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.

Memorial Garden Update

Memorial Garden Update

The following is a situation and condition report on the Regimental Memorial Garden at Herstmonceux Castle. Alan Bernhem-Parter and Derek Cater visited recently to inspect and decide what remedial action was required, if any, and to determine Bader College’s policy...

St. George’s Day and Colours Interred

St. George’s Day and Colours Interred

Our annual St George's Day Service took place on Tuesday 23 April 2024 in Chichester Cathedral. What was pleasing was the increase in numbers this year with well over 200 people attending, and it was good to see QRA and Fusilier members attending. This is to be...

On Display – Rye Heritage Centre

On Display – Rye Heritage Centre

After the agreement of the Director's, a display of artefacts from the Regimental Collection were loaned to The Rye Heritage Centre. Due to Rye being a premier Cinque Port, the items selected were from the Cinque Ports Volunteers to keep to the theme of the Centre....