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  • Working in the War

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    Retired civil servant Marjory Gooch recalls working during the Second World War Read more

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    A Diverse Career

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Working in the War

Working in the War

Retired civil servant Marjory Gooch recalls working during the Second World War Read more

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Read about how our services have made a positive impact on the lives of our beneficiaries and volunteers

Published: 24th November, 2020

Updated: 1st January, 2021

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A Diverse Career

A Diverse Career

CSRF Weston-Super-Mare group Chair Margaret Cole shares her memories Read more

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Published: 17th June, 2020

Updated: 24th November, 2020

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View from the Chair

View from the Chair

Former Chairman Peter Jones CB recalls his memories of the CSRF Read more

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Read about how our services have made a positive impact on the lives of our beneficiaries and volunteers

Published: 25th May, 2020

Updated: 18th June, 2020

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Memories of a VP

Memories of a VP

Vice President Ian Rathjen remembers the founding of the CSRF Read more

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Published: 20th May, 2020

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Talk to Us

Talk to Us

Greenwich group member Lois Stevens recalls her time in the Civil Service Read more

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Published: 19th May, 2020

Updated: 28th May, 2020

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The Book Clubber

The Book Clubber

CSRF Chief Executive David Tickner shares his love of books... Read more

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Published: 17th May, 2020

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Memories of Science

Memories of Science

David Bradley PhD BSc CChem MARR FRSC recalls his civil service career Read more

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Published: 17th May, 2020

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Celebrating 55 Years

Celebrating 55 Years

To celebrate Fellowship Day, we look back at our 55 year history Read more

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Published: 8th April, 2020

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Friendship Calls

Friendship Calls

Find out more about how you can volunteer for or request a call from our Phone Buddy Scheme Read more

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Published: 5th April, 2020

Updated: 10th February, 2021

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Literary Loves

Literary Loves

We chat to CSRF Vice President Jenny Rowe CB about her favourite books Read more

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Published: 25th March, 2020

Updated: 19th July, 2020

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Turning a corner?

Turning a corner?

Professor Sir David Omand GCB shares his thoughts on the current situation... Read more

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Published: 24th March, 2020

Updated: 5th April, 2020

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Enjoying my retirement

Enjoying my retirement

Volunteer Paul talks about his experiences on our befriending services Read more

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Published: 22nd January, 2020

Updated: 20th May, 2020

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The Civil Service Retirement Fellowship is a charity registered in England and Wales No.255465 and in Scotland No. SC039049 and a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales No.6297479

Registered office: Unit 11, Pepys House, Greenwich Quay, Clarence Road, London SE8 3EY