FEATURES
A candlelit vigil was held on the Armed Forces Memorial at sunset on 4th August 2014
That first visit was wonderful, but heart-breaking too. I stood there and talked to him for ages.”
Margaret suffered Post Traumatic Stress Disorder resulting from the circumstances of her loss, but it wasn’t diagnosed for many years. Now, having worked through it, she is part of the education team at the Arboretum, which has enabled her to turn her pain and grief into something positive.
Annual Events
Each year the Arboretum holds over 200 special events, including the dedication of new memorials on the site and annual services of Remembrance for many of the groups represented there. It also hosts
a number of large scale public events, including Armed Forces Day, Remembrance Sunday and Ride to the Wall (RTTW).
WW1 Centenary Commemoration The National Memorial Arboretum has a variety of trees and memorials that are linked to World War I by fascinating people, stories and symbolism.
A candlelit vigil and commemorative service was held on the Armed Forces Memorial on the evening of 4 August 2014 to mark the 100 year anniversary of the start of World War I.
Throughout the centenary period, three specially designed World War I trails are available to suit visitors of all ages.
Future development
A £12 million redevelopment campaign, known as the NMA Appeal (of which HRH The Duke of Cambridge is Patron) was launched in 2009 for the development of the Arboretum’s buildings and the creation of a world-renowned centre for Remembrance. Thanks to the generous donations and pledges received to date, the fund is now over half way to its target.
The Arboretum is open every day of the year except for Christmas Day. Entry is free, although there is a small car parking charge, and donations are welcome to help support its’ upkeep.
For more information, visit
www.thenma.org.uk or call 01283 792 333.
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