Cambridgeshire branch

Welcome to the Cambridgeshire branch of The Western Front Association.

We meet on the first Wednesday of every month with the exception of January and August. Doors open at 7.00pm for a prompt 7.30pm start.

We welcome a small voluntary donation, payable at the door to help pay towards the running of the branch. The suggested voluntary donation is £4 per meeting.

We are also active on social media where details of our Branch activities can also be found.

Members and non-members of The Western Front Association are equally welcome.

Any new visitors are guaranteed a friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome from a group of like-minded enthusiasts.

We look forward to welcoming you to our branch meetings

Upcoming Cambridgeshire branch events

4 February 2026

Cambridgeshire branch

More on silver badges

The history of the Silver War Badge from its inception in 1916 and its development through to the last issue in 1923 and its legacy.

4 March 2026

Cambridgeshire branch

Mud, blood and bandages

The development of Battlefield Medical Services in WW1

1 April 2026

Cambridgeshire branch

Low flying ground attacks on the Western Front 1916-18

The development of Battlefield Air Support by the RFC on the Western Front between 1917 and 1918.

6 May 2026

Cambridgeshire branch

Soldier photographers of the Great War

This talk examines photographs taken by serving British soldiers during the First World War.

2 June 2026

Cambridgeshire branch

1/25th County of London Cyclists

The 25th London Cyclists, a largely forgotten regiment.

1 July 2026

Cambridgeshire branch

Mobilization. The 18 Days 5-22 August 1914

The preparation, organisation and despatch of the thousands of men of the BEF to face the battles to come.

5 August 2026

Cambridgeshire branch

Hawthorn crater and the Somme

Further details to follow

2 September 2026

Cambridgeshire branch

The Flying Sikh, Hardit Singh Malik, the RAF and the First World War

Hardit Singh Malik was the first Indian pilot of the First World War and would go on to become a distinguished diplomat.

7 October 2026

Cambridgeshire branch

William Coltman: Bravery under fire

William Harold Coltman VC, DCM and Bar, MM and Bar, described as the highest decorated soldier of the British Army.

4 November 2026

Cambridgeshire branch

Lest We Forget: Commemoration & care of WW1 dead buried in the UK

An overview of the commemoration and care experienced by First World War dead buried in the United Kingdom.

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