Welcome to the Worcestershire & Herefordshire branch of The Western Front Association. 

We currently meet on the 3rd Friday of the month (with the exception of December) at 19.30 until approx 22.00 at:

St. Peter’s Village Hall

St. Peter’s Drive

Worcester

WR5 3TA

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St.Peter's Village Hall (c) Google Maps 2022

Parking is available in the Tesco Supermarket WR5 3TA.

After parking, walk up the right hand side of the store and bear left. The hall is at the end of the row.

WFA members and Non members are all welcome.

Upcoming Branch Events

‘Born in the Desert’ by David Seeney.
16 May

‘Born in the Desert’ by David Seeney.

St Peter’s Village Hall, St Peter’s Drive, Worcester WR5 3TA
16 May 2025 19:30

David, a Branch member and ex-SAS officer, delivers a talk on the formation of the Special Air Service (SAS) during the North Africa Campaign in 1941, which will include a description of the unit's first parachute operation.  There will also be a display of relevant items and militaria from the period. Members and Non-members of The Western Fro...

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‘Flying for France’ by Paul Handford.
20 Jun

‘Flying for France’ by Paul Handford.

St Peter’s Village Hall, St Peter’s Drive, Worcester WR5 3TA
20 Jun 2025 19:30

This is the, possibly unique, story (and research) of a British man who flew as a ‘fighter’ pilot in the French Escadrille during WW1, subsequently transferring to the Royal Flying Corps in 1917. On display will be his medals; he was awarded the British Military Medal (for his service with France) and won the Croix de Guerre twice. Members and N...

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'Le Cateau - A complete re-evaluation' by Maj (ret'd) Phil Watson
18 Jul

'Le Cateau - A complete re-evaluation' by Maj (ret'd) Phil Watson

St Peter’s Village Hall, St Peter’s Drive, Worcester WR5 3TA
18 Jul 2025 19:30

Following on from his excellent talk last September, Phil returns to the Branch to examine General Sir Horace Smith Dorrien's defence of his actions and why he decided to stand and fight at Le Cateau during the retreat from Mons. It is not an evaluation of the battle itself but of Smith Dorrien's reasoning and his justification for ignoring the...

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