Welcome to the Heart of England branch of The Western Front Association.
17 March 2020
'Suspension of Branch Meetings’
Yesterday's announcement by the Prime Minister that it is in everyone's interest if attendance at non-essential events were to be avoided has provided us all with an unequivocal steer. Members of the Branch Committee have been in touch with another as a result.
Given the advice of Professor Chris Witty, Chief Medical Officer for England that 'we should not be under the illusion that 'if we just do this for a couple of weeks that is sufficient', the Committee has agreed that it would prudent, in all members' interests, if we were to postpone the speaker meetings currently arranged to be held on 8 April, 13 May and 10 June.
Whilst this decision involves our collective disappointment, there is the paramount need not to endanger the health and well being of any of our members. Our intention is, however, to resume our meetings just as soon as circumstances permit. I will be in touch with you as soon as practicable. In the meantime, keep washing your hands and look after for your neighbours and friends wherever you can.
Best regards
Trevor Harvey
ChairmanHeart of England Branch, WFA
We meet at the Warwick Arms Hotel, 17, High Street, Warwick, CV34 4AT on every second Wednesday of each month.
Meetings start with branch business at 7.45 p.m. Speaker: 8.00 p.m. Finish is normally by 9.30 p.m.
A donation of £3 would be greatly appreciated. We also run a raffle to help cover additional expenses.
Free parking at Barrack Street Car Park, Warwick, CV34 4TH after 6.00 p.m.
Non-members of the WFA are most welcome.
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Upcoming Branch Events
Postponed : AGM and Members Evening.
This meeting will give branch members an opportunity to share with the rest of the branch a specific area of interest from their own research. Speakers to be confirmed. ~ ~ ~ The Warwick Arms Hotel provides a bar for refreshments. There is a question and answer session after the talk, followed by a raffle. Members and non-members of The Western…
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Postponed : Aristocrats Amongst Servicemen ~ by Andrew Thornton.
Aristocrats Amongst Servicemen : Stories of the Chums of the Old Contemptibles' Association Andrew's talk will be about his research into compiling a nominal roll of the 'Chums of the Old Contemptibles' Association, the sources used and some of the pitfalls and findings that he has come across. Find out what his research has revealed with regards…
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The Guns of Le Cateau by Vern Littley.
Vern looks at the Le Cateau battlefield as it is today, pointing out the best vantage points from which the modern visitor can best understand the events of 26th August 1914. He retells the story of the battle and looks at the lessons learnt. ~ ~ ~ Vern is well qualified to present on this topic having served in the Royal Artillery for over 25 ye…
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