Welcome to the Midlands (East) branch of the Western Front Association.
You can keep up to date with an events listing and news from the Midland (East) branch on our Facebook Page.
We meet at St. Peter's Rooms, Ruddington on the second Friday of every month except for August, when we have a summer break. Meetings start at 7.00pm, with the talk normally from 7.30pm.
Upcoming Branch Events
"257 Tunnelling Company" a talk by John Fallon
Join us for a talk by John Fallon about his Grandfather's service with 257 Tunneling Company, Royal Engineers, during the First World War.
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'The Robin Hoods' a talk by Jonathan D'Hooge
The 7th (Robin Hood) Battalion, The Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment) is the battalion most closely associated with the city of Nottingham. Popularly known as ‘The Robin Hoods’, the 7th Notts & Derbys took the place of the Robin Hood Rifles, on the formation of the Territorial Force in April 1908. The Robin H…
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'The Kaiser Goes To War' a talk by Michael Credland
Following on from his interesting talk last year, 'Tommy Goes To War', Michael Credland returns to the Branch and will give a presentation entitled 'The Kaiser Goes To War'. Every item of equipment issued to the German Soldier in the Front Line during the First World War will be shown and explained. Join us for what will be a very…
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