Hampshire & Isle of Wight branch

Welcome to the Hampshire and IOW branch of The Western Front Association.

Please arrive at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start

Members and non-members of The Western Front Association are equally welcome. 

Any new visitors are guaranteed a friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome from a group of like-minded enthusiasts.

We look forward to welcoming you to our branch meetings.

(Please note that we kindly ask for a voluntary contribution of £5 to help cover the speakers costs and hire of the venue.)

Upcoming Hampshire & Isle of Wight branch events
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16 February 2026
Hampshire & Isle of Wight branch

Smith Dorrien and the Mons Campaign

Exploration of the critical role Smith Dorrien played during the Mons Campaign of 1914

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16 March 2026
Hampshire & Isle of Wight branch

Lost Opportunity – 22 August 1914

How the Battle of the Ardennes on 22 August 1914 had consequences for the whole war

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27 April 2026
Hampshire & Isle of Wight branch

AGM & Members Evening

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18 May 2026
Hampshire & Isle of Wight branch

Women in War and Peace

An exploration of how the Great War led to great social change for women

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22 June 2026
Hampshire & Isle of Wight branch

10 Decisions that settled the Campaign to the Marne

How did the German campaign in 1914 go from invasion to retreat in six weeks?

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27 July 2026
Hampshire & Isle of Wight branch

Forgotten Blitz and Defeat of the Zeppelins

How the war was waged in the sky's above Britain from 1914-18

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17 August 2026
Hampshire & Isle of Wight branch

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21 September 2026
Hampshire & Isle of Wight branch

Medals awarded for Service on the Western Front

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26 October 2026
Hampshire & Isle of Wight branch

Sudan campaign 1882-1898 linking to future Great War Generals

What were the early experiences of some of the Great War Generals such as Haig?

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23 November 2026
Hampshire & Isle of Wight branch

Story of Sir Thomas Lipton’s visit to Serbia 1915

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Branch details
The Royal Marine Association Club, War Memorial Pavilion, Dunn Cl, Portsmouth, Southsea P04 9SB

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Branch contacts
Neil Bond
(Branch Chairman)
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Mrs Jan Downton
(Secretary )
Email Mrs Jan Downton