The Oxford Region Summer lunch was held on 17th June at the King William IV pub in the small village of Ipsden in the Chiltern Hills. A total of 18 people attended, included one from the LON region. The group had a pleasant time, and enjoyed excellent food and service. Stephen Rudgard (Regional Representative) made a few announcements at the end of the meal, including promoting the upcoming Annual Reunion in Cardiff in September.

It is still not too late to book your place at the Cardiff Annual Reunion on 13 to 15 September 2026 at the Majestic Hotel. The hotel still has rooms available, and the BAFUNCS concessional price on rooms has been extended until 31st July.  A list of participants who have already registered can be found here. We hope you will join us to meet friends old and new. There are spaces left on all three excursions on 14 June, so those who haven’t yet done so can sign up and add another dimension to the Reunion! Cardiff Castle is a medieval fortress with lavish Victorian gothic interiors which stands in the heart of the City and just a short walk from the Hotel. A private guided tour has been organised for us which should be fascinating. National Trust Tredegar House (photo below right) set in a 90 acre park and is one of the most significant late 17th Century houses in the British Isles. Transport is provided. A guided walking tour of Cardiff Bay with a blue badge guide. Formerly the biggest coal exporting dockland, there is lots to find out about the history, the multicultural roots, the decline and subsequent regeneration of this area sitting on the edge of the river Taff and Ely. We will make the short journey via local transport. AR 2026 Cardiff Invitation AR 2026 Cardiff Registration Form

We are pleased to provide below the final report of the 2026 Annual General Meeting, including the certified tally of votes, the new Executive Committee and the draft minutes of the Zoom meeting: AGM 2026 FINAL REPORT

All members Welcome! Enjoy a day with us at Strawberry Hill House in Twickenham where we will meet at 11.30. Ticket prices with advance purchase: £14.50 for the over-65s. £16.50 standard entrance £14.50 for English Heritage members. Free for National Art Pass members You can buy your ticket here here:  Strawberry Hill House .  If you prefer, Karen can buy the ticket for you and can send you details of how to pay.  Please bear in mind the ticket will be non-refundable. Refreshments/Lunch: we will have refreshments or lunch in The Garden Café.  Full menu here:  Strawberry Hill House Menu. The Café is wheelchair accessible via a smooth path without steps.  A space will be reserved  for all of us at the Café, either inside or outside, depending on the weather. Please register with Keren by Thursday 18 June. We very much look forward to seeing you! With best wishes, Karen karenkabul@yahoo.com