DIARY DATES - 2019
If you require Wreaths or other arrangements for these and other events please contact the Branch Poppy Appeal Organiser Margaret Haynes - mehaynes@sky.com
Please give at least 3 weeks notice
VJ Memorial Service - Burma Star Association
Saturday 17th August - 1030
Burma Star Rose Garden, Huw Watt Close, Wingfield Drive, Orsett (RM16 3GU)
There are usually refreshments afterwards at The Masonic Hall, Rectory Road, Orsett (RM16 3EH)
PLEASE NOTE : This is in a residential estate so please park with consideration.
Battle of Britain Parade - Thurrock Branch Royal Air Forces Assocation
Sunday 15th September - 1030
Grays War Memorial, Orsett Road, Grays
Please note : Everyone attending is invited to a BBQ at Thurrock Branch Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) Club, 61 Southend Road, Grays (RM17 5NL)
Payment for the BBQ is by donation with all profits going to The Wings Appeal.
Purfleet Remembrance Day - Purfleet Heritage Centre
Sunday 3th November - 1030
Purfleet War Memorial
For further information : Contact Purfleet Heritage Centre for details 01708 890874 or email alan.gosling@rocketmail.com or harleyrider@blueyonder.co.uk
Orsett Remembrance Parade - Chadwell StMaryRBL
Saturday 9th November - 1030
Orsett War Memorial (corner of High Road and Rectory Road, opposite the Whitmore Arms)
There are usually refreshments afterwards at The Foxhound, High Road, Orsett
Horndon on the Hill Remembrance Parade - Horndon Branch RBL
Sunday 10th November - 1030
Act of Rememberance at War Memorial (Orsett Road) followed by a service in the church
Meet at The Bell Inn, High Road, Horndon at 1015 for a short march to the War Memorial
Stanford le Hope Remembrance Parade - Horndon Branch RBL
Sunday 11th November - 1040
Service and Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial at 1040
Those involved in the march to meet at Stanford le Hope Primary School, Copland Road at 1000 for a 1020 march off.
Coalhouse Fort Memorial Day
Sunday 24th November
Coalhouse Fort opens at 11am
Remembrance Parade
Meet outside fort at 1230 for short march to service inside the fort starting at around 1pm
NOTE : Coalhouse Fort opens to the public on the last Sunday of each month and this is their last open day of the year. So why not combine your participation in the parade and service with a visit to this historic site in Thurrock, which is run by volunteers.
For further information http://www.coalhousefort.co.uk/home.html