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Ancre Somme Association Remembers
ASA ADMIN • January 19, 2023
The Ancre Somme Association Charity recently remembered their past members.
The short service took place in the charities headquarters in Brownlow House. The service was conducted by ASA Honorary President, David Martin.
The memorial plaque was unveiled by ASA UK Ambassador, Carla Lockhart MP. Carla placed a wreath underneath the plaque and shared her thoughts regarding the importance of remembrance.
David thanked those in attendance, especially the family members, who had joined us for the unveiling of this memorial.
He went on to say that all named on the plaque had all played a role in the association and they will never be forgotten by the members of the Ancre Somme Association.
On Monday 27th January the Ancre Somme Association Charity commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Auschwitz-Birkenau liberation with a lantern parade and night of reflection in Lurgan, Country Armagh.
The Ancre Somme Association Charity was pleased to host AA Veterans Support Chairman Tom Keenan and AA Veterans Support volunteer Donna Anderson at the charity's Brownlow House headquarter.
Ancre Somme Association Charity extends gratitude for recent donation towards the Northern Ireland Purple Poppy Memorial.
On Friday, October 11, 2024, the Ancre Somme Association Charity commemorated its 15th anniversary with a celebratory dinner held at Brownlow House in Lurgan. The esteemed BBC Presenter, Liam Beckett MBE, graciously hosted the event.
On Thursday 17th October 2024 the Ancre Somme Association Charity held their Annual General Meeting in Brownlow House, Lurgan.
The Ancre Somme Association Charity are delighted to announce the appointment of David Brown as the Chairman of their charity in England.
The Ancre Somme Association Charity are delighted to announce partnership working with the War Horse Memorial and the Animal Purple Poppy Fund. We share the same aims and objectives regarding the role and contribution that animals, particularly horse, donkeys, dogs and pigeons played in securing the peace - from World War One and countless other conflicts - we enjoy today.
It is with great pleasure that the Ancre Somme Association Charity extends its heartfelt congratulations to our esteemed member, Calum McShane, on the momentous occasion of his passing out from Cunningham Division of HMS Raleigh.
Charity Awarded Grant Towards The Northern Ireland Purple Poppy Memorial Project
Ancre Somme Association Charity mark 110th Anniversary of Declaration of War
