Charity honoured to support local organisation
ASAADMIN • April 24, 2025
Ancre Somme Association Charity Vice-Chairman, Ashley Forbes, recently presented a cheque, on behalf of the chairty, to Richard Edgar, Portadown Branch, Ulster Defence Regiment CGC Regimental Association.
The £750 was raised through sales of a his book, The Price of Peace, that was sold through the charity's online store, the Empire Poppy Store.
Vice-Chair Ashley Forbes stated, "We are pleased to support local community groups and organisations, and we hold the service of those who served in the Ulster Defence Regiment in the highest regard."
Richard Edgar expressed his gratitude to the charity for its support and for its instrumental role in ensuring the sacrifices of Ulster Defence Regiment personnel are never forgotten.
Lord Mayor Alderman Stephen Moutray will host a special Lord Mayor’s Big Breakfast in support of the Northern Ireland Purple Poppy Memorial, backing the work of the Ancre Somme Association Charity.
The Ancre Somme Association Charity was honoured to welcome the United States Consul General in Belfast, James Applegate, on a return visit to its headquarters at Brownlow Courtyard, Lurgan.
The Ancre Somme Association Charity recently had the distinct privilege of hosting an event at its headquarters in Brownlow Courtyard, featuring Mr. Glen Espie BEM as the esteemed guest speaker.
Alderman Stephen Moutray, Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, recently visited the Ancre Somme Association Charity's headquarters to sign the book of condolence in memory of Charlie Kirk.
On Saturday, September 27th, the Ancre Somme Association Charity was delighted to welcome the 152 Regimental Association to our charity's HQ in Brownlow Courtyard.
Charity collection in aid of the Northern Ireland Purple Poppy Memorial
The Fayre provided a valuable platform to inform attendees about the Northern Ireland Purple Poppy Memorial, which will serve to commemorate the animals that served from World War I to the present day.
The Ancre Somme Association charity is delighted to announce that it has received a grant of £19,902 from The National Lottery Community Fund Northern Ireland to support its Brownlow Courtyard Initiative.
On Monday, 18th August, members of the Ancre Somme Association Charity were delighted to attend a special reception hosted by the Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Alderman Stephen Moutray. The event was held in recognition of the recent League of Mercy award presented to the charity's chairman, Mark Jameson.
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