Royal Artillery Association Wakefield, RAA, UBIQUE

Who may join?

Membership of the Association is open to Gunners of any rank, male or female, who are serving, or who have served in any unit of the Royal Artillery or in the Artillery of a Commonwealth Country. Members of other Corps/Regiments who have served on the strength of any RA unit, and wives/widows and husbands/widowers of Artillerymen and women may also join as full members. Other ex-servicemen or women, wives/widows, husbands/widowers and relations or any persona who has Gunner interests at heart may become Association Members. Members of Gunner Old Comrade Assocaitions are especially welcome.

How does the Association work?

The core of the Association is its Branches and its Ladies' Section. They are backed by District Representatives who, in turn, are supported by REgional Representatives who make up the National Executive Committee, which reports to the Royal Artiller Association Board of Management. The Association is served by a small permanent staff at Artillery House, Larkhill. Meetings are held at every level throughout the year, and each year, in May, delegates meet in a relaxed and congenial atmosphere at the Royal Artillery Assembly for an informative and fun weekend. The Assembly elects the Association's representatives of the Board of Management and provides an opportunity for grass-root views to be expressed and democratic decisions to be reached. It is also a very relaxing and highly entertaining weekend. Every Battery in the Regular and Territorial Army is affiliated to a branch throughout the UK so there is regular contact between Batteries and branches; serving and retired.

What does it provide?

For a serving Gunner, Association Branches can provide a support during the difficult transition period into civilian life and thereafter with a network of comrades who may prove useful when settling in an area, together with the friendship of a caring group of people who understand your problems. For Members, Branches provide a focus for social activities, fun, comradeship and practical assistance and support if it is needed. It also allows ready access to the Gunners' charitable funds to assist those in need.