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.
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.
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.
The IVA have initiated a "Buddy Call" process to ensure members who could be isolated alone or with difficulties getting essential, can speak with somone they know just for a reassuring chat or to ask for support during this difficult period. In some cases members will be calling you, just to ensure all is ok. It is important we all keep in touch during this period. Stay Safe & Stay at Home
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.
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
Mind in Haringay run support courses for Ex-Service personel within the Borough.020 8340 2474 or see the website on the links page