WELCOME TO CHESTER BRANCH


Established in 1954 (formally known as Manchester Branch).
Membership is at 126 members (Oct 23).


The Chester Branch is based in the North West of England but has members throughout the UK and abroad. Chester Branch are a lively group of people who regularly hold events. 

We meet formally three times a year:  a spring lunch, AGM in September and a Christmas lunch but we also try to arrange other events for members to enjoy and guests are welcome. The branch ensures that people who have served in the Corp can meet up with friends old and new and enjoy fun and fellowship. We also enjoy a Reunion Weekend every 2 years staying in a central location with a Gala Dinner and trips out to places of interest in the local area.

Last year Chester Branch saw our 6th Branch reunion eventually take place despite setbacks with Covid and 2 changes of tour operators. The event in Manchester allowed people to meet up and enjoy the attractions locally, coming together for a Gala Dinner Saturday Evening and Church Service on the Sunday morning before people travelled home. The weekend was not without its moments, for example we will not forget the port for the Loyal Toast being served in Champagne flutes, we won’t mention the 3 am Fire Alarm. All that said fun was had and we danced the night away.
November saw the branch take part in the Remembrance Parade for the second year in Chester Cathedral followed by a lunch in a local restaurant. Our wreath was laid on behalf of the branch by Mrs Meg Fish.

Christmas lunch was held at our usual venue The Queen’s Hotel opposite Chester Station with 48 in attendance. It is an enjoyable event and the start to many members Christmas Festivities.

We are now looking forward to our events in 2023.  

In May we hope to have a trip to Shrewsbury with a sail on the river and afternoon tea.

We are starting to see members willing to travel and wanting to return to events and meeting with friends old and new and enjoying fellowship.

If you are interested in seeing what we do please contact us and be assured that you will receive a warm welcome.

Contact Details

Chair:  Jill Mackeen TD
Secretary: Lynn Orfanelli
Treasuer: Patricia Smith

Email secretary: lynn.orfanelli@outlook.com

 
 
 
 
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