂 Thank you @VeteransFdn for helping our members!!
One of our ladies wants to be supported in doing her 1st ever online shop when she is back from holiday in 2 weeks. She's excited at not having to ask neighbours to do 'the big shop' for her anymore. Thanks to @VeteransFdn for the funds to allow us to provide all this support🥰
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We are saddened by the passing of John Beeching, a WW2 RAF Bomber Command veteran. Born in London, John flew de Havilland Mosquito night fighters during WW2, protecting Allied bombers over Germany on missions lasting up to six hours. Rest in peace, John. Thank you for your
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📢📢📢 One of our members has just joined X - wonder if she's going to check out the fuss....or cause it 😉🥳😉🥳
**KLAXON WARNING** One of our lovely @WarWidowsAssoc iPad project folks signed up for Twitter today 'to see what all the fuss was about'... Be afraid...🤣 Thanks to @VeteransFdn for the funds to allow us to contribute to this potential online devastation 🙏 🤣🥰
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