News Archive

2016

28 Jun - Somme 100 - Chorley remembers
28 Jun - Chorley Remembers Experience re-opening on 1st July
19 Jan - Chorley Remembers Experience closed until February

2015

1 Jul - Chorley Pals remembered on Somme anniversary
29 Mar - Chorley Pals photographs still being found
29 Mar - VIDEO: Photograph found of the Chorley Pals going off to War, 100 years on
14 Mar - Chorley Pals remembered at the Cenotaph in London
1 Mar - Chorley Pals set off for war 100 years ago
1 Mar - Chorley Pals remembered 100 years on with walk
1 Mar - Chorley Pals are front page news
28 Feb - 5 years since Chorley Pals Memorial unveiling
17 Feb - Walk planned to remember Pals leaving Chorley in 1915
9 Feb - Accrington Pals Service - Sunday 22nd February 2015

2014

11 Oct - Battlefields talk this Tuesday at Chorley Library
2 Oct - Chorley Remembers Experience closed this weekend
8 Sep - WW1 - through the eyes of a Chorley eight year old
29 Aug - VIDEO: ROF cannons return to Chorley
28 Aug - MP brings cannons ‘home’ to Chorley
26 Aug - Chorley trench ‘found’ on the Somme battlefield
18 Aug - VIDEO: WW1 Day - Sunday 17th August 2014
6 Aug - VIDEO: Chorley Terriers sponsored walk - 6th August 2014
5 Aug - Sponsored walk remembers Chorley Terriers in World War 1
5 Aug - Chorley World War 1 painting “will divide opinion”
5 Aug - Chorley to commemorate World War 1 with all-day event
5 Aug - Exhibition to close for refurbishment
16 Apr - Sponsored walk to commemorate ‘Terriers’ going to war in 1914
12 Apr - BBC presenter to visit WW1 relatives’ graves in Belgium with Secretary
31 Mar - ROF Chorley officially opened 75 years ago today
26 Mar - Chorley Pals Memorial site - then and now
19 Mar - World War 1 Memorial unveiling programmes donated
18 Mar - Chorley Pal’s Medals Donated
16 Feb - Chorley Pals represented at annual ‘Pals’ service

2013

22 Nov - Insight in to Chorley Pals fate revealed ahead of WW1 conference
8 Nov - Act of Remembrance at Chorley Pals Memorial on Remembrance Sunday
5 Nov - Names added to Chorley War Memorial in time for Remembrance Sunday
4 Nov - Interpretation boards installed at Chorley’s War Memorial
1 Nov - Remembrance display at Chorley Library throughout November
31 Oct - New paths completed at Chorley War Memorial
3 Oct - MP first to receive new Chorley Remembers pin badge
3 Oct - Book now for WW1 talk at Chorley Library in November
25 Aug - French visitors to Chorley Remembers exhibition
17 Aug - WW2 widow sees husband’s picture in exhibition
15 Aug - Performance at Chorley Remembers Experience this Sunday
1 Aug - Volunteers needed at Chorley Remembers project
25 Jul - Seven day opening for new exhibition during school holidays
24 Jul - Chorley’s Memorial Arch back on view
21 Jul - New Trustee appointed to Chorley Pals Memorial
1 Jul - Chorley Pals remembered 97 years on
17 Jun - VIDEO: Chorley Remembers Experience Opens
15 Jun - Chorley Remembers Experience Opens
11 Jun - Daily Video Memories to precede Chorley Remembers Experience opening
28 May - Rare medals loaned to Chorley Remembers Experience
27 May - Chorley Pal’s daughter celebrates 97th birthday
27 May - Chorley Pals to be remembered on visit to France
27 May - ‘Dambuster’ story sets a record on our Facebook page
27 May - Work on WW1 Memorial Room in Astley Hall nears completion
22 May - Chorley Remembers Experience opening date announced
13 Jan - Workshops to show how to research family military history
13 Jan - Library display features Chorley War Memorial over the years

2012

9 Dec - Heritage boards go up on former Chorley ROF site
9 Dec - Chorley Remembers project receives sponsorship boost
5 Dec - Appeal for photographs of the fallen from Chorley
5 Dec - Chorley War Art exhibition a “great success”
23 Nov - Becky joins the Chorley Remembers team
12 Nov - Remembrance Sunday Video Report
10 Nov - Chorley Remembers 11-day exhibition begins tomorrow
9 Nov - Chorley War Memorial finished in time for Remembrance Sunday
8 Nov - Chorley soldier’s relative’s poignant visit to new memorial
8 Nov - Final touches as fences come down at Chorley War Memorial
5 Nov - Chorley Remembrance Sunday Events
5 Nov - Keep Calm and Carry On - Chorley War Memorial drama revealed
5 Nov - Chorley Pals Memorial will be repaired for Remembrance Sunday
4 Nov - Chorley War Memorial site update - 4th November 2012
27 Oct - Praise for Chorley memorial from local British Legion members
26 Oct - Chorley War Memorial site update - 26th October 2012
24 Oct - Chorley War Memorial site update - 24th October 2012
20 Oct - Chorley War Memorial site update - 20th October 2012
19 Oct - Chorley War Memorial site update - 19th October 2012
18 Oct - Chorley War Memorial site update - 18th October 2012
17 Oct - Afghanistan casualties commemorated on the new Chorley War Memorial
17 Oct - Chorley War Memorial site update - 17th October 2012
15 Oct - Chorley War Memorial site update - 15th October 2012
9 Oct - Chorley War Memorial site update - 9th October 2012
6 Oct - Chorley War Memorial site update - 6th October 2012
6 Oct - Chorley Remembers on display at Chorley Library
3 Oct - Chorley War Memorial site update - 3rd October 2012
2 Oct - Chorley War Memorial site update - 2nd October 2012
29 Sep - Chorley War Memorial site update - 29th September 2012
28 Sep - Chorley War Memorial site update - 28th September 2012
27 Sep - Chorley War Memorial site update - 27th September 2012
25 Sep - Work begins on Chorley War Memorial
23 Sep - Top Army Band to return to Chorley this October
26 Aug - Final list of names for Chorley War Memorial published
26 Aug - Work complete on Chorley Pals Memorial site
21 Aug - Chorley Pals Memorial site update – 21st August 2012
20 Aug - Chorley Pals Memorial site update – 20th August 2012
17 Aug - Final appeal for Chorley Cenotaph names
17 Aug - Chorley Pals Memorial site update – 17th August 2012
13 Aug - Chorley Pals Memorial site update – 13th August 2012
9 Aug - Chorley Pals Memorial site update – 9th August 2012
7 Aug - Talks at local Libraries - book now!
6 Aug - Chorley War Memorial names close to being finalised
3 Aug - Chorley Pals Memorial site update – 3rd August 2012
3 Aug - Project on display at Astley Hall
1 Aug - Chorley Pals Memorial site update – 1st August 2012
24 Jul - Mayor attends Chorley Remembers talk
22 Jul - Chorley Pals Memorial site update - 22nd July 2012
12 Jul - Chorley War Memorial artist’s impression
11 Jul - Chorley Pals Memorial site update - 11th July 2012
11 Jul - Work starts at last developing Chorley’s remembrance assets
25 Jun - Mayor to attend Pals Memorial ceremony this Sunday
28 May - Chorley Remembers at Picnic in the Park this Saturday
28 May - Busy weekend for Chorley Remembers staff
27 May - Chorley Pals play boosts Cenotaph Appeal
13 May - More names added to Chorley War Memorial list
13 May - Tickets selling well for Chorley Pals play
13 May - More ROF Chorley stories and pictures
1 May - Chorley Pals play aims to raise money for Cenotaph Project
29 Mar - ROF Chorley talk - full video and presentation
26 Mar - Talk brings back memories for ROF workers
19 Mar - Buckshaw Village history to be explored with ROF Chorley talk this Sunday
19 Mar - Chorley War Memorial consultation period ends
14 Feb - Appeal for names as Chorley War Memorial plans revealed
12 Feb - Chorley Cenotaph consultation begins this week
29 Jan - Chorley Remembers Secretary in hospital following operation

2011

30 Dec - Busy year ahead for Chorley Remembers
30 Dec - New phone number from 3rd January
14 Dec - Talk at Chorley Library in January
10 Nov - Secretary leaves wreath at Chorley Pals Memorial
9 Nov - Remembrance Sunday at the Chorley Pals Memorial
15 Oct - Concert boosts Chorley Remembers Appeal Fund
8 Oct - Chorley Remembers needs your vote!
8 Oct - Chorley Remembers to be on BBC North West Tonight this Sunday
5 Oct - Heritage Lottery Fund award enables completion of Chorley’s major remembrance project
22 Sep - Chorley Remembers fundraising concert to take place in October
10 Sep - Decision day approaches for Chorley Remembers project
24 Aug - Cenotaph Appeal reaches £4,000
15 Aug - Walk raises over £500 for Chorley Cenotaph appeal
14 Aug - Sponsored walk boosts funds for Chorley Cenotaph appeal
5 Aug - Pals historian calls for greater support
25 Jul - Talk raises funds for Chorley remembrance project
7 Jul - Chorley Remembers events in July
26 Jun - Act of Remembrance at Chorley Pals Memorial
13 Jun - Cenotaph Appeal Fund reaches £3,000
13 Jun - Secretary walks to raise funds
13 Jun - Tickets now on sale for fundraising talk
16 May - Fundraising talk cancelled
7 May - Busy month as project raises its profile
10 Mar - Chorley WW2 Veterans Relatives Sought
2 Mar - Chorley Pals Charity Launches Cenotaph Appeal
9 Jan - Chorley WW2 Veteran Passes Away

2010

27 Nov - Chorley Remembers Launch Video
25 Nov - Local family history society members continue with research
24 Nov - Chorley Men Remembered at Ypres on Remembrance Day
24 Nov - Talk at Adlington Library