Retired Staff Association
North West Branch
Welcome
Here you will find information on our branch history and fond memories of Stretton, Antrobus and the Manchester Sub-centre. Also details of branch socials and events can also be found, not to mention many photographs from past events.
Meet the Team
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Tim MacKay
Chairman & Contrail
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Jackie MacKay
Secretary
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Barry Pratt
Treasurer
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Andy Maynard
Socials & website
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Alastair Nicolson
Committee Member
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Sylvia Walker
Committee Member
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Jean Pratt
Co-opted Member
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Graham Sweet
Co-opted Member
Branch Origins
The present North West Branch of the CAA Retired Staff Association was formed in November 1989 after an earlier attempt to set up one had failed. After a few years of treading water, a new committee was elected in 1995 and membership has gradually risen to over 350. Whilst we are officially named the North West Branch, a number of our members who used to work in this area now live in either North Wales, Yorkshire, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Shropshire and even as far away as Wiltshire.
We hold a number of social functions throughout the year. These have included canal trips, bowling both crown and indoor, theatre visits, backstage at the Bridgewater Hall, The Lowry and the Imperial War Museum North and of course the popular Christmas Lunch. Husbands, wives and partners are always welcome to come along to these events.
Memories
Stretton/Antrobus
Many of the retired ATC staff who served in the North West will have fond memories of the radar unit based at Antrobus, in Cheshire (just south of Warrington down the A49). The attached article has been provided by Donald C. MacGregor, R.N.AS Stretton and is published with his consent.
Manchester Sub-Centre opening memories.
Visit Derek Henry’s recollections of the opening of the Sub Centre in 1975.
Contact us
You can contact the North West Branch of the Retired Staff Association at nwrsa@caa-rsa.org.uk.
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