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Charity Congratulates Esteemed Member
ASAADMIN • September 7, 2024
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.
Lead Hand McShane has embarked on an accelerated program that will see him initially deployed to HMS Collingwood, where he will diligently develop his academic prowess in the field of Weapons Engineering Leadership.
Calum was accompanied today by his proud parents, Darryl and Leanne, and his sister Alexandra, who shared in the joy of this significant milestone.
On behalf of the entire charity, we extend our warmest wishes to Calum as he embarks on this exciting journey. May he find continued success and fulfilment in all his future endeavours.
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.
Charity Awarded Grant Towards The Northern Ireland Purple Poppy Memorial Project
Ancre Somme Association Charity mark 110th Anniversary of Declaration of War
Absolutely delighted to welcome Celine Jasiak, and her family, to the Ancre Somme Association Charity HQ today.
Private George Montague Price 5th Battalion South Wales Borderer Rededication Service
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the Ancre Somme Association Charity held a memorial service at Brownlow House in Lurgan to honour the memory of Private Eva Martin. The service was held in a solemn and reflective manner.
The Ancre Somme Association charity was honored to recently host an evening with Keith Haines, author of Frederick Crawford - Carson's Gunrunner, a biography of Col. Frederick Crawford.
