Collectors members visited the Memorial Hall on 12th November and were warmly welcomed by RSL members Ted Polkinghorne, Tom Heaney and Ron Burns. Ted and Tom showed us many items in their collection and explained something of their background. A very interesting item was an exercise book in which every letter and envelope received from her son during his war service was kept by a local mother. Much of the collection related to local men who had served in the wars, two very important items being rescued from an incinerator and due to be burnt. We were treated to afternoon tea with a delicious fruit cake made by Margaret after which we adjourned downstairs where our members showed their war memorabilia to the group and the RSL men. This produced much interest from all concerned.
Many thanks to the RSL members for giving of their time after a very busy two weeks in which they had helped to sell poppies and organise the very moving ceremony at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Day.
Our last meeting for the year will be held on 10th December at our usual time of 10 am in the Seniors Community building. The theme will be ‘Christmas’ so bring along a Christmas themed item, perhaps a special gift you have received or a decoration etc.
Judith Borthwick
Our last meeting for the year will be held on 10th December at our usual time of 10 am in the Seniors Community building. The theme will be ‘Christmas’ so bring along a Christmas themed item, perhaps a special gift you have received or a decoration etc.
Judith Borthwick
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