Derek (Del) Rootes
With deep regret I have to report the passing of Derek Rootes who died at his home in Wales on 20 November 2025. Derek served in Bucks during the 60s, 70s and 80s retiring as a Sub O in FP at CDiv HQ Aylesbury. Dereks funeral will be held at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, Pembrokeshire at 1345 on the 4th December 2025. No flowers please and donations to the FFC
Geoff Bowles
Branch Sectretary 24 November 2025.
Title of Association
The tile of the National Association has changed following a decision taken at the 2025 AGM. The Association will now be known as The National Association of Retired Fire Service Personnel. The shortened vesion of the title will remain as NARF as will the title of the Bucks Branch, which will continue to be known as Bucks NARF.
Geoff Bowles
Branch Secretary May 2025
Subscription Rate Increase
The subscription rate for NARF national membership was increased to £7 with effect from January 2021. This meant that the total subscription for Bucks NARF membership became £10.50 (£7.00 National, 0.50p District and £3.00 Bucks Branch) from this date. However, your Branch Committee agreed to absorb the increase for 2021 for existing members as at December 2020 so no action was needed to be taken by these members in 2021. However, action was required to ensure that the new rates were paid with effect from 1st. January 2022, including the need to amend existing standing orders. New members joining after 1 January 2021 were required to pay the new rate immediately. Whilst the majority of members have paid the new rate there are still a few who have not amended their Standing Orders. If you are one of those members please ensure you make the necessary change without further delay.
Geoff Bowles
Membership Secretary/Treasurer, December 2023.
Branch Secretary Update
With great regret I have to report that Clive Teare, our Branch Secretary for the last 6 years, sadly passed away on 7 December 2024 after a long battle with cancer.
I have now assumed the role of Branch Secretary and Eddie Gutteridge remains as Chairman.
Geoff Bowles
Branch Secretary, 8 December 2024