Pupils Lead the Way in Heartfelt Remembrance Ceremonies Saturday, November 15, 2025 remembrance armistice somerset pupils poetry parades poppies tributes schools commemoration Across Somerset, pupils from numerous schools came together to commemorate Armistice Day with genuine respect and emotion. The young participants took center stage, leading ceremonies that included poignant poetry recitals, … Read More
Veterans' Voices Resonate in Somerset's Remembrance at Wells Cathedral Sunday, October 12, 2025 wartime remembrance somerset veterans wellscathedral tribute music history commemoration legacy Wells Cathedral will come alive with music and memories on November 1 as Somerset marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War with a touching Festival of Remembrance. This significant event, organized by the … Read More
Bath and Alkmaar Celebrate 80 Years of Enduring Friendship with Week-long Commemorations Tuesday, July 8, 2025 bath alkmaar friendship wwii commemoration culture heritage twinning community history This July, Bath proudly marks 80 years of its unique friendship with Alkmaar, Netherlands, with a special week of celebrations from Monday, July 7 to Friday, July 11. The events honour an enduring bond formed in the aftermath … Read More
Somerset Schools Commemorate 80th VE Day Anniversary with Enthusiastic Tributes Tuesday, May 13, 2025 somerset veday anniversary schools commemoration history education veterans wwii tribute On the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, schools across Somerset offered a heartfelt tribute by stepping back in time to honor this significant moment in history. Pupils and staff immersed themselves in a … Read More
Blitz Evacuee Alice Moody, 103, Honoured in VE Day Celebrations Thursday, May 8, 2025 blitz evacuee education veday wwii resilience carehome commemoration teaching trowbridge As the nation commemorates 80 years since Victory in Europe Day, Goodson Lodge care home in Trowbridge honors one of its most inspiring residents, 103-year-old Alice Moody. Born in Bermondsey, London, in July 1921, Alice was … Read More
Blitz Evacuee Alice Moody, 103, Honoured During VE Day Celebrations Thursday, May 8, 2025 veday blitz evacuee education teacher trowbridge commemoration worldwarii resilience carehome As the nation observes the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, Goodson Lodge care home in Trowbridge is proud to honour its extraordinary resident, 103-year-old Alice Moody. Born in Bermondsey, London in July 1921, … Read More