Yesterday, a rededication service was held at Douchy-les-Ayettes, for Corporal Frederick (Bertie) George Jeffs of the Royal Flying Corps. The Rev’d Dr (Sqn Leader) Kate Bruce RAF, Station Chaplain at RAF Coningsby, conducted the service, with reverence, thought and care. Members of RAF XI(F) Squadron were in attendance and gave Read more…
John and I attended nine reburial services this week on the Somme and in the Pas-de-Calais. We were once again moved by the care and respect shown by the team of people who laid these soldiers to rest. We thank the JCCC for making us so welcome. The first commemoration, Read more…
Well September has proved a turnaround month for us. The Brits are back. We have loved sharing our home with all the French, Belgians, Dutch and Americans who have visited us since we reopened, but we are, after all, British and, after 18 months without you, it’s so good to Read more…