Details of reunions and social meetings from 2017 onwards will appear below. To view photos of past events, click on events archive.
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Annual Reunion and AGM
Friday 21st to Monday 24th September 2018
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Itinerary:
Friday
- From 11.00hrs, meet & greet at our reception desk in the foyer. Rooms available from 15.00hrs.
- Arrive by car, taxi, train etc at the Ramada Resort Hotel, check-in with IOW Tours and RAF&DFSA where the accommodation has already been prepared for your arrival. All accommodation has en suite bathrooms, colour TV and tea and coffee making facilities
- Don’t forget to visit the Association Shop, selling badges, ties, jumpers, etc available throughout the weekend.
- Evening meal will be taken in the Newton Suite.
- Rest of the evening socializing in general.
Saturday
- 08.00 – 10.00 Breakfast in the restaurant.
- 10.00 AGM in the Newton Suite
- 12.00 Coaches depart for the brand New Museum of RAF Fire Fighting in Gainsborough where there are waiting to welcome you.
- More details will be available on the updated programme on arrival.
- Coaches will also drop anyone off at the Gainsborough Shopping Centre if preferred.
- Coaches will leave at 1530 to return to the hotel.
- 18.30 Pre Dinner Wine Reception in the Newton Suite.
- 19.00 Gala Dinner is served in the Newton Suite.
- Rest of the evening enjoying the entertainment and association raffle.
Sunday
- 08.00 – 10.00 Breakfast is served in the restaurant
- 10.30 Coaches depart for the Bomber Command Centre for a visit followed by a visit to the City of Lincoln. Coaches will leave at 1500 to return to the hotel
- 19.00 Dinner is served in the Newton Suite. Rest of the evening socializing in general.
Monday
07.00 – 09.30: Breakfast in the restaurant and depart after a wonderful weekend.
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To download a Booking Form with full instructions click here
To view IOW Tours terms of conditions click here
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Annual Reunion and AGM
Friday 13th to Monday 16th October 2017
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Itinerary:
Friday
- From 11.00hrs, meet & greet at our reception desk in the foyer. Rooms will be available from 15.00hrs.
- Arrive by car, taxi, train etc at the Aztec Hotel, check-in with IOW Tours and RAF&DFSA where the accommodation has already been prepared for your arrival. All accommodation has en suite bathrooms, colour TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Note: All this weekend, there is a 20% off bar prices on the bar.
- Don’t forget to visit the Association Shop, selling badges, ties, jumpers, etc available throughout the weekend.
- Evening meal will be taken in the Culbone Suite.
Rest of the evening socializing in general.
Saturday
- 08.00 – 10.00: Breakfast in the restaurant.
- 10.30: AGM in the Culbone Suite
- 12.30: Coaches depart, for the Helicopter Museum at Weston-super-Mare. See http://www.helicoptermuseum.co.uk/ for more details.
- 18.30: Pre Dinner Wine Reception in the Culbone Suite.
- 19.00: Gala Dinner is served in the Culbone Suite.
Rest of the evening enjoying the entertainment and association raffle.
Sunday
- 08.00 – 10.00: Breakfast is served in the restaurant
- 10.00: Coaches depart for our trip for a 3 ½ Hour River Cruise on the River Avon, taking in the wonderful sites of the river. Once up River you will be sailing under the Clifton Suspension Bridge. After the river cruise the coach will take you back to the hotel.
- 19.00: Dinner is served in the Culbone Suite. Rest of the evening socializing.
Monday
07.00 – 09.30: Breakfast in the restaurant and depart after a wonderful weekend.
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To download a Booking form with full instructions click here
To view IOW Tours terms of conditions click here
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Annual Reunion and AGM
Friday 18th to Monday 21st October 2019
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Itinerary:
Friday
- From 11.00hrs, meet & greet at our reception desk in the foyer. Rooms available from 15.00hrs.
- Arrive by car, taxi, train etc at the Ettington Chase Hotel, check-in with IOW Tours and RAF&DFSA where the accommodation has already been prepared for your arrival. All accommodation has en suite bathrooms, colour TV and tea and coffee making facilities
- Don’t forget to visit the Association Shop, selling badges, ties, jumpers, etc available throughout the weekend.
- Evening meal will be taken in the Newton Suite.
- Rest of the evening socializing in general.
Saturday
- 08.00 – 10.00 Breakfast in the restaurant.
- 10.00 AGM
- 12.00 Coaches depart for Warwick Castle. Coaches will leave at 1530 to return to the hotel.
- 18.30 Pre Dinner Wine Reception.
- 19.00 Gala Dinner is served.
- Rest of the evening enjoying the entertainment and association raffle.
Sunday
- 08.00 – 10.00 Breakfast is served in the restaurant
- Free day to explore the local area.
- 19.00 Dinner is served, rest of the evening socializing in general.
Monday
07.00 – 09.30: Breakfast in the restaurant and depart after a wonderful weekend.
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To download a Booking Form with full instructions click here
To view IOW Tours terms of conditions click here
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Annual Reunion and AGM
Friday 19th to Monday 22nd November 2021
Venue: Citrus Hotel Coventry
AGM on Saturday morning
As a new Chairman & Deputy Chairman are to be elected at the November AGM, it is most important that we have a maximum attendance of members to cast their vote. Further details and booking forms have been provided with the latest issue of Flashpoint.
Cost :
- £200 for three night stay Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- £154 for two night stay Friday, Saturday, or Saturday, Sunday
- £89 for Saturday night only
- £39 for Gala Dinner only
All 4 options can be booked directly with SF Events via their web site here
Annual Reunion and AGM
Friday 18th to Monday 21st November 2022
Venue: The Olde Barn Hotel Grantham
Friday
- Meet & greet
- Buffet evening meal
Saturday
- Association AGM (refreshments available for anyone not attending the AGM)
- Return coach transfer to Lincoln city centre
- Gala dinner with wine reception, 3-course dinner, port for the Loyal Toast, raffle and entertainment
Sunday
- Dinner in hotel restaurant
Further details and booking forms have been provided with the latest issue of Flashpoint.
Cost :
- £267 for three night stay Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- £178 for two night stay Friday, Saturday, or Saturday, Sunday
- £89 for Saturday night only
- £55 for Gala Dinner only
Click here for full details
All 4 options can be booked directly with SF Events via their web site here
Annual Reunion and AGM
Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th November 2023
Venue: Sketchley Grange Hotel and Spa
We are delighted to invite you to attend the RAF and DFSA Reunion Weekend taking place from Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th November 2023. The weekend will be held at the Sketchley Grange Hotel and Spa, Sketchley Lane, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 3HU. For 2023 your reunion weekend includes:
• Half board accommodation with ensuite bathroom
• Full English buffet breakfast
• Use of leisure facilities
• 10% drinks discount on wine, draught beer and mainline spirits
• Complimentary parking (subject to hotel car park availability)
Friday
• Arrival tea/coffee
• 2-course evening meal in private suite
Saturday
• Association AGM (including tea/coffee)
• Wine reception
• 3-course Gala Dinner in private suite with port for the Loyal Toast, raffle and entertainment
There are various options available to book:
2 x nights at £218.00 per person (Friday / Saturday)*
1 x night at £109.00 per person (Saturday only)*
Gala Dinner only at £60.00 per person (Saturday only)
To book your place please go to https://sfevents.wufoo.com/forms/raf-and-dfsa and choose your option; or alternatively if you prefer you can download the registration form here and then print and complete the old fashioned way.
We look forward to seeing you in November.
Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa
Please note that any items for the agenda at AGMs should be submitted to the Association Secretary at least 28 days before the meeting, and should include details of the subject for discussion, a proposer and a seconder.
Contact details for the General Secretary are:
Mike Clapton (Mem No 704)
4 Fairfax Road
Cirencester
Gloucester
GL7 1NF
Tel: 01285 655314
Email: Fire.bucket@btinternet.com
2022
2023
Annual Reunion 2024
Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd June 2024
This year’s reunion has been arranged to coincide with the dedication of the RAF Fire Service Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum. Accommodation will be at the Holiday Inn, South Normanton and full details and booking forms are contained in the forms below:
MEMORIAL DEDICATION
REUNION WEEKEND
SF EVENTS BOOKING FORM
To make an on-line booking, please visit https://sfevents.wufoo.com/forms/raf-and-dfsa and follow the
instructions to complete your booking. (Note: do NOT use 'www' as a prefix to the web address).
FORTHCOMING AGM & REUNION
The 2025 AGM & Reunion will be at the Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel weekend commencing the 11th April. Full details including booking forms can be found here
