The Manchester and District Branch was formed in August 1959 with five members. By January 1960 membership had increased to 18, reaching 31 in the May. Branch activities included outings, coffee mornings and visits, including to and from other Branches. Charities such as the Sailors' Children's Home and the Mission to Seamen received support from the Branch. Membership gradually declined and by 1980 meetings were being held in member's homes. In 1982 only 19 members, many of whom had belonged since the early 1960s, remained. A member of the Branch lost her son in the sinking of the 'Derbyshire' in 1980.
We currently hold no individual records for this branch.