Midlands (East) branch

Welcome to the Midlands (East) Branch of The Western Front Association

We meet on the second Friday of the month at 7.30pm. 

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 Midlands (East) branch events
11 Nov 26
13 November 2026
Midlands (East) branch

Were There Indians at Gallipoli?

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12 Dec 26
11 December 2026
Midlands (East) branch

From Tsingtao to Skipton

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01 Jan 26 Le Cateau
8 January 2027
Midlands (East) branch

Le Cateau - A Complete Re-evaluation

In this talk, Phil examines Smith Dorrien's defence of his actions and why he decided to stand and fight.

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02 Letters From Gallipoli
12 February 2027
Midlands (East) branch

‘Letters from Gallipoli’ – The Letters of Patrick Campbell of the Ayrshire Yeomanry

In this talk, Peter discusses his latest book 'Letters from Gallipoli’ -The Letters of Patrick Campbell

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03 The Battle Of Jutland 1916
12 March 2027
Midlands (East) branch

The Fog of (Naval) War

In this talk, Scott will be looking at the Battle of Jutland engagement on 31 May 1916

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04 Where The Money Went
9 April 2027
Midlands (East) branch

Where the Money Went

In this new talk Roy will look at the day-to-day behind the scenes cost of the Great War

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05 Nottinghamshire Indusry In The Great War
14 May 2027
Midlands (East) branch

Nottinghamshire Industry in the Great War

Grant Cullen will look at industry in Nottinghamshire during the Great War

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06 Battle Of Asiago
11 June 2027
Midlands (East) branch

The Battle of Asiago 15 June 1918

In this talk, Dale will be looking at the events of the Battle of Asiago on 15 June 1918

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07 St. Eloi
9 July 2027
Midlands (East) branch

St Eloi - Village of the Craters

In this talk, Chris will be looking at St Eloi in the Ypres salient

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08 Small Boat Operations In Africa
13 August 2027
Midlands (East) branch

Small Boat Operations in Africa

In this talk, James will focus on Small Boat Operations undertaken on Lake Tanganyika and in the Rufiji Delta

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Branch details
St Peters Rooms, Ruddington, Notts NG11 6HD

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John Beech
(Branch Chairman)
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