Chichester Branch

by | Jun 14, 2022 | News

In late May the Commonwealth War Graves Commission had a ‘pop-up’ stand on the Cathedral Green in Chichester. The purpose was to make the general public aware of all of the CWGC’s activities, from records, conservation, volunteering through to horticulture and the dedicated preservation of the headstones and memorials of our fallen. Roger Lintott of Chichester Branch thought that this would be a good opportunity to make personal contact with the CWGC in order that the project for the proposed correction to errors on the Regiment’s Memorial Boards in St. George’s Chapel can be checked and verified against the records kept by the CWGC. Roger is seen here talking with South East Co-ordinator Ms. Jennifer Allen.

Not Forgotten Society

Not Forgotten Society

Seen here with his son, Robert, and Chairman of Mid-Sussex, Mr David Allaway, is our World War II veteran and branch member Mr. Robert Piper, on a Not Forgotten Society outing to the Bluebell Line heritage railway.  

The Royal Sussex Stakes at Goodwood

The Royal Sussex Stakes at Goodwood

Unlike in 2023 the weather this year at Goodwood was blustery and overcast. However, that did not dissuade 150 Royal Sussex members and their families descending on the course and enjoying The Royal Sussex Stakes. Sadly, due to diminished numbers, we were unable to...

Von Arnim’s Car at Rye

Von Arnim’s Car at Rye

General Jurgen von Arnim's staff car made visit to the Rye and District show in August, seen here in front of the PWRR stand. The show is in aid of St. Michael's Hospice which provides palliative care in the St. Leonards and Hastings areas.