Battling On

05/08/2026

⭐Join us tomorrow for our Walker Lines Heritage Tour

🕰️Wed 5 Aug | 11am-12pm | £2

🪖 Retrace the steps of thousands of American soldiers posted to Bodmin during the Second World War!

The tour begins at the gates of Bodmin Keep behind the Grade II* listed war memorial at the front of the building. From here, you will be guided to the adjoining Walker Lines Industrial Estate, formally a large military camp. During the Second World War, the camp was occupied by American troops in the build up to the Normandy Landings, known as D-Day.

The walk will show you some of the remaining buildings from the Second World War and bring to life its hidden heritage, with archive photographs and stories uncovered by our researchers.

Accessibility details: This guided walk is on foot, on pavements with occasional road crossings for approximately 1 mile. Please wear suitable footwear. Additional information: Due to urgent preservation work the museum building will be closed to visitors. This heritage walk will focus on the exterior of the building and nearby landmarks.

Find out more on our events page:
https://bodminkeep.org.uk/whats-on/events

05/08/2026

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05/08/2026

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There will be a short remembrance service in Victoria Gardens on Thursday 6th August, to remember the lives lost on the evening of 6th August 1942. This service is led by the Truro Branch of the Royal British Legion.

📍Victoria Gardens
📅Thursday 6th August
⏱️Service begins at 11.00am (Gathering from 10.30am, short procession at 10.50am)

On the evening of Thursday 6th August 1942, Truro was the target of a surprise bombing raid by two low-flying Luftwaffe aircraft. The attack resulted in 14 deaths, 65 injuries, and significant structural damage, including over 100 houses damaged and three completely destroyed.

Due to the low altitude and speed of the aircraft, British radar systems did not detect them in time, and air raid sirens were not activated. As a result, residents received no warning prior to the explosions.

This service will provide an opportunity for the community of Truro to reflect and remember those affected by the tragic events of that night.

📍: Memorial plaque located in Victoria Gardens, Truro

Truro Branch of the Royal British Legion Truro Community Library Visit Truro Cafe in the Park Truro's Countryside Rangers Boscawen Park & Pavilion

05/08/2026

Are you a knitter who would like to help Naval children? 🧶💙

We are looking for lovely volunteers to help us support Naval children who are separated from a parent during deployment or time spent working away.

As part of our Wellbeing Packs, we send out over 300 packs each year to children and families. Each pack includes one of our special books, along with a cheerful knitted rabbit or penguin to bring comfort and connection when families are apart.

At the moment, we are especially in need of Henry penguins. 🐧

If you would like to get involved, you can find the knitting patterns on our website.

Every stitch helps us support a Naval child.

05/08/2026

Boconnoc Steam Fair is this weekend; it's a great family event, and we shall be there raising important funds for our Veteran Stand Easy sessions.

10/07/2026

Plymouth Play Out Day - Radford Community Centre

Come and join us for a morning of fun at Radford Community Centre.
We will be joined by an entertainer and his marvellous balloon creations.
Children will be able to play and get involved in crafty activities.

Full details via the RN Forum👇
https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/plymouth-play-out-day---radford-community-centre

10/07/2026

📍 Our Armed Forces Hubs are expanding!

Here's our latest Armed Forces Hubs flyer.

We're delighted to be expanding our support even further across the County with:

⭐ A new hub in Torpoint in partnership with Torpoint Town Council and Team Raleigh CIC, opening on Tuesday 8th September.
⭐ A new Valour-funded satellite hub in Truro in partnership with Improving Lives Plymouth, launching this autumn, which will be open three days a week.

Whether you're currently serving, have served, or are a family member, our hubs provide a welcoming place to access free support and advice, connect with others, and find the help you need.

Take a look at our flyer to find your nearest hub, and feel free to share this post to help us reach more members of the Armed Forces community.

08/07/2026

Following our BBQ at Landrake Carnival, we turn our focus to preparing for Boconnoc Steam Fair.

25/06/2026

25/06/2026

Full for this summer, but worth looking into for September or next year.

A seaside break for military families in Falmouth 💙

The Lest We Forget Association has recently purchased two adjacent guest houses in Falmouth, Cornwall, with the aim of providing respite breaks for serving and veteran military personnel and their families.

The RV offers a peaceful coastal base for rest, recovery and resilience, just a short walk from Falmouth town centre and only three minutes from beautiful Gyllyngvase Beach.

Accommodation includes:
🏡 3 family spaces with two bedrooms, a sitting area and private bathroom
♿ 1 accessible one-bedroom unit with a wet room and sitting area
🛏️ 17 en-suite rooms
👶 Some rooms have space for a travel cot, but guests will need to bring their own
Stays are bed and breakfast, with a simple self-service breakfast available, including options such as cereal and toast. Tea and coffee facilities are available in the rooms, and there is a communal area with a kettle, toaster, fridge and microwave. Guests are also welcome to bring in takeaways or ready meals.

There is no charge for your stay. However, donations are welcomed according to your means, helping Lest We Forget Association continue to offer this wonderful facility to other serving personnel, veterans and military families.

📍 The RV
55 Melvil Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4DF

To book or request more information, please contact Ellen Przybylska, LWFA Operations Manager:
📧 [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE THIS OPPORTUNITY IS FULLY BOOKED FOR THE SUMMER. THERE IS AVAILABILTY FROM MID SEPTEMBER (NOT OCTOBER HALF TERM) AND THEY ARE TAKING BOOKINGS FOR NEXT SUMMER