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Any member of the 97th Locking may make announcements on this page -
21.01.25
Visit to NZ
During a visit to his son in Auckland Martin and Rosemary Sparshott paid a visit to Guy and Jacquee Pedrick. Guy has been living in NZ for 40 years. What were you doing 40 years ago? Pictures are available on the Mini Reunion Page.
4 Jan 2015
2016 -
At the 2015 AGM the date for the next RAFLAA AGM / Dinner & Dance were agreed as 23rd April 2016. At this years AGM, I think I detected an increasing ground swell to move the AGM away from the Webbingdon, but the 2016 event will be there so book the dates in your Diary's and come to the AGM to ensure your feelings about the venue are heard!
Don’t forget to book your accommodation direct with the Webbington Hotel and I recommend you do it soon before they run out of rooms.
2 May 2015
2016 -
Information for the 2016 Reunion / AGM can be found in the Members Area
10 Apr 2016
Attendance / Plans Update for the 2017 Bash
Mike & Sybil Farmer are planning to arrive PM Friday and depart AM Sunday
Dick & Anne Newman are planning to arrive PM Friday and depart AM Sunday
Taff & Jan Sussex are planning to arrive PM Friday and depart AM Sunday
John & Anita Graham are planning to arrive PM Friday and depart AM Sunday
Diane & Pete Bennison are planning to arrive PM Friday and depart AM Sunday (may stay longer and make it a holiday!)
Colin & Dee Howarth will be arriving on Saturday
Cliff & Irene Wilkinson are planning to arrive PM Friday
Pete & Rosie Lindsay intend to book when they return from KL (all right for some!)
Roy & Veronica Langley are unable to attend due to a prior engagement
Ken & Janice Whitten will not be attending this year (he sends his regards to all)
Original 29 Jan 2017 -
2017 RAFLAA AGM & Reunion
Another year has passed and it’s time to make your arrangements for the 2017 LAA AGM & Reunion. Details are available on the LAA web site at http://www.raflaa.org.uk/agm.html
Please let me know if you (and dearly beloved) will be attending so I can update our web site and therefore warn everyone in advance!
28 Jan 2017
A good use for the old tax disk holder -
The only problem is that they fade in the UK’s fantastic sun, so replacements will be available!
If there is interest in either Car Badges or Wooden Wall Plaques -
15 May 2017
2018 RAFLAA AGM & Reunion
Whoops another year has slipped away and it’s time to make your arrangements for the 2018 LAA AGM & Reunion. Details are available on the LAA web site at http://www.raflaa.org.uk/agm.html
Please let me know if you (and dearly beloved) will be attending so I can update our web site and therefore warn everyone in advance!
20 Jan 2018
Attendance / Plans Update for the 2018 LAA Reunion
Pete & Diane & Bennison are planning to arrive by 19:00 Friday and depart AM Sunday (TBC)
Mike & Sybil Farmer are planning to arrive PM Friday and depart AM Sunday
John & Anita Graham are planning to arrive PM Friday and depart AM Sunday
Pete & Rosie Lindsay are planning to arrive PM Friday and depart AM Sunday
Taff & Jan Sussex are planning to arrive PM Friday and depart AM Sunday
Dave Hazell is planning to arrive Friday PM and depart after the dinner on Saturday
Roy & Veronica Langley are planning to attend
Martin & Rosemary Sparshott are planning to attend
Cliff and Irene Wikinson have a change of plans and are no longer able to attend
Ken Whitten is working on it and will let us know what is happening later!
Dick & Anne Newman are un-
Colin & Dee Howarth are unlikely to attend
Mike & Eileen O’Brien will not be attending
Vic Amy & Nicoletto will not be attending
Neil & Trish Hinson will not be attending
Ginge Shores may visit on Saturday
Original 20 Jan 2018 -
2018 -
Plans are in progress to hold a 97th gathering on the evening of Friday 20th at the Harvesters near the Marriot Hotel. Due to booking requirements it is important that you let John Graham know if you wish to attend. Yes I know April is a long way away but John needs the info in a max of 2 weeks (ie by 15 Feb).
01 Feb 18
2021 -
We are planning a get together using Zoom to commemorate the 60th anniversary of joining the RAF. Click here for more details.
02 Jan 21
2021 -
13 members got together via Zoom to enjoy an eReunion to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of joining the RAF. As normal at reunions a wide range of items were discussed. Ranging from memories of arrival at Locking to experiences at Locking and plans for future reunions. Click here for more details.
13 Jan 21
Mike Ballard -
It is with regret that I have to announce the passing of Mike Ballard. He died on 29th November 2020, after a relatively short illness at home (in Cyprus)
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