British Army Association - Bexleyheath

18/08/2026

Some very sad news has recently. reached the Branch
The mother of Chairman, David Ball has sadly passed away. June was the main fundraiser for the Combined Irish Regiments Association, until she sadly fell ill. In keeping with her role within the CIROCA, David has set up a fund in her memory. It is a fund that British Army Association members are supporting.

Hello my name is David Ball, Assistant Secretary of The Combi… DAVID BALL needs your support for June's memory in aid of The Combined Irish Regiments Assoc.

14/07/2026

Members of the branch were invited to tour The United States Embassy. They had a great afternoon, meeting diplomatic staff, with trips to the mini market, restaurant and souvenir shop, finishing off in the Embassy Bar, to watch the World Cup England vs DR Congo, on U.S. soil. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

14/07/2026

Branch members attended the Royal Borough of Greenwich Armed Forces Day flag raising ceremony, which was held at Woolwich Town Hall. The Association National Standard was carried by Tony Rathbone.

14/07/2026

Capt. (rtd) Steve Slaney, Branch President, along with the branch standard bearer, Mick Luxford and BAA member, Mike Lakin, who carried the standard of the RHA, attended the Bexley Armed Forces Day Flag raising ceremony.

14/07/2026

David Ball, the BAA Chairman, officiated ceremonial at The Lee Rigby Memorial Service held at Woolwich (Royal Artillery) Garrison Church. The National Standard was paraded, and members supported with the Wreath laying during the service.

14/07/2026

The Association supported ceremonial for the Veterans Lee Rigby Ride of Respect. A wreath was laid in honour of Lee Rigby's memory at the memorial to Lee, at Woolwich (Royal Artillery) Garrison Church. A small ceremony was also held at the scene of his death.

12/07/2026

The page administrator apologises for lack of input recently, due to personal commitments.
The British Army Association held its Annual General Meeting for 2026, holding elections for committee posts.

03/05/2026

The British Army Association will be holding its ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. This Thursday 7th May 2026, 19.30hrs for 20.00hrs.
At The United Services Club, 108 Main Rd, Sidcup DA14 6NE.

28/04/2026

Members of The Association attended the St George's Day Service, held recently at The Woolwich (Royal Artillery) Garrison Church, staying for light refreshments afterwards. Veterans are always made very welcome and supported by the Trust.

28/04/2026

A few days back, the branch was contacted by local funeral directors, to support the funeral of a 100 year old WWII veteran, ATS Sgt, Doris Goss who had no immediate family. We are proud to say, that the branch gave her fine send off.
A branch member Terry, who was unable to attend, summed it all up with these lovely words. God bless Doris.

I was unable to honour the life of Sgt Doris Goss, ex ATS, who served her country with pride as a Clerk in the British Army.
Although many of us never had the chance to know Doris personally, and although she had no family or close circle around her in her later years, she was one of ours. Today proved something powerful that the bond between veterans does not fade with time, distance, or circumstance. When one of our own reaches their final posting, they are never left to march out alone.
Your presence, your respect, and the Standards carried with such dignity ensured that Doris was seen off with the honour she earned. It is moments like this that remind us why the veteran community matters so deeply. We stand for each other, even when the world has grown quiet around someone’s name.
Doris has now been carried to the big NAAFI in the sky, where no one queues, the brews are always hot, and old comrades are waiting to welcome her home.♥️🇬🇧🙏
Photos: Courtesy of Natalie of https://www.lemarephotography.co.uk