Royal Air Forces Association Basingstoke Branch

01/05/2026

We have moved! The branch meetings are now held in the Chineham Village Hall on the 2nd Monday of the month.

26/02/2026

A good one for members to get involved in to fundraise for our beneficiaries

11/02/2026

The Guildford Rotary Club are organising a free walking event on 17th May and offered the opportunity for the RAF Association to use this as a charity fundraiser. Dear ails are at https://rotaryinguildford.org/charity_walk.

This is an opportunity to fundraise. Anyone wishing to take part could set up a fundraising page and raise a few pounds for RAFA: unlike many charity events there is no fee and no minimum amount.
The following link is to RAFAs ‘Challenge Yourself’ Just Giving page, which is used for anyone taking on their own challenge: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/rafachallengeyourself2026

Click here if you think you would like to make a difference in our Local & International communities. Our motto is: “Service Above Self”

06/02/2026

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

FOR RAF ASSOCIATION BRANCHES

To the Members of Royal Air Forces Association Basingstoke Branch (“the Branch”)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN [in accordance with paragraph 14 of the Branch Regulations] that the Annual General Meeting of the Branch will take place

ON (date) 2 March 2026
AT (time) 19:30
AT (location) Labour Club, Sandys Rd, Basingstoke, RG22 6AS
for the following purposes:-

1. To receive the report on the activities of the Branch for the past year.
2. To adopt the Trustees’ annual report and accounts and receive the independent examination report for the year ended 31 December 2025.
3. To elect Officers and Trustees to the Branch Committee.
4. To consider resolutions for submission to the Annual Conference Committee.
5. To appoint delegates for the Area and Annual conferences.
6. To propose a Branch nominee for the role of Area Elected Trustee
Only those Branch members present at the meeting are eligible to vote. However, a member who has not paid their membership subscription in the current year shall not be entitled to vote at any General Meeting of the Branch in that year if their subscription is in arrears by more than one month unless payment of their subscription has been suspended, postponed or waived under Byelaw 7 (6).

BY ORDER OF THE BRANCH SECRETARY

6 February 2026

Full details are on our web page at

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN [in accordance with paragraph 14 of the Branch Regulations] that the Annual General Meeting of the Branch will take place

03/02/2026

Well worth the read. Learn about those often unsung heroes who played such an important role in the defence of our Nation

Grab a cuppa and read our feature, normally only available to our members, from our quarterly Air Mail magazine. ☕

Dave Shaw explores the centenary of the Royal Observer Corps's formation, its origins and the vital role it has played in assisting the RAF and safeguarding the nation.

Read it here: https://rafauk.org/4q10W6s

03/02/2026

Outreach Christmas. Committee members visited all of our over 85s with whom we have up-to-date contact details. Our BWO contacted our over 80s to confirm they were well in the run-up to Christmas

Over the festive season, the Royal Air Forces Association Basingstoke Branch of Volunteers visited those over 85 who served – or whose partners served – to share goodwill and gratitude.
Simon, a serving officer and volunteer, visited Sheila at Rowan Lodge with a heartfelt card and a box of shortbread. Over coffee and biscuits, they enjoyed a wonderful chat, reminiscing and celebrating the spirit of service and community. A big thank you to Simon and the RAF team for bringing warmth and joy to our residents and local communities! https://branch.rafa.org.uk/basingstoke/

31/12/2025

The clock is ticking down to end a year in which we have worked hard to support the well being of our members and beneficiaries. The vision of the Association that our members and beneficiaries be connected, empowered and resilient has underpinned everything that we have done
Here’s wishing all members of our RAF Family / Community a wonderful New Year

24/12/2025

The Branch President, Officers & Trustees wish all of our members and friends a very Merry Christmas

10/12/2025

Our Christmas Special Newsletter 2025 is now available on our website at

08/11/2025

His Branch colleagues are proud too

This evening is the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, honouring all who have served. Watch the annual commemoration on BBC One at 9pm. We are proud to have our new standard bearer George taking part this year.

Image courtesy of the BBC.