Women's Voluntary Service Document
A document answering questions on how to enrol members and keep the expanding service strong and efficient. Ref CN.CD 4/51, 12th July 1951.
Women's Voluntary Service Document
A document listing modifications made to the ruling concerning the participation of Women's Institutes in Civil defence. Notices and talks are now allowed to be given in meetings. Ref CN.CD.12/50, 30th ...
Women's Voluntary Service Document
A document informing how W.V.S members should enrol for the Civil Defence Corps. It includes the amount of training involved and assures members that they can continue with their W.V.S work and be in ...
Women's Voluntary Service Document
A notice of a Civil Defence Meeting to be held in Central Hall, Westminster, 7th November 1950 at 2.15pm. Ref. CN.CD/50, 3rd October 1950.
Women's Voluntary Service Document
A document containing notices concerning Autumn Recruitment and the Civil Defence Corps Badge. Ref. CN.CD.7/50. The W.V.S logo is in the top left and the document covers three sides, 1st August 1950.
Women's Voluntary Service Document
A document defining the role of the W.V.S in assisting the community, in civil defence (if necessary) and in recruiting new members. The document is two pages long with writing on both sides. The W.V.S ...
Women's Voluntary Service Document
A document presenting an address given by the Dean of Westminster praising the work undertaken by the Women's Voluntary Service during the Second World War, 20th November 1951.
Women's Voluntary Service Emergency Feeding Booklet
This is a Women's Voluntary Service Emergency Feeding booklet, 1961.
Women's Voluntary Service Envelope
An envelope enclosing a letter (Donor Reference: M4423.1996.11) from Ms D.J. Bedford to Mrs Gibbs. Ms Bedford was a County Organiser with the W.V.S. The envelope has the 'Official Paid' stamp on it in ...
Women's Voluntary Service Felt Badge
This grey, felt badge with burgundy embroidery is from the Women's Voluntary Service.
Women's Voluntary Service Leaflet
A W.V.S leaflet encouraging women to help in the war and explaining their role in civil defence. It is printed in black and yellow ink with an image of children playing and the slogan 'The Children of ...
Women's Voluntary Service Letter
A letter from K.Denson, the County Training Officer, to Mrs Gibbs. She informs Mrs Gibbs that she'd be delighted to arrange basic training classes in Whitnash but she needs more recruits for the authorities ...
Women's Voluntary Service Letter
A letter from D.J. Bedford, the County Organiser of the W.V.S., to Mrs Gibbs. It confirms that Ms Bedford would be happy to sign Mrs Gibbs's medal form but notifies her that her appointment form cannot ...
Women's Voluntary Service Letter
A letter from the Women's Voluntary Service to Regional Offices, giving details of a television programme featuring a W.V.S. Clothing Officer on 'Make Do and Mend' ideas, 4th July 1955. (This item goes ...
Women's Voluntary Service Letter to Centre Organisers
A letter from the Chairman of the W.V.S asking the centre organisers to seriously review the responsibilities of the W.V.S to the Civil Defence and to encourage further recruitment. Ref CN.CD.7/50, 12th ...
Women's Voluntary Service Letter to Members
This is a letter informing Women's Voluntary Service members about a Civil Defence basic training course. The letter was written on 1 August 1950.
Women's Voluntary Service Long Service Bar
This Women's Voluntary Service long service bar was worn in place of a W.V.S. long service medal. The bar is made of red, green and white cotton.
Women's Voluntary Service Long Service Bar
This Women's Voluntary Service long service bar was worn in place of a W.V.S. long service medal. The bar is made of red, green and white cotton.