British Army Association - Bexleyheath

The British Army Association will be holding its ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. This Thursday 7th May 2026, 19.30hrs for 20.00hrs.
At The United Services Club, 108 Main Rd, Sidcup DA14 6NE.

Members of The Association attended the St George's Day Service, held recently at The Woolwich (Royal Artillery) Garrison Church, staying for light refreshments afterwards. Veterans are always made very welcome and supported by the Trust.

A few days back, the branch was contacted by local funeral directors, to support the funeral of a 100 year old WWII veteran, ATS Sgt, Doris Goss who had no immediate family. We are proud to say, that the branch gave her fine send off.
A branch member Terry, who was unable to attend, summed it all up with these lovely words. God bless Doris.

I was unable to honour the life of Sgt Doris Goss, ex ATS, who served her country with pride as a Clerk in the British Army.
Although many of us never had the chance to know Doris personally, and although she had no family or close circle around her in her later years, she was one of ours. Today proved something powerful that the bond between veterans does not fade with time, distance, or circumstance. When one of our own reaches their final posting, they are never left to march out alone.
Your presence, your respect, and the Standards carried with such dignity ensured that Doris was seen off with the honour she earned. It is moments like this that remind us why the veteran community matters so deeply. We stand for each other, even when the world has grown quiet around someone’s name.
Doris has now been carried to the big NAAFI in the sky, where no one queues, the brews are always hot, and old comrades are waiting to welcome her home.♥️🇬🇧🙏
Photos: Courtesy of Natalie of https://www.lemarephotography.co.uk

Members of the British Army Association and SE London AFVB Clubs SE9, SE18 and DA14 were at the Woolwich Garrison Church this morning. They gather to support BAA Chairman, David Ball, who is also a trustee of the Church, has to attend as part of a Sunday duty rosta, which he combines with a Veteran's breakfast. David did an excellent job providing tea, coffee, sausage and bacon rolls, assisted by WGC Volunteer, Rita Hayes.

The British Army Association will be attending. This lady has no family. Please try to support her memory and an gratitude and appreciation for her service during World War II

The Chairman visited City Hall today for a meeting with London Assembly Member, Lord Len Duvall. David and Len have known each other for many years, and meet on a regular basis to discuss veteran related topics in Royal Greenwich and its surrounding London Borough's. Len is Armed Forces Champion for Greater London, as well Chairman of City Hall Branch Royal British Legion. He was given a well deserved peerage to The House of Lords in January.

Members of The Association attended its joint venture today, The Veteran's Pop-in, with The Recovery College, Anglesea Road in Woolwich. It is held monthly (The first Tuesday, 14.00 till 16.00).

A big congratulations are in order to Mrs Sharon McGeouch, who has been recently elected as successor to Alan, as Association secretary. Sharon is a Miltary Police veteran, and has always helped and supported members, veterans and associations, making her a well respected member within our circle. She is also very active in the local Veteran Breakfast Clubs. Well done Sharon and thank you. Welcomeb onboard! 🇬🇧

At a very well supported April meeting, the association said a fond farewell to its long time serving (35 years) secretary Mr Alan Wright. Alan, who served with RWK Regiment, was presented, on behalf of the Association by the chairman, David Ball a Royal West Kent engraved crystal glass decanter set.
Alan, will continue as membership secretary for the association.
Thank you for your continued service and dedication to the Association. Invicta! 🇬🇧

Branch members will be attending the forthcoming veteran breakfast clubs.