Nikki’s Blog: 11th July 2012

My Great Uncle flew with Bomber Command during World War 2

I was watching on TV with great interest the unveiling of the Bomber Command statue in London.

My Great Uncle flew with Bomber Commandduring World War 2Image ©IWM (CH 8648)

It was of particular interest to me as my great uncle Alexander Davidson was one of those who flew with Bomber Command and never . . . → Read More: Nikki’s Blog: 11th July 2012

Nikki’s Christmas Blog: 23rd December 2011

In the New Year we have lots of exciting things happening with the project and there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved with the project and find out more about what is happening.

We're currently compiling the list of names to go on the cenotaph in Chorley next year

We are currently . . . → Read More: Nikki’s Christmas Blog: 23rd December 2011

Nikki’s Blog: 17th May 2011

The Chorley Remembers tent at the Chorley Picnic in the Park in Astley Park recently

It has been a busy month here on the Chorley Remembers project. We have been getting together the paperwork that goes towards our Heritage Lottery Fund application in June.

We need as much support as we can get. If you too support our goals to get recognition for those who lost their lives serving . . . → Read More: Nikki’s Blog: 17th May 2011

Nikki’s Blog: 7th March 2011

It’s been a busy few months since my last blog so I thought I’d take this opportunity to tell you what we have been up to.

One of the important elements of the project is the research to confirm who is eligible to have their name inscribed on the cenotaph. Volunteers from the Chorley Branch . . . → Read More: Nikki’s Blog: 7th March 2011

Nikki’s Blog: 29th November 2010

Over the past few weeks I have been busy arranging events and talks to raise the profile of the Chorley Remembers project.

On the 11th of November I was at Astley Hall where I met several people who had come to search through the remembrance books for details of relatives lost during World War One. . . . → Read More: Nikki’s Blog: 29th November 2010