Lancashire (North) branch

Welcome to the Lancashire (North) branch of The Western Front Association

Meetings are usually held on the first Monday in the Month.  The only exception is when the Monday is a Bank Holiday and we then move the meeting to the Tuesday. 

The doors open at 7pm with the talk starting promptly at 7.30pm.

The talks are about one hour long with time for a Q&A session.  The meeting finishes with tea/coffee and biscuits with time to chat to the speaker and other attendees. 

The branch aims to cover many different aspects of the Great War.

Entrance donations of £5.00 are invited and this includes an entry into the raffle.  The prizes are a bottle of wine and several books on the Great War.

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.

Location and Parking

The Victoria Institute is located in the small village of Caton on the main A683 Lancaster to Kirkby Lonsdale road.

If you are coming on the M6 then leave at Junction 34 for the A683.

The Victoria is next to the Station Hotel.

There is plenty of free parking very close to the Victoria.

Upcoming Lancashire (North) branch events
WFABUTTERWORTH
5 October 2026
Lancashire (North) branch

The Butterworth Brothers

Four brothers from the Butterworth family were killed in the Great War.

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Purdy3
3 November 2026
Lancashire (North) branch

Be Careful of a Court Martial

The fascinating diary of Lancashire teacher and officer, Norman Holden

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Lancashire (North) branch news

Lancashire North Despatch
15 October 2024

Despatch October 24

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Branch details
Victoria Institute, 2-4 Brookhouse Road, Caton, Lancaster LA2 9QT

Branch contacts
Paul Conlon
(Secretary)
Email Paul Conlon
Iain Adams
(Branch Chairman)
Email Iain Adams