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As we reach July, we are now approaching the final burial at Fromelles and the dedication of the cemetery. Building this cemetery, the first for the Commission in 50 years, has been a rewarding experience and we do hope that following the commemorations when visiting Northern France, you take an opportunity to visit Fromelles (Pheasant Wood) Military Cemetery. There will be coverage of the Dedication Ceremony on 19th July across the news channels, while a Channel 4 documentary on this project will air that evening. See details below. PDF of this newsletter is available here. Queen's Birthday Honours Derek has been manager in Hong Kong since 1994 and through his diligence and energy has ensured the highest standards in the war cemeteries over the last 16 years. Dedication of Fromelles (Pheasant Wood) Military Cemetery - 19 July: Tickets & special Eurostar still available 
Arrangements are now fully underway for the commemorative events taking place at Fromelles (Pheasant Wood) Military Cemetery and new material is being regularly added to the Commission's website. PLEASE NOTE:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Remembering Fromelles Exhibition - Imperial War Museum: opens July 2010 
Remembering Fromelles: a new cemetery for a new century Imperial War Museum, London FREE ENTRY Using specially commissioned photographs, this exhibition traces the story behind the first new Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery at Fromelles to be built in nearly half a century. Further information from the Remembering Fromelles publication 
Remembering Fromelles Publication If you are interested in finding out more about the background to the cemetery at Fromelles, a commemorative publication has also been produced by the Commission and contains a foreword by HRH The Duke of Kent, President of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. The publication tells the story behind the search for these men, how they died, and the extraordinary efforts to give them the final dignity in death their sacrifice so richly deserves - in the first new Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery to be built in more than fifty years. The book is available for purchase through Tommies Guides, the Military Book Specialists, for £8.95. Remembering Fromelles series of presentations - Eastbourne College Channel 4 : Fromelles Television Broadcast Throughout the Fromelles project, a documentary company has been filming the activities taking place, including the discovery of remains, building of the cemetery and the burials of those servicemen found. On the evening of 19 July, a documentary highlighting the work on this project will be shown in the UK on Channel 4. At the time of this newsletter being sent out, the final timing of the programme is not yet known, although it is expected to be an evening production. Battle of Britain 70th Anniversary weekend: 4-5 September Battle of Britain 70th Anniversary weekend: 4-5 September Later this year, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission will be participating in the Battle of Britain Air Show to be held at the Imperial War Museum Duxford. Come and visit us at our marquee where we will have information about the Commission and a full range of information sheets will be available. For more details about the show visit the IWM Duxford website Cemetery closures, work and visitor information 
During the summer the following work will be taking place: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL MAINTENANCE The Memorial will remain open to the public, however access will be restricted at times during the work. Access to the Visitor Centre is unaffected. In order to carry out this work in the most efficient manner, and to ensure visitor access is restricted for the shortest possible period, the Commission are using CAN London Ltd – a specialist roped access Contractor, to carry out the work. The Contractor will be undertaking the following using an abseiling technique: 1. Removing the build up of algal growth 2. Treating all exterior surfaces with a biocide spray 3. High level brickwork repairs The Commission would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused. SERRE ROAD CEMETERY NO 2 The cemetery and register will remain open to the public throughout the renovation – which is scheduled to be compete by late September 2010 If you are planning on visiting a cemetery or memorial, please check both the cemetery records and visitor information section on our website before your visit for up-to-date information. 
We often receive enquiries about structures, horticulture and other items in our cemeteries. Recently, we received an enquiry asking why was the gravemarker different from all the others in that it was made of metal. This marker is called a temporary marker. The Commission uses these markers, and others of a similar type, when the headstone has been removed for replacement or re-engraving. 
Commissioners of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission meet four times during the year. Last month, as part of one of these meetings, the Commissioners visited cemeteries in Normandy at which they were provided with information on how the standards of maintenance in war cemeteries are measured, and given an opportunity to assess these standards for themselves. On the final day, Commissioners, members of the Royal British Legion and other local French dignitaries attended the burial of an unknown soldier at St Desir War Cemetery, Calvados. You can find out HERE who our current Commissioners are. |
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