Royal Air Forces Association

Annual Conference 2010, 21st - 23rd May

Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Provisional Programme of Events

Rendezvous "Meet and Greet" - Friday 21st May, 8pm-11 pm in Spanish Suite.
Conference starts 10am-5pm Saturday 22nd May in Opera House, conference break 1pm-2pm for lunch.
Dance in Empress Ballroom in evening, 8pm-11 pm.
Sunday morning Parade and Service at War Memorial, 9am, 23rd May
Conference resumes in Opera House 10.30am til 1pm.

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Photos above and below taken at 2008 Blackpool Annual Conference

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Accommodation for Annual Conference Weekend

Online delegate reservations may be made with the following information:

Event:
        EventTitle: Royal Air Forces Association Annual Conference
        Event Code: BCTRAFA2010
        Event Location: Winter Gardens
        Link to New
Reservations: https://www.conferencebookings.co.uk/delegate/BCTRAFA2010
Event From Date: Fri May 21 00:00:00 BST 2010
Event To Date: Sun May 23 00:00:00 BST 2010
Accommodation:
Accommodation From Date: 21 May 2010
Accommodation To Date: 23 May 2010
Reservations:
        Delegate Contact: Blackpool Conference Team
        Delegate Contact Telephone Number: 01253 478216
        Reservation Deadline: 19 May 2010

If required, hard copies of the accommodation reservation form are also available from the delegate contact Blackpool Conference Team on 01253 478216.

For any additional queries relating to any aspect of the 2010 Annual Conference, please contact Margaret Duff, RAFA's Conference organiser on 01772 600 211 or Email Margaret

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2009 Annual Conference

A hugely positive and vibrant atmosphere was predominant at the RAFA Annual Conference which took place in Bournemouth this year. The conference took place over the weekend of May 15-17, 2009.

A contributing factor was the overwhelming support shown for the Association’s new image refreshment and delegates and staff applauded the plans for the new branding whilst looking forward to the bright future ahead.

It began with a rendez-vous dance on the Friday evening in the Purbeck Hall of the Bournemouth International Centre. Musical entertainment was provided by the Band of the RAF Regiment who performed throughout the whole conference weekend.

Conference delegates had the chance to exchange ideas, to meet old friends and build new relationships.

Conference-20096 The conference business began on the Saturday morning with speeches by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Glenn Torpy who gave an update on the work of the RAF over the last year and the Minister for Veterans Kevan Jones.

Resolutions were discussed and awards presented by the RAFA President, Air Marshal Philip Sturley and the RAF’s Air Member for Personnel, Air Marshal Simon Bryant.

On the Saturday evening a civic reception was held in the Purbeck Hall by the Mayor of Bournemouth, Cllr Stephen Chappell.

Then, for the first time in several years, Sunday morning brought grey skies and rain to conference proceedings.

Conference-2009 But the nasty weather did nothing to dampen the spirits of the serving and ex-serving RAF personnel who attended the Service of Dedication which was held inside the Bournemouth International Centre.

The Band of the RAF Regiment and almost 100 standards took part in the service, which was c Conference-20093 onducted by the Chaplain in Chief of the RAF, The Reverend (Air Vice Marshal) Peter Mills.
Hymns were sung and prayers spoken as members of the RAF past and present joined together in remembrance.

The Last Post was also played, followed by a minute’s silence and the reveille.

Abridged Conference Report 2009

To obtain a copy, please contact Brian Hartley at RAFA CHQ on 0116 268 8770 or email Brian

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