Welcome to the Cheltenham and Gloucester Branch
The branch meet at 7:30pm on the second Tuesday of each month at The Ed Shed, The Folk of Gloucester Centre, 2 Quay St, Gloucester, GL1 2PG.
Entrance is via the rear on Quay Street opposite the Council Carpark barrier.
There is ample free parking here after 7:00 pm when the barrier is raised.
Location via "What3Words" is "hooked.stage.mass"
All are welcome
The Cheltenham and Gloucester Branch is very active with regular attendance of over 40 people at our monthly meeting meetings.
As well as regular speakers we have film and documentary showings and organised trips both in this country and to the Western Front.
A donation of £3.50 (£1.50 for students) would be greatly appreciated
Forthcoming Meetings
Tuesday 8th October 2024
The Half-Shilling Curate
Sarah Reay
The only Great War padre awarded the Military Cross for gallantry, the Rev Herbert Butler Cowl served with the BEF in France and Flanders. He was severely wounded and returned home on the ill-fated HMHS Anglia when she sank in the Channel (the first hospital ship mined during the war). The talk draws on Cowl's letters and journals, communications to/from the War Office, letters from comrades in his battalion and newspaper accounts, to tell the story of this fascinating man. It is based on Sarah’s book, The Half-Shilling Curate.
Tuesday 12th November 2024
Haig and his Army Commanders
Professor Peter Simkins MBE FRHistS
Haig's principal subordinates on the Western Front were the commanders of the five Armies which formed the BEF in the field. from 1916 to 1918. Some were controversial figures. In this talk Peter discusses Haig's relationships with these officers and examines their respective contributions to the BEF's operations.
Tuesday 10th December 2024
Members’ Evening
For our December meeting, we draw on the wide and varied expertise and knowledge of our branch members. We will have a small selection of ten-minute presentations on a Great War related subject of their choice.
Find out more from our website: The Western Front Association Cheltenham & Gloucestershire Branch
Facebook: Cheltenham & Gloucestershire Branch of the Western Front Association.
Twitter: @CGWFA
Upcoming Branch Events
See Bulletin, or the Branch Facebook Page or website for forthcoming event details.