The National Memorial Arboretum has a Somme 100 programme this year which will include replica trench, live links with Thiepval, candlelit vigils, 100 trees for 100 schools and a mass installation artist in residence. please follow link for full details

http://thenationalmemorialarboretum.org.uk/1RAB-45VDS-6CL0MA7RAD/cr.aspx

 Other events: Garry Stewart of ‘Recognize Black Heritage and Culture’ is giving a Spotlight talk at the National Memorial Arboretum on Saturday April 30^th at 2pm. This fascinating talk will explain the background and involvement of these communities to World War I efforts and explore some of the reasons why, until recently, this contribution was washed away from the post war narrative.

http://www.thenma.org.uk/events-and-news/forthcoming-events/a-spotlight-on-world-war-one-and-the-black-perspective/

 Friday 15^th July we are showing Dad’s Army on our open air cinema screen, have the classic car show coming up on 24^th April, genealogy workshops on 4^th May, 15^th June and 6^th July, a vintage market on 8^th May, Wild-side walk or World War One story walk on 18^th May, bird watch on 21^st May,  Plant Hunter’s fair on 28^th May and so much more including our excellent education offer for schools. Please could you advertise this on your webpage or pass onto anyone who might be interested – it would be much appreciated. If possible, could you also reply because I am keen to build up links with local community groups for this Heritage Lottery Funded project.