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ASAUK • July 5, 2023
Ancre Somme Association Charity presents a portrait of Field Marshal Sir Henry Hughes Wilson, 1st Baronet, GCB, DSO.
Sir Henry Wilson was one of the most senior British Army staff officers of the First World War.
On the 19th November 1921 Sir Henry Wilson unveiled the Ulster Memorial Tower. A few months later, on the 22nd June 1922, two IRA gunmen shot and murdered Sir Henry Wilson outside his home in London.
The portrait unveiled today, 1st July 2023, was taken from the old painting unveiled by the charity on 22nd June 2022.
The painting, by the renowned Scottish artist Helen Runciman, adorns the octagon room in the historic setting that is Brownlow House, Lurgan.
Ancre Somme Association Charity Honorary President David Martin presented the portrait to Carol Walker MBE, Director of the Somme Association.
The ASA Charity was proud to host a representative of the UDR Benevolent Fund at its headquarters in Brownlow Courtyard, Lurgan, further strengthening partnerships dedicated to supporting veterans and their families.
The ASA Charity’s latest delivery certainly turned a few heads as it made its journey – a striking wooden horse crafted by the fantastic team at Annaghmore Men’s Shed.
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.
