Due to popular demand (and the generosity of the hotel manager) the Annual Reunion was once again held at the Hyatt Regency, The Churchill Hotel, for another very enjoyable and successful occasion.
The lunch was preceded by a Service of Remembrance, led by our Chaplain, the Rev'd Canon Flora Winfield, at St Paul's Church in Knightsbridge. The service was a fitting tribute to our veterans and reflected on the past, as well as looking to the future. Afterwards there was time to visit the FANY memorial outside the church before the heavens opened and everyone dashed to the coaches.
The Lunch was a tremendous success and allowed members, both active and Country, to sit amongst the veterans and catch up with each other. The day concluded with the AGM which was followed by the presentations and awards. We were delighted to welcome our Honorary Colonel and his wife to the reunion and were grateful for his words of support and encouragement to the Corps. Many congratulations to all those who received an award.
For the second year running, an marching squad of active members took part in the Remembrance Day commemorations at the Cenotaph. The Corps' Regimental Officer organised the squad who marched past the Cenotaph in Service Dress, wearing the new hats which were introduced at the beginning of the year. To our delight, there was very good television coverage of the members. As always the FANY veterans proudly represented the Corps, wearing their second World War berets, lead by the FANY Records Officer.
The Commanding Officer attended the Service of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey whilst the Chaplain, together with other members of the Corps, went to St Paul's Cathedral, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at the Royal Exchange.