This is the Associations chosen charity. The MWA remains actively involved and promotes the recognition of the Minewarfare community within the project. Learn more on the Project Vernon Website
The Association provides a superb forum within which members can meet, and share their experiences. Many members find this the most gratifying of all the benefits the Association brings to its membership.
We hope you enjoy the news and events the Association brings to the members and its families and looks forward to seeing you all soon!
The Site hopes to give its membership the opportunity, capacity and facilities to engage with each other to work collectively to shape the future of the Minewarefare Association.
All MWA Members should log into the Members Only forum under the MWA General Stuff thread for an update from the Chairman on the MWA Membership Audit. Best regards. Dixie
The Portsmouth news carries an article on HMS LEDBURY deploying to the Mediterranean for four months as part of the NATO Standing Naval MCM Group 2.
http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/defence/hms-ledbury-leaves-portsmouth-f...
THIS IS A CHANGE TO THE ORIGINAL DATE
At the recent Southern Dit Session, John Gunter passed me some phots of some Mines and MCM Equipment laying around the grounds of Fort Southwick here in Portsmouth. We discussed why the equipment would be there as the fort has no MCM significance at all and I doubt that Mine Warfare featured in Palmerstons grand plan. The only answer we could come up with was it may have been s
This years annual 'Turf war' is upon us. No doubt there will be a few of our membership attending. The webmaster is attending as usual and can be found in the North Car Park, with family and freinds, which at the moment consist of 20+ submariners!!!! So if you wish to have a few beers and show solidarity it would be very welcome!!! (look out for a silver Mondeo Estate!
Project Vernon has organised a visit, including a three course lunch, to Studio 434 on 15 Sep 2013. Studio 434 is a unique personal collection of cars and motorcycles. Further information on the collection can be found on the Studio 434 website here
Commander Martin Mackey today completed his appointment as the Commander, 2nd MCM Squadron. I today recieved the following message from Martin as he moves on to pastures new.
Dear All
Due to the re-union, there will be no DIT Session in March. The next one is 25 April. 1900 in the Lord Arthur Lee Fareham. Lots of DIT's to discuss after the re-union.
Taff R
An excellent night was had by all at the 2013 Reunion last night at the 'Home' Club. With over 70 attendees it was great to see so many people enjoying the night especially Pinta Beers 'Musical Chairs' towards the end of the evening.
Folks. Below is an outline programme for the events on Fri - Sat. Note that the AGM is now in Brocks Bar not the conference room as first published.
Weekend Programme
Friday 15th March 13:
1900 Informal meet up in main Victory Bar. With possible visit to local venues if preferred ****
Sat 16th March 13 - 10:30
