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Started by SonofOrange , Jun 21 2012 02:42 PM

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#1 SonofOrange

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Posted 21 June 2012 - 02:42 PM

Hello all, I recently asked the WFA about a Belfast Branch and how to establish one and am in the process of doing so, the WFA emailed all NI members and the interest so far has been terrific, anyone wishing to join us need not be a WFA member but I would encourage interested parties to do so.

We have been offered the use of a centrally located Belfast building and I am currently trying to round up fellow Great War enthusiasts, so, if you are interested please send me a PM with you email address and I will put you on the mailing list for updates.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, the WFA can be found here:
http://www.westernfr...ssociation.com/

#2 Ian C

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Posted 21 June 2012 - 06:35 PM

This is great news, PM sent.

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#3 Tim Wright

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Posted 21 June 2012 - 08:50 PM

I wish you all the best, exciting times ahead.

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#4 FitzroyPC

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Posted 22 June 2012 - 06:58 AM

Nice Work, SofO ... PM sent

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#5 W.J.Caughey

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Posted 25 June 2012 - 02:44 PM

Hi SonofOrange, PM sent, sounds good to me.

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#6 steven belfast

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Posted 29 June 2012 - 07:02 PM

PM sent look forward to hearing from you

#7 anneca

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Posted 29 June 2012 - 07:13 PM

PM sent - congratulations and best wishes.

#8 F.G.A.U

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Posted 01 July 2012 - 10:04 AM

PM sent mate....all the best

#9 SonofOrange

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Posted 04 July 2012 - 06:00 PM

Thanks everyone for the messages and best wishes, now that I have returned from my trip I can catch up on things and get news to you all asap.

#10 FitzroyPC

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Posted 04 July 2012 - 06:12 PM

SofO

Hope you had a good trip ... look forward to developments.

Nigel

#11 SonofOrange

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Posted 16 July 2012 - 02:39 PM

I have sent an email to all interested parties but had a few "failed to deliver" if you did not receive this email please re-send me your address.

#12 onlyme

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Posted 17 July 2012 - 11:24 AM

good luck
pm sent.
ian

#13 connieshaw

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Posted 17 July 2012 - 08:34 PM

Great to hear of this ..I look forward to a date , time and place.

#14 F.G.A.U

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Posted 02 August 2012 - 03:03 PM

Hi there....iv been away, whats the latest on the WFA, Belfast.
many thanks
Robert

#15 FitzroyPC

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Posted 02 August 2012 - 04:46 PM

Robert

Had the first meeting and elected you as Chairman !!!!

(Only kidding)

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#16 anneca

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Posted 03 August 2012 - 12:24 PM

View PostFitzroyPC, on 02 August 2012 - 04:46 PM, said:

Robert

Had the first meeting and elected you as Chairman !!!!

(Only kidding)

Nigel
I hear you have been elected as Vice-Chairman Nigel!

#17 FitzroyPC

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Posted 03 August 2012 - 03:11 PM

Anneca

Given the number of newspaper items that I post, I rather thought I had been made Press Relations Officer :thumbsup:

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#18 Kate Wills

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Posted 03 August 2012 - 03:22 PM

Do you take proxy voting?

I'll vote for Nigel. Top bloke.

#19 FitzroyPC

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Posted 03 August 2012 - 03:54 PM

Kate

In the good old Ulster tradition ... vote early and vote often :devilgrin:

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#20 SonofOrange

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Posted 04 August 2012 - 12:22 AM

Plenty going at the moment and October 18th looks like our first gathering, have got premises in a central Belfast location and I am currently trying to get something of interest for the first meeting, I will post an update in the coming week (email list) Facebook group has been running for a couple weeks now and already 42 followers or likers or whatever the term is?

https://www.facebook.com/WFABelfast

#21 anneca

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Posted 04 August 2012 - 01:45 PM

View PostKate Wills, on 03 August 2012 - 03:22 PM, said:

Do you take proxy voting?

I'll vote for Nigel. Top bloke.
You've got the job Nigel (whether you like it or not!).

#22 F.G.A.U

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Posted 13 August 2012 - 03:40 PM

SonofOrange.....can you confirm if you have my e.mail address...
thanks mate
Robert

#23 SonofOrange

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Posted 13 August 2012 - 09:19 PM

Email sent Robert.

#24 pietro

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Posted 11 October 2012 - 07:30 PM

Hi Neil

I'm sorry that I can't get to the proni event! I have another 'do' to go to with Mrs P that night. But keep me informed.

Peter

#25 KGB

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Posted 12 October 2012 - 10:07 AM

Do I need to book a place?
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