PWSTS Forum for Old Boys, Family and Friends

Hi Sax and everyone. I’ve just spoken to Len Able and Russ Foster. They had a great day at Ingham. Anglia TV filmed them for about two and a half hours, although it will probably be condensed down to about 10 minutes of news footage sometime next week (date unknown as yet). The boys had full access to Ingham Old Hall and the residents at the care home were chuffed to see their regional news reporter John Francis in the flesh. The WW2 plaque is now on the wall of the church and apparently it looks superb. This was also filmed by the TV crew (photographs are en-route). Russ Foster came up with a good idea today. He suggested that we place a PWSTS old boy’s visitor’s book under the plaque. I’ll get that sorted before May. Also, the lovely ladies in the village have stated that fresh flowers will always be placed by the plaque.

I will try my best to obtain a copy of the completed interviews. If successful I’ll attempt to upload it to the web site.

All three boys report that Ingham is buzzing with anticipation for 20th May. It’s going to be a great day.

I've booked in to a B&B in North Walsham for Sat night.

Glancon

Ive now received the DVD from Anglia Television. The interview(s) are very good but the overall file size is obviously massive so Im not sure that I will be able to add it to the web site. In the meantime if anyone would like me to send them a copy please just ask.

Consider it done Michael

Nice one Paul Ill add your name to the list mate.

A DVD of the Anglia TV footage is now on its way to you mate

Andy,
 
I would like a copy of the DVD if it is possible please. I am so impressed at the numbers attending and am so looking forward to meeting them on the day.

Glancon

-- Edited by glancon at 16:54, 2007-04-19

Many thanks.

Glancon

Welcome to the web site Simon. I will gladly send a copy of the DVD. Please pm your address and it will be done on Monday. A friend is currently exploring a method which converts video files to MP4. If it works Ill be able to add the interview to the web site, subject of course to approval by Anglia TV. Good idea about filming the event. Ill see what I can do. Its a shame we wont see you on the 20th but thank you very much indeed for your help and support.

Consider it done Stu

I would not have missed this for the world, said a voice behind me as we marched down the narrow lane to Ingham Church. A sentiment felt by me, and I feel everyone that attended the Service of Remembrance and Dedication at the Holy Trinity Church Ingham on Sunday 20th May 2007.
On a beautiful sunny Sunday morning we had all meet at Ingham Village Hall in readiness for the service. Some of us meeting old friends for the first time, many old friends meeting after a long time.
Just before 1100 we were mustered by the Parade Master, and set off on the short march to Ingham Church.
The Church service was very poignant. The unveiling of the WW2 Memorial Plaque and the placing of flowers by three young children brought a lump to ones throat. The reading of the Names brought home just how many eighty-five really is.
After the service we all took the short walk to Ingham Hall for the unveiling of the Commemative Plaque.
Ingham Hall looked splendid, and was once again flying the Red Ensigh for the special day.
I was able to enter the Hall for my first visit, for many of my colleagues going back into the Hall was afitting finale to a memorable day.
Thanks Andy for all you have done to make this happen.
Thanks to everyone who helped make this such a special day.
Alan.

This was an absolutely brilliant day, and we were so very pleased to be able to attend. There was so much happening, and all beautifully - I cannot imagine how much work must have gone into the organisation!

It was truly a day where the sun shone, not only in the sky but in everyone's hearts. Poignant yet joyful, remembering those lads who died, with a sense of peace as they were again commemorated and thankfulness that they will not be forgotten as the years go on, and at the same time the continuation. I remember the school well in Dover, and used to walk past it often with my dad, who was Merchant Navy, and it was almost with a sense of completion, as well as great pleasure, that Simon and I were now able to meet so many old boys, and to enjoy such good company.

As for the lovely ladies who provided lunch and elevensies, and looked after everyone so well - what more can one say? Except - I have never before tasted such yummy scones!

Thank you to you all. It was a most important day ... and it was perfect.

Maggie
The Dover War Memorial Project

Andy has put lots of photos online here, on the PWSTS site, as a memory of a super day. We're so glad we were able to come!

I've put four pages on the Dover War Memorial Project website too ; pictures and words about the day, with a page dedicated to the service. The Project website is at www.doverwarmemorialproject.org.uk, and the link to the PWSTS Ingham pages is currently the first item in the "Latest News" section.

We were in Dover again this week (just returned). We went past the PWSTS building. It looks sad and alone. But it is so nice to know the story continues still.

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The PWSTS kneeler donated by Margaret Bargewell is now protected by plastic and is located in the middle of the PWSTS Memorial Corner