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LATEST EVENTS MEMBERSHIP ARCHIVE JOURNALS SERVICES ABOUT

Early May saw the town commemorate the 80th anniversary of the ending of World War 2 in Europe on the 8th May 1945. Events organised by the Town Council, supported by the Civic Society and the Royal British Legion, to commemorate this historic anniversary were a 40's themed street party on Market Hill, a service at the War Memorial, followed by the lighting of the Beacon. The whole event ran smoothly, with many complimentary comments and our congratulations to all who helped to make it such a success. You are too many to mention by name, but you know who you are.

Running alongside these events, and over the weekend, the Civic Society hosted an Exhibition in the Council Chamber at the Manor House. On display were many artifacts from WW2, including 3 plaques that had were awarded to the town by the UK Government in recognition of their fund-raising efforts during the period between 1939 to 1945.

The display that attracted most attention was by the students from the "A" year (Year 9) at Freman College who researched some very personal recollections from family members who served in WW2. Our grateful thanks go to Mr Mark Trapmore from Freman College for the loan of the military artifacts, BCS Committee member, Jennifer Keeling whose enthusiasm and knowledge was indispensable, Carol Emery, from the Local History Group, and those committee members who came to help over the 3 days.

Up-coming events include the "Buntingford in Bloom" Competition, which members should have received an entry form for in the May issue of the Journal. Don't forget, entries by the 9th of June.

On Saturday the 14th June, "Civic Day", we will be leading some guided walks around our historic High Street. Places on the walk will be limited on a first come first served basis, but we will be running some more later in the year for those that miss out this time. If you would like to take part in the walk please email chairman@buntingfordcivic.org.uk, giving your name and number of places. The walk will start at 10.00am at St Peter's Church.

Graham Waite, Chairman, Buntingford Civic Society


If you have any queries about Buntingford Civic Society or issues you would like to raise, you can email the Chairman direct at chairman@buntingfordcivic.org.uk.

The June issue of the Buntingford Journal will be available from the usual retailers from 30th May.

More information about the Buntingford Civic Society can be found here and membership forms can be found here.


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