Social Groups
Social Groups
Please see below for a list of known regional social groups where Former Staff can get in touch with colleagues aho live in the area
BARSA Isle of Wight Coffee Mornings
The BARSA Isle of Wight group monthly meetings are held at ‘The Castle’ hotel in Ryde on the THIRD Wednesday of the month at 11am.
Throughout the year we as a club enjoy various casual lunches, as well as a range of outings including an annual short break.
As with the majority of social clubs a Christmas Lunch and an AGM luncheon are also enjoyed.
We are a friendly group so come and join us.
contact : jennislandgirl@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: Chairman Alan Barker 01983 563695
Secretary Jennifer Stewart 01983 299719
Solo Society
The Solo Society of British Airways, based in the Heathrow area, is open to all current or retired staff who are on their own and widows and widowers of former staff, and we are now also accepting associate members who are on their own and would like to meet with others in the same situation.
We meet at the Royal British Legion Hall in Heston on 1st Monday of the month from 14.00-16.00. Contact: win.thompson69@btinternet.com
Men in Sheds
A community workshop has been set up in Staines for retired men who would like to spend time on hobbies or do repairs for themselves or friends & neighbours, visit spelthorneshed.wordpress.com or email spelthorneshed@gmail.com for more details.
BA Pensioner Groups in South West England
BA RSA Avon & Somerset
The Commodore Hotel, Kewstoke, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS22 9UZ
1st Wed every month Ralph Davies 01392 461874
BA Exes
Cat & Fiddle pub, Clyst St. Mary, Devon EX5 1DP
3rd Thurs of Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov Peggy Furmston 01395-266137
BA Highfliers
Barleymows Restaurant in Chard, Somerset TA20 2HW
2nd Wed every month Ken Courtney 01460-61407
BA East Devon Group
Lions Garden Centre, Sidford, Devon EX10 9QL
3rd Wed of Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec Peggy Furmston 01395-266137
BA South Devon Group
Dainton Park Golf Course, Ippelpen, Devon TQ12 5TN
3rd Monday every month Trevor Austin 01803-556197
List last updated October 2020 - please send any updates to andy.jones@magenta7.co.uk