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RAF BRIZE NORTON'S WELFARE HOUSES RECEIVE NEW LEASE OF LIFE

The welfare houses at RAF Brize Norton have received a new lease of life thanks to the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA).

RAF Brize Norton Station Commander, Group Captain Dan James, officially re-opens the welfare houses.
RAF Brize Norton Station Commander, Group Captain Dan James, officially re-opens the welfare houses.

On Friday 3rd May 2019, a grand re-opening of the welfare houses took place, with the Station Commander, Group Captain Dan James, RAFA representatives and other members of the Station present. 

With thanks to Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) the welfare houses were redecorated, the Community Support Team also added new soft furnishings to create a homely environment.
With thanks to Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) the welfare houses were redecorated, the Community Support Team also added new soft furnishings to create a homely environment.

“The welfare houses at RAF Brize Norton are an integral part of the welfare provision for our personnel and their families. The homes are readily available to all serving personnel who may require them.We are extremely grateful to RAFA for agreeing to pay for the redecoration of the homes. We endeavour to create a ‘home from home’ environment for all personnel who use them. As well as the redecoration, soft furnishings have been updated to make them more welcoming for our families.”

Flight Sergeant Jane Corban
RAF Brize Norton Community Support

Group Captain Dan James, RAF Brize Norton Station Commander, with members of the Community Support Team and RAFA Representatives in front of the newly decorated welfare house.
Group Captain Dan James, RAF Brize Norton Station Commander, with members of the Community Support Team and RAFA Representatives in front of the newly decorated welfare house.

The RAFA is the largest single service membership organisation and the longest standing registered service charity that provides welfare support to the RAF Family. RAFA is committed to providing confidential, professional and fair services to members of the wider RAF family from the youngest recruit to the oldest veteran and their families.

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