Newsletter for 2026

The Marconi Veterans' Association Newsletter for 2026 is now published.

The web version which is ideal for viewing on your PC, Smartphone or Tablet is here:

• 2026 Newsletter - web version

The pdf version is here, which can be viewed (ideally on a large screen) or printed. It is 14 A4 pages long:

• 2026 Newsletter - pdf file

Paper copies will be posted to members along with an invitation to the 2026 MVA Reunion which is on April 18th 2026.

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2025 Reunion

We had a very successful 88th MVA Reunion on April 12th 2025 at The County Hotel, Chelmsford

106 veterans attended

Our President is Chris Axcell  (Leonardo)

The Guest Speaker was Adam Wood (e2v)

The list of attendees is here

The messages received are here

The MVA accounts are here

Graham Chorley took some photographs which are here

If you were not able to come but would like to support the Marconi Veterans Association you can do so using this subscription section here (please select Not Coming when filling in the form)

In Memoriam

It is with great sadness that we report the death of

• Mr Steve Perry who joined in 1970, died on February 1st 2026. He was 72.
  • He worked in Test and Engineering.
• Mr Don Reed who joined in 1954, died on January 20th 2026. He was 92. He worked in field services.
• WG/CDR John M. Brown OBE RAF(Retd) who joined in 2011 as an associate, died on January 8th 2026.
  • His tribute page is here
  • The funeral details are here.
• Mr (Robert) John Masters who joined in 1957, died on December 1st 2025. He was 91.
  • His tribute page is here

Click here for a list of recent (last 12 months) deaths of veterans which have been notified to us.

Click here for a list of recent (last 12 months) deaths of friends which have been notified to us.

Click here for the full list of In Memoriam Veterans

Click here for the full list of In Memoriam Friends

Click here for the Biographies / Obituaries page

The Marconi Benevolent Fund

Marconi has a Benevolent Fund which was established as a charity in 1967.  A detailed description is here, 

If you are an ex-Marconi employee, experiencing poverty, and may qualify for this:-

Contact for more information:
Ian Muir
Company appointed Trustee Chair
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