Welcome to the Essex branch of the Western Front Association.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All meetings will now be on the second Wednesday of each month and alternate between these venues.
We meet at two venues, one every other month, meet from 7:30 for an 8pm start:
Hatfield Peverel - The Bar Area, The Village Hall, Maldon Rd, Hatfield Peverel, CM3 2HP on the second Wednesday of January, March, May, July September and November.
Hornchurch - 'The Poppy Lounge', 1st Floor, Legion House (RBL Hornchurch Branch), 205 High Street, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3XT, on the second Wednesday of February, April, June, August, October and December
Car parking available onsite at Hatfield Peverel, but there is limited parking at the actual venue in Hornchurch but ample nearby in public car park.
We request an entrance donation £3.50.
There is a book raffle at each meeting with proceeds to our Memorial Fund, allowing us to support memorial upkeep throughout Essex.
Contact Jim Kevany
Upcoming Branch Events
The Middlesex Regiment at Mons - a talk by Jonathan Steer
Branch member Jonathan Steer will present a talk about the Middlesex Regiment at Mons, an action at which a family member served. Meet from 7:30 for an 8pm start in the bar area of the village hall at Hatfield Peverel. The bar is available. There is parking on site. Requested entrance donation of £3.50 and, as ever, the talk is open to members an…
Event DetailsThe First World War from Original Artefacts and Documents - David Empson
We welcome the return of David Empson for another look at part of his collection of Great War related artefacts and documents. With David there is usually the story to accompany what he exhibits, not just the items but the personal history behind it. Meet from 7:30 for an 8pm start in the bar area of the village hall at Hatfield Peverel. The bar i…
Event Details"Mont St Quentin - A necessary feat of arms?" - Julian Whippy
We welcome Julian Whippy to Hatfield Peverel to present his talk about the Australian action at Mont St Quentin in the Somme area 1918. Meet from 7:30 for an 8pm start in the bar area of the village hall at Hatfield Peverel. The bar is available. There is parking on site. Requested entrance donation of £3.50 and, as ever, the talk is open to memb…
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