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.
The Ancre Somme Association Charity expresses its profound sorrow at the passing of Janric Craig, 3rd Viscount Craigavon, grandson of James Craig, Northern Ireland's first Prime Minister.
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
