Branch chairman, Rodney Curtis, presents Don Dykes (left) with a pennant recognising his years of service to the branch

Here is a sad message from Rodney Curtis: Don Dykes MBE, our treasurer from 2006 to 2011, died on Saturday 21st January 2012 after suffering a severe stroke in early December. Don worked very hard for the branch, not only as treasurer but also he researched and set up a list and map of all the known Commonwealth graves in Brittany. Our thoughts and condolences go to Joan his wife, and his family.