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West Felton

A selection of photos from events held by West Felton Branch is available below.

CARNIVAL 2014 - Terry Coles, Des Hughes, John Hanmer and a friend won second prize with CRIMSON FIELD

Carnival 2014

WW1 COMMEMORATIONS June 2014

Those named on West Felton War Memorial together with the grandfathers, fathers and uncles of those now living in the village were honoured in displays with photos and memorabilia. Floral arrangements were each sponsored in fond remembrance of a loved one. A special evening service was deised and led by Canon Tony Sparham and featured the Orthopaedic Male Voice Choir.

This was followed by an al fresco meal in the Rectory garden for 105 people.

 

WW1 Commemorations June 2014

Supper WW1 event June 2014

THE LEGION AT WEST FELTON CARNIVAL 2013

Carnival 2013

THE QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS

The village celebrated in June 2012 with a weekend exhibition of flowers, history and memorabilia in the parish church - 60 GLORIOUS YEARS.

Vice Chairman Minds The Display

West Felton branch vice-Chairman Des Hughes stands guard over some of the Legion exhibits which comprised photos, scrapbooks and memorabilia.  

60 Glorious Years

A flavour of the exhibition, featuring Sylvia Williams, long-serving Poppy collector who raised the highest amount in her house to house collection in 2012. 


 CARNIVAL 2012Carnival 15 7 2012

PAO Carnival 2012

 Carnival 2012

 


 

Victory Day Aug 2005 

VICTORY DAY AUGUST 2005 - 60TH ANNIVERSARY VE DAY

The Nation celebrated and West Felton took the opportunity to thank their twelve surviving veterans with a big party in the grounds of the Punch Bowl,organised by Des & Colleen Hughes and West Felton branch members.

Victory Thanks

 

Victory Named 1

Victory Named 3


TRAFALGAR CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS 2005

West Felton celebrated with an exhibition in the parich church.

Here Col Kenyon admires the Legion display and a Nelson portrait painted by Brian Mabe

Col Kenyon At The Trafalgar Day Display


 CARNIVAL

Jack Owen Leads The Winning Legion Float Carnival 2004

Carnival 2004 

 "Aussies" Don Bridson & friends v "England" Sally Pearce & Friend, John Hanmer and Jack Owen.

Carnival 2004 2

 

Carnival 2003

 CARNIVAL 2003 - Happy Days!

1. John Hanmer, Janine Lewis, Chairman Don Bridson, the late Enid Bridson.

2. Dave Jones.

3. Keith Diggens, Jack Owen, Janon Hanmer, Janine.

4. Treasurer John.

5. Wilf Allen, the late Les Fern in his classic car.

6. The Bingo Ladies! - Eleanor Gilbert and family.