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Friday 18 September
WIESA Celebration Ball - Tickets £25 each.
Until Sunday 1 Novembr 2009
Windrush Exhibition at the Imperial War Museum
Sunday 8 November Remembrance Day
The West Indian Ex-Servicemen and Women’s Association (WIESA) is a registered charity (No.279644), based in Clapham in south west London.
Established in 1972, WIESA was created to offer support to West Indian ex–servicemen and women as well as to today’s serving personnel in the United Kingdom.
Our raison d’etre arose as a result of the legacy left by the 16,000 men who volunteered to fight for Britain in the First World War and the 10,000 service men and women who answered the call of the 'Mother Country' during the Second World War. Thousands more served as merchant seamen.
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Luncheon Club
Tuesday & Thursday
1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Bingo
Thursday
3.00pm - 4.30 pm
Dominoes
Tuesday & Thursday
6.00 pm - 10.00 pm
Useful Links
This is the home of Armed Forces Friends, the totally FREE site dedicated to helping ex-service or serving personnel in the British Armed Forces to regain contact with old friends.
Ministry of Defence sites
A wealth of up-to-date information about numerous topics of interest including the latest from operations.
Royal ArmyRoyal NavyRoyal Air ForceMinistry of DefenceThe Imperial War Museum is unique in its coverage of conflicts, especially those involving Britain and the Commonwealth, from the First World War to the present day.
Why not join us today!
Members' Monthly Meeting
Sunday 4 October 2009
Sunday 8 November 2009
Sunday 6 December 2009
Time: 5.00 pm at WIESA
Clapham Manor Street, SW4
Becoming a member of WIESA is easy and there are lots of benefits.
The Association is looking at expanding its membership, and anyone who has served within the
Army, Air Force, Navy or Merchant Navy can become members. Their Partners can be Associate members.
But, don’t take our word for it. Why don’t you come and see for yourself! All are welcome.
WIESA Committee
President: Mr Neil Flannigan
Vice President: Mr xxxx Fairweather
Chairman: Mr Vince McBean
Vice Chair: Mr Noel Davies
Secretary: Mr Desmond Garnes
Treasurer: Mr Jimmy Leigh
Asst Treasurer: Mr Alan Bennett
Black History Month has been celebrated across the UK every October for over 30 years.
This special exhibiton at the Imperial War Museum looks at the contribution made in the Second
World War by African, Asian and Caribbean men and women. Read more ...
From War to Windrush
It is a time when we highlight and celebrate the achievements of the black community and uncover hidden history about our communities. Read more...
WIESA - A Neighbourhood Club
WIESA Advisory Panel
Ms Betty Evans-Jacas
Mr Laurie Philpott
Mr Ricky Walton
Ms Carmen Smith
Imperial War Museum until 1 Nov
Navy during the First and Second World Wars.
WIESA is now officially one of the Neighbourhood Clubs for older people available across Lambeth. These local services, called the Gateway network, are delivered by older people for older people, including the creation of 5200 luncheon club places.
60 years on, explore the wartime experiences of West Indian men and women who served in the British forces and Merchant
