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British Airways Retired Staff Association
The Retired Staff Association (RSA) consists of retirees of British Airways and its predecessor companies. British Airways fully supports the RSA with office accommodation, equipment and headed paper although everything else is provided from RSA funds that come from the Lottery and raffles. The RSA's prime function is a social club with over 11,000 members worldwide, mostly in the UK. Activities of the London Group and the 18 Provincial Centres are reported in an RSA Newsletter, the retired staff magazine Touchdown and also on the RSA website. Membership is available to all staff that retire on a pension. The cost of lifetime membership is £20. Application forms are available from the RSA office or website. Membership entitles a member and associate member to all RSA activities that include social events, outings and holidays both in the UK and abroad. An Association Day is held on the third Monday of the month at the Concorde Centre and guest speakers are invited to speak on a number of interesting topics. These afternoon events are free and include tea and cake. Times are 1400 to approximately1600. Many of our members have lunch at the Concorde Club first. Rose Gowlett is the Chair of the Retired Staff Association and she is supported by an elected voluntary committee of retired British Airways employees who are available to offer help, advice and comfort to retired staff with any problems. The social activities encourage members to participate with others of similar interests. The Provincial Centres also have a separate calendar of events and members are encouraged to contact their local centre and join in these local activities. Our first Newsletter last year proved very popular with our members and will become a regular feature with our lottery letter each year. In addition, we shall contact those members who have expressed a specific interest in receiving details of proposed holidays and outings.
The RSA is very happy to welcome all new members who have recently joined us following the closure of the 25-year Club at the end of March 2009 and also those who have recently retired from British Airways. It is also with great sadness we have to tell you that one of our colleagues, Dorothy Anderson, whom many of you will know from going on the Outings arranged by the RSA, died suddenly on 24th June 2008 after a short illness.
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Proposed Outings, Holidays. Social Events and Association DaysTalks for the London Group in 2008/9 include: Outings
3rd – 10th October 2008 |
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NORTHERN CYPRUS HOLIDAY – KYRENIA £549.30 including two evening meals. Half Board for the additional 5 nights – £21 .50. Unfortunately, a BA Fuel surcharge of £55.30 has been imposed. A non refundable deposit of £302.30 is required. Departure from Heathrow.
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| 28th January – 1st Feb 2009 | |||
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BODELWYDDAN CASTLE WALES The Retired Staff Association in conjunction with the Travel and Outings Section of British Airways Clubs have arranged a winter break at Bodelwyddan Castle North Wales. Exact time of departure to be confirmed. Parking will be available at the Concorde Club. Bodelwyddan Castle is operated by Warners so is adults only. The Castle forms a unique part of the North Wales landscape and has extensive parkland and gardens. The museum hosts the National Porlrait Gallery's Victorian Collection. This break is all inclusive of house wines, beer, spirits, tea and coffee. It is on a bed and breakfast and evening meal basis and includes nightly entertainment and two excursions. The cost is £249 for members of the RSA and their spouses and £255 for non-members. Single Supplement £100. Two excursions will be included, one of which will be to Chester and the other to be agreed at a later date.Facilities at the Castle include archery, outdoor bowls, and tennis. It has a heated indoor pool, plunge pool, sauna, steam room and tropicarium. A fitness studio also has the latest gym equipment A £25 per person is required at the current time to confirm interest
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| 13th – 17TH March 2009 | |||
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THE CROWN HOTEL, WEYMOUTH, DORSET Accommodation will be for 5 nights at the Crown Hotel on A Mock Winter Cruise . Visit different destinations every day on this dinner, bed and breakfast mock cruise aboard the "SS Crown". Guests can visit far away shores such as Venice, Curacao and Cannes whilst still enjoying their home comforts. Along with themed menus and entertainment this holiday will include Captain's cocktail receptions, cabaret on two evenings, bingo, fancy dress, excursions and even a light lunch. The Hotel has 86 en-suite bedrooms with Colour TV, radio, tea & coffee making facilities and a lift to all floors. Cost £260 inclusive of insurance. coach and gratuities for RSA members and their spouses and £265 for guests.
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| 10th – 16th April 2009 | |||
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CROATIA – MAKARSKA RIVIERA
7 Night holiday on Full Board basis at the 4 Star Meteor Hotel set in the heart of the scenic Makarska. This town has the peaks of the Biokovo Mountains on one side and the beautiful Adriatic Coast on the other. Explore the narrow streets, fruit and flower markets, admire the l6th-ccntury Franciscan monastery and the elegant St. Mark's Cathedral in the town's main plaza. Departure from Gatwick. Unfortunately, there are no singles available. A non refundable deposit of £120 per person is required on booking. Full price of holiday to be advised
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