th 95 Bomb Group Heritage Association - Chalrman's report 2024. What a remarkable year thls has been on so many levels! Our buildings have undergone signif icant changes 2nd updates. The exterior has received 8 Iresh coat of paint from a contracted company, complete with a guarantee. The toilets have been renov8ted, with traditional designs for both the ladies, and gents, faciliries, while the accessible has been brought up to regulation. Other are8s h8ve also benefited from decoralion, improvements, and maintenance. We've added beech hedgingalongtho boundary and a yew he(Jge behind th8 memorial bunker. The museum has experienced 3 thorough deep cle8n and reorganisation, now featuring superb new lighting. We've also welcomed new collections, thanks to generous donations, with more 8dditions planned. To enhance air circulation, we have installed fans in the built-in cabin8ts. The bar has thrived throughout the year, hosting numerous dances and open days, keeping Brads Bar lively with a sready flow of beerl Over the winter, the PX underwent a signilicant rev2mp, introduclng new stock, including our own br8nd8d glasses 3nd beer sets. which have been verywell received. The Commlttee has welcomed manyvisitors overthe pastyear. In lune, we hosted a large group as part ot the D-Day anniversary cruise, with over 200 guests attending over the weekend. We providod dancing, live $le, military vehicle displays, and, as always, a warm welcome from our dedicated Committee and volunteers, for which we are extremely grateful. We've also had numerous visitors from the US, including family members coming to see where their relatives served, as well as tours featuring the c88t from "Masters of the Air. Another succes8ful Americana Day and our regular open days have contributed to a fant8Stic yeai. Looking ahead, we are planning a reunion for 2025, which will be announced soon. along with exciting new additions to thg museum. We are 81so working on plans for a new buildlng to house the Dodge Weapons Carrier, alongside ongoing essential maintenance and further developments forthe museum. Financially, this year has been qulte expensive. however, through the success of our events and visit8, we have worked h8rd to raise funds to r8invest in the Heritage Association for future projects. The loss oftwo key members of ourassociation has deeply affected ourcommittee and organisation, but we will strive to remembei and honour them in the best way possible. None of this progress would have been 8chi8vable without the support of our members, volunteers, and Committee. Their efforts are clearly Yeflected in the transformation of the RFC. Thank you to everyone who has contributed and supported us over the past year. Here's to a successful 20251
95th Bomb Group Heritage Association Private & Confidential Balance Sheet as at 3111212023 3111212022 Savings Account Current Accounl - 95th BG 34.01 34.01 62,616.54 51,687.60 Petty Cash 343.81 457.26 82,994.36 52,178.87 Group Reserves Bl Nel Income l ( Expenditure ) 52,178.87 75,479.45 10.815.49 123,300.581 62,994.36 52,178.87 To The Trustees of the 95th Bomb Grou Herita e Association l tifY that the attached Income and Expendilure Accounl and Balancè Sheet for the 95th Bomb Group Heritage Association for the year ended 31st Dec 2023 have been prepared in accordance with the books, vouchers and records presented. There are no issues to which I wish lo draw attention. Signed ... Mr D Winters
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