THE RYEDALE branch of the RAF Association has appointed a new president.

At the annual general meeting on March 1, long-standing member Malcolm Barnard was appointed as president to serve for a term of three years.

Malcolm was presented with his badge of office by vice-president Rosemary Schofield.

It is the first time the branch has had a full complement of officers in post since the death of founding president Cyril Shreeve in April 2022.

Allan Jones was elected to the position of vice-Chairman at the same meeting.

Gazette & Herald: Malcolm Barnard was appointed as president to serve for a term of three yearsMalcolm Barnard was appointed as president to serve for a term of three years


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The RAF Association is a membership organisation and registered charity that provides welfare support to the RAF Family.

This family includes all serving and ex-serving personnel and their dependants but membership is open to anyone interested in, or with links to, the RAF.

Monthly branch meetings, usually with a speaker, are held at the Ham & Cheese, Scagglethorpe, with additional social lunches and fundraising events organised around the Ryedale area.

For more information, contact the membership secretary, Allan Jones on 07747 825309.