We have some fantastic news, due to a pledge of support, The British Evacuees Association will continue until September 2026!
More details to follow in the next issue of ‘The Evacuee’
Here is a picture of our member, Keith Adams, who visited our Memorial at The National Memorial to the Arboretum in Staffordshire. He had flown over from the United States to take part in the Cenotaph Parade on 10th November, 2024. This is the second time Keith has travelled here to represent Evacuees on the Remembrance Parade.
Our National Memorial to the Evacuation has been repaired to its former glory.
On 26th February 2024, much later than planned due to inclement weather, the repair to Our National Memorial to the Evacuation was completed. Thank you to Chris and his team at Milwyn Casting who carried out the excellent work.
Thank you to Doug Wilde, Julie Underhay and Heather Crank for their contributions to cover the cost of the repair. Your support is much appreciated, thank you!
Member Jean George visits our Memorial on her 90th birthday
Due to popular demand, Christmas Cards featuring our Memorial will be on sale again at the beginning of November 2022.
The National Memorial to the Evacuation Dedication Service took place on 25th July 2017. Over 220 members, family and friends were present. We were honoured to welcome HRH The Duke of Gloucester at this momentous event.
This memorial is not simply a memorial for the evacuated children but all those involved in the evacuation process i.e. the train drivers, teachers, nurses, billeting offices, and of course, the foster parents. It is intended to portray the greatest family and social upheaval ever experienced in the long history of our country, a unique, never to be repeated, part of British history.
Thank you to all our members, family and friends, and our supporters who have made this possible. It has been a long time in the making and your support and patience has been appreciated. Without you all, this would not have happened.
PATRONS
Mr Michael Aspel OBE – Television Presenter and former evacuee
Sir Robert Crawford CBE – Former Director General of the Imperial War Museum
Lady Emma Barnard – of Parham Park, home for evacuees during World War Two
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Former Patron and Evacuee - Sir Roger Moore
Former Patron and Evacuee Sir Bruce Forsyth CBE
Former Patron and Evacuee Mr Henry Sandon MBE
PATRONS
Mr Michael Aspel OBE – Television Presenter and former evacuee
Sir Robert Crawford CBE – Former Director General of the Imperial War Museum
Lady Emma Barnard – of Parham Park, home for evacuees during World War Two
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Former Patron and Evacuee - Sir Roger Moore
Former Patron and Evacuee Sir Bruce Forsyth CBE
Former Patron and Evacuee Mr Henry Sandon MBE