In 2015 the Woodland Trust kindly granted us some land at Thorn Wood in order to plant a Memorial Orchard in memory of all who served in two World Wars and in more recent conflicts. Initially individuals and groups were happy to sponsor trees and we were also able to raise money for capital expenditure […]
Initially individuals and groups were happy to sponsor trees and we were also able to raise money for capital expenditure on picnic benches, a notice board and an interpretation board. However, it is very difficult to find organisations prepared to help us with running costs such as insurance, hiring someone to do the annual grass […]
VICTORY OVER JAPAN DAY Although war in Europe ended in May 1945, the war in the Far East continued for several months until shortly after the dropping of two atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, in the wake of which, on 15th August 1945 Imperial Japan surrendered. This effectively ended the Second World War and Saturday, 15th August […]
The Memorial Orchard was established in 2014 to commemorate the centenary of the start of The First World War and the 70th anniversary of the D-Day Landings. Now, 10 years later, we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings and the apple trees that we planted are well established and beginning to mature. The part played […]
Dear Supporter, to comply with charity and company law we are required to hold an Annual General Meeting, which this year will take place at 7:30 on Wednesday 9th November at The Scout Hall, Church Street, Weaverham – details as per the agenda below. I am also attaching the minutes of the last AGM in […]
The Memorial Orchard was planted in memory of all who served in two world wars and in more recent conflicts – both those who died and those who survived. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War. The Falkland Islands were invaded and occupied by Argentinian forces on 2nd April 1982. South Georgia was invaded on 3rd April […]
VICTORY OVER JAPAN DAY Although war in Europe ended in May 1945, the war in the Far East continued for several months until shortly after the dropping of two atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, in the wake of which, on 15th August 1945 Imperial Japan surrendered. This effectively ended the Second World War and Saturday, 15th August […]
In June last year we wrote about the role 95 year old Ernie Nelson of Hartford played in the D-Day landings. http://orchard.weaverham.org.uk/d-day-veteran-ernie-nelson/ In this weeks VE Day Commemorative issue of the Northwich Guardian we learn more of his story. Ernie, who was a wireless telegraphist on HMS Scourge, was returning from an Arctic convoy when […]
95 year old Ernie Nelson is a Second World War Royal Navy veteran who played an important role in the D-day Landings. Ernie has lived in Hartford for the past 32 years although his home was in Rudheath during and after the war. This year he has taken part in the 75th Anniversary commemorations. […]
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