National Arboretum 100th Anniversary Commemoration - 17th May 2025 from 1100 hrs
The day starts from 1100 hrs in the Cafe where you will have the
opportunity to catch up with old friends and make some new ones!
The Parade of Standards and the Service commence at our Grove at 1400 hrs.
We are delighted to announce that, following liaison by National Committee Member Alan Lawley, the RAF have confirmed that the BBMF Lancaster will fly over our Grove on 17th May between 1400 to 1415. (Subject of course to weather and serviceability of the aircraft.)
This is an opportunity to remember all those who served and acknowledge the RAF’s salute to us.
opportunity to catch up with old friends and make some new ones!
The Parade of Standards and the Service commence at our Grove at 1400 hrs.
We are delighted to announce that, following liaison by National Committee Member Alan Lawley, the RAF have confirmed that the BBMF Lancaster will fly over our Grove on 17th May between 1400 to 1415. (Subject of course to weather and serviceability of the aircraft.)
This is an opportunity to remember all those who served and acknowledge the RAF’s salute to us.
100th Anniversary Service St Clement Danes Church - 25 October
The 100th Anniversary Service is to be held at St Clement Danes Church, London on the 25th October.
Arrangements are still be finalised and will be published shortly.
Bentley Priory Museum - Special Exhibition 12th July to 24th October 2025.
The Bentley Priory Museum are putting on a special exhibition at what is considered to be our 'spiritual home'.
The exhibition will run form the 12th July until the 24th October
Thanks go to our National Heritage Officer, Edwina Holden, MBE, and all the Heritage Team for their hard work in facilitating this exhibition.
Visit the Bentley Priory Museum website here
21 Group Preston Beacon Lighting and Bunker Tour
Wednesday 29th October at 1900 hrs
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21 Group Preston have planned a Beacon Lighting and Bunker Tour event at the Bunker in Preston on Wednesday 29th October
This is a 'ticket only' event with entry to the site at 1900 hrs (No admission after 1910 Hrs), Bunker tours will commence at 1915 hrs and the Beacon will be lit at approximately 2030 hrs. This will be followed by Drinks/Nibbles/Snacks and The Loyal Toast to His Majesty the King. The event should conclude by 2130 hrs.
For 21 Group members, this a free event, subsidised by the Group, but members are welcome from other Groups at a cost of £5. Please note that this is not a Public Event.
For further information, please contact the 21 Group Chairman, Elaine Norris at this email address.
Conditions of entry:
This is a private function at a Secure Location - Only those who have booked will be admitted in order to comply with dispensation regarding public liability insurance
Photographs of the display boards and interior will be strictly for personal use only and must not be published/shared on Social Media or distributed in any way.
This is a 'ticket only' event with entry to the site at 1900 hrs (No admission after 1910 Hrs), Bunker tours will commence at 1915 hrs and the Beacon will be lit at approximately 2030 hrs. This will be followed by Drinks/Nibbles/Snacks and The Loyal Toast to His Majesty the King. The event should conclude by 2130 hrs.
For 21 Group members, this a free event, subsidised by the Group, but members are welcome from other Groups at a cost of £5. Please note that this is not a Public Event.
For further information, please contact the 21 Group Chairman, Elaine Norris at this email address.
Conditions of entry:
This is a private function at a Secure Location - Only those who have booked will be admitted in order to comply with dispensation regarding public liability insurance
Photographs of the display boards and interior will be strictly for personal use only and must not be published/shared on Social Media or distributed in any way.
Spa Valley Railway Gala Event 13th, 14th, 15th June 2025
SR Loco 34050 Royal Observer Corps
Thanks to the efforts of WES Area Rep, David 'Boots' Shaw, the Spa Valley Railway in Kent will have a treat for ex Observers at their Cuckoo Line Gala in June.
Re-enacting the Gala 60 years ago will be SR Loco 34050 (actually 34053 in disguise) “Royal Observer Corps”. David has been working behind the scenes for a year to help this happen, so if you’re likely to be in Kent the weekend of 13th to 15th June you may wish to enjoy this extremely rare opportunity.
You can visit www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk/
Great Bedwyn Post - Special 100th Anniversary Flag
Gary and June Crook have supplied this picture of a unique 100th Anniversary Flag which is flying over Great Bedwyn Post 14 Group
