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03/11/2026

Three WRNS veterans whose combined ages total an incredible 302 years were recently celebrated at a special gathering in Beccles.

Surrounded by family, friends and fellow veterans, the event honoured their service, shared memories of their time in the Women's Royal Naval Service and provided an opportunity to reconnect and enjoy each other's company.

Kath Hutton, Branch Secretary of the Royal Naval Association Beccles Branch and then Vice Chair of the Women's Royal Naval Service Benevolent Trust, attended the event on behalf of the naval family.

Read the full story here: https://www.rnrmc.org.uk/news/wrns-veterans-celebrated-special-302-year-milestone-gathering

03/11/2026

This Remembrance we are highlighting some of those RNA Members who are marching

Joyce McEvoy joined the Women's Royal Naval Reserve (WRNR) in 1967 before transferring to the regular Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS) in 1968. Trained as a Radio Operator, she served at a number of naval establishments, including HMS Dauntless, HMS Mercury, HMS Neptune and HMS Rooke in Gibraltar.

Joyce's service took her from training and communications roles in the UK to overseas service in Gibraltar, providing her with a varied and rewarding naval career. As a member of the WRNS during a period of significant change within the Armed Forces, she played an important role in supporting Royal Navy operations through specialist communications duties.

In 1970, Joyce left the Service following her marriage. However, her connection with military service continued and, in 1980, she rejoined the WRNR. During this period, she was attached to the Royal Signals in Osnabrück, Germany, before finally leaving military service in 1982.

Today, Joyce reflects with pride on her years of service and the opportunities they provided. Her experiences across both the WRNS and WRNR represent a remarkable contribution over two separate periods of service, supporting the Royal Navy and wider Armed Forces both at home and overseas.

Women's Royal Naval Service Benevolent Trust Association of Wrens

02/11/2026

⚓ Remembering a historic moment for women in the Royal Navy

On 1 November 1993, the Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS) was formally disbanded as 4,535 women fully transferred into the regular Royal Navy.

This marked the end of more than 75 years of separate service and a significant milestone in the history of women in the Armed Forces. Women had already begun serving aboard operational warships in 1990, and full integration opened the way for service across all ranks and rates, including regular sea service.

Today, we recognise the women who served as Wrens, those who helped shape this change, and all women who continue to serve with dedication and distinction across the Royal Navy. 💙

02/11/2026

At 101, Gwynneth prepares for the Cenotaph.
This Remembrance Sunday, former Wren Gwynneth will join fellow blind veterans at the Cenotaph in London for the first time.

One week today, 101-year-old blind veteran Gwynneth will join the Cenotaph parade for the very first time.

She served as an Air Mechanic with the Women's Royal Naval Service during the Second World War.

Today, significant sight loss makes everyday tasks, like reading her own handwriting or putting a key in a lock, increasingly difficult.

"I fight desperately for keeping my independence," she says.

And she's determined to take her place alongside fellow veterans this Remembrance Sunday.

Read Gwynneth's story ahead of this special moment: https://sbrew.link/3rzMmo7U

[Image description: Blind veteran Gwynneth sits in an armchair wearing glasses and yellow clothing, holding up a silver medal on a red, white and blue ribbon.]

30/10/2026

Cenotaph Remembrance Parade

Look out for your tickets from the RBL via email today and tomorrow ⚓️

Don't forget to check your transport provider for free veteran travel

28/10/2026

27/10/2026

📢 Calling all 1st Gulf War Veterans 📢

We have a request from the BBC for any 1st Gulf War veterans 1990-1991 to take part in an event. If you would like us to put your name forward, please could you email us [email protected] before the end of this week with your name, service dates, places served

Not much turnaround time on this one !

Thank you 😊⚓

21/10/2026

Today, on Trafalgar Day, we pause to remember one of the defining moments in our nation's naval history and the generations of women and men who have served under the White Ensign since.

The courage, resilience and commitment shown at Trafalgar continue to inspire those who serve and support the Royal Navy today. For Wrens past and present, the day is also an opportunity to reflect on our own proud legacy of service, friendship and dedication to the naval family.

As we honour those who came before us, we celebrate the values they embodied: duty, loyalty, courage and service above self.

Lest we forget.

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Lanyard House, Scott Road, HM Naval Base TEMPORARY PHONE NUMBER 07470 554033
Portsmouth
PO13LU

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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Website

https://www.wrens.org.uk/

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