The Annual AGM and Autumn Lunch remain two of the Gallipoli Association’s most core fixtures, bringing members together in fellowship, remembrance and shared historical interest. This year’s AGM, attended by 36 members, was held once again at the prestigious Cavalry and Guards Club in Piccadilly, London.

Once the formal business of the AGM had been concluded GA President Captain Christopher Fagan, MBE DL, thanked Brigadier James Stopford, CBE as he stepped down after ten years as Chairman and warmly welcomed Stephen Chambers as his successor.

Gallipoli Association Trustees

The Autumn Lunch was greatly enjoyed by 52 members and their guests. Following the AGM, the drinks reception gave everyone the opportunity to converse with friends before being called in to dine.

Gallipoli Association Autumn Lunch

After lunch, James Stopford introduced the after-lunch speaker, Brigadier Justin Maciejewski, DSO MBE, Director of the National Army Museum.

Autumn Lunch Guest Speaker

The following day, the Gallipoli Association held its 11th annual conference at the RAF Club, 128 Piccadilly, London, under the theme “Contours of Conflict: Gallipoli on Land, Under the Sea and in the Air”. The day opened for the 65 attendees with Steve Moore leading the commemoration “For the Fallen”, followed by Robin Thorne’s welcome address. Robin paid tribute to outgoing chairman Brigadier James Stopford for ten years of distinguished leadership and welcomed Stephen Chambers as the Association’s new chairman.

Gallipoli Association Annual Conference

Stephen Snelling Speaking

Additional Annual Conference Presenters

Note: Photos by Thomas Iredale, Hester Huttenbach and Warren Smith.