Super day off in #York today where amongst other treats I ate at Bettys - amazing food and I got to see the mirror where hundreds of airmen signed their names during the #SWW .

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Was honoured to attend today’s service on behalf of Commonwealth War Graves Like all civilians killed in the Blitz, Robert Smith, is listed on our Civilian Roll of Honour which can be viewed at Westminster Abbey bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

It’s the end of an era for the Commonwealth War Graves PEC team. This week the fabulous Patricia Keppie retires. Said goodbye to a fantastic, talented, supportive colleague with afternoon tea at Principal York which is where we first met 6 years ago. Please join me in wishing her a happy retirement!

It was wet, wet, wet at our Commonwealth War Graves show garden at the HarrogateFlowerShow today. Some hardy folks did visit us to learn more about our work and those we commemorate whilst looking at our beautiful garden!

FREE Commonwealth War Graves War Graves Week tour at Penarth Cemetery in the Vale of Glamorgan on Thursday 16th May. Learning about local men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in two World Wars. Click on the link below to book your tickets.
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Fabulous to have our Commonwealth War Graves volunteers talking to visitors to our gold award winning garden HarrogateFlowerShow today. Damon Sugden

Today marks 100 yrs since the unveiling of the @cwgc Chatham Naval Memorial which commemorates 18,649 casualties of both wars who have no known grave. On the 18th April we are running a special D-Day tour to focus on those casualties. Tickets free:
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Fabulous to hear Commonwealth War Graves's Director of Horticulture, David Richardson talking HarrogateFlowerShow today. David Richardson Human gardener @darwinian_gardener @faih_in_the_woods

Bloomin' marvellous! A gold for our Commonwealth War Graves show garden HarrogateFlowerShow! A fitting tribute to Sidney Cains of the #RNZAF and all those we commemorate who lie 'miles from home'. nzherald The Post Newsroom Stuff

#PostOfficeScandal Susan Crichton has finished her evidence session and now sworn in is Chris Aujard who took up the role as GC Post Office in 2013 until late 2015.

If you would like to take part in #PostOfficeInquiry Bingo then join in now👇

H/t Sean Hudson

'No man has tomb so proud as he whose flag becomes his shroud.' Flight Sgt Bernard Kevin Storer of the #RAAF aged 21 lies under the care of Commonwealth War Graves at Stonefall Cemetery, #Harrogate . #AnzacDay2024

“Far from his homeland he sleeps, yet in our hearts he lives.” Flying Officer Hubbard of the #RAAF commemorated by Commonwealth War Graves Stonefall, #Harrogate #AnzacDay2024

Late last night, Russia attacked Kharkiv yet again - a residential building. Six people were injured.

I'd like to share an excerpt from a text written by a Kharkiv journalist Anna Gin. I think it speaks volumes about Kharkiv residents and their current mood. The text was written

Last minute titivation of the Commonwealth War Graves show garden before the judging HarrogateFlowerShow 🤞🤞🤞

Read all about it! The fabulous Helen Gregory takes a break with the The Yorkshire Post at our Commonwealth War Graves show garden for the HarrogateFlowerShow yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/people/ga…

It’s very exciting in #Harrogate - a sneaky peak ahead of HarrogateFlowerShow opening tomorrow. Our Commonwealth War Graves garden is at SG01 - come and find us!

Morning Dan Walker Classic FM Last night I was chatting with friends, this morning I'm driving to Harrogate to see our Commonwealth War Graves show garden for the HarrogateFlowerShow ahead of the opening tomorrow. How about a brass band playing 'An English Country Garden' to set the scene?