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IVA Remember the Anzac's

Monday, May 3, 2021

The Islington Veteran’s Association commemorated ANZAC Day this year with a small socially distanced ceremony at the Islington Memorial Green, attended by Islington Mayor Cllr Janet Burgess as well as the borough’s new Deputy Lieutenant, Michael Messinger.

New Association President announced

Sunday, February 7, 2021

 

At the IVA AGM, Chancellor, Mick Messinger, was offiically appointed the new president of the IVA, taking over from Dr Charles - Goodson Wicks. He is one of a number of Deputy Lieutenants appointed  by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London, all Deputy Lieutenants (DL) appointments being of distinguished residents of Greater London who have served their local community or have a history of service in other fields.

New Chairman Elected

Sunday, February 7, 2021

On the 2nd February 2021 during the AGM Dennis Sharrocks stood down as Chairman and Martin Kirk was elected as the new Chairman of the Islington Veterans Association. The IVA wish him well for the future and leading the IVA into 2021 and beyond.

Norman Willson remained as the secretary for now and Mark Samson continues as tresurere for another year.

Manor Gardens Memorial Arch

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Manor Gardens Mamorial Arch Restoration Campaign 

 

 

IVA Activity COVID-19 Restrictions

Sunday, April 12, 2020

Dear All

Due to the outbreak of Coronavirus all IVA activity has been posponed or cancelled. The IVA committee along with the council,  are reviewing ideas to ensure special events are commemorated and not forgottern, by looking at ways they can be celebrated once the restrictions have been relaxed. The IVA committee and its membership will now meet on Zoom as per the dates in the events calender, every first Tuesday of each month at 19:00 pm.

Armed Forces Breakfast Club - New Venue

Sunday, April 14, 2019

The Islington Armed Forces Breakfast Club is currently not meeting due to the COVID-19 Government restrictions. Meetings are being organised currently online using the Zoom application.

Become A Member of The Association

Monday, January 1, 2018

If you are Ex Armed Forces, Fire, Police or Ambulance Service or an Ex member of the Merchant Navy or Prison Service and want to become a member of the Islington Vaterans Assoctaion,  then go to the contacts page and email the Secretary or Charman to obation the required application forms and infomation