Record

Ref NoWRVSA&HC/WRVSA/HQ/CORR/3
TitleCorrespondence relating to Second World War Anniversary services.
Date28/03/2001-27/05/2010
DescriptionLetters and emails relating to Second World War Anniversary services which WRVS Association members were involved: Tree giving service at the National Memorial Arboretum, Lunch at Buckingham Palace for the 60th Anniversary of the Second World War, The Horse Guards Parade 60th Anniversary Commemorations, Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust 60th Celebrations, Women of World War II Memorial in Whitehall,Women working in London during the war documentary.

Letters and emails relating to the tree giving service at the National Memorial Arboretum in memory of those members who died on duty during the Second World War and in Cyprus: Emails detailing who has been invited and who will be attending (04/10/2009-16/10/2009), An example of the email sent inviting members to the service (05/10/2009).

Letters and emails relating to the lunch at Buckingham Palace for the 60th Anniversary of the Second World War: Letters declining the invitation to the lunch (05/05/2005, 17/05/2005), Letters from members who attended the lunch describing their experiences which includes a copy of the menu served and the seating plan (12/07/2005-28/07/2005).

Letters relating to the Horse Guards Parade 60th Anniversary Commemorations: Letter from The Royal British Legion asking for information regarding how many members would be able to attend commemoration events (30/03/2004), Details of the event arrangements (02/08/2004), Letter sent to WRVS Association members regarding the three events taking place for the Second World War 60th Anniversary Commemoration (Service at Westminster Abbey, Lunch at Buckingham Palace and the Horse Guards Parade) (11/11/2004), List of WRVS Association members who were invited (17/03/2005).

Letters about the Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust 60th Celebrations: Details of the event arrangements (February 2005), Letters from WRVS Association stating that due to other commitments it may be impossible to find members to participate (08/03/2005).

Letters discussing the Women of World War II Memorial in Whitehall: Letter from the organisers outlining the reason for the event and its arrangements (24/02/2005), Letter of invitation sent to the WRVS Association members (16/03/2005), Letter from a member of the WRVS Association describing her experience of the event (01/07/2005), Letter of thanks to the organisers from three members who attended the event (14/07/2005).

Letters relating to the 'Women working in London during the war' documentary including: Letters suggesting names of those members who would have been volunteering during the Second World War and may be happy to be interviewed (06/02/2004, 17/02/2004, 03/03/2004), Letter from WRVS Association explaining the project (20/04/2004).

Letters regarding the purchase of wreaths for remembrance day (28/03/2001-31/10/2002).

Letter from Vice Chairman WRVS regarding the setting up of a Committee to organise the arrangements for Remembrance day so that the WRVS continued to be represented at The Cenotaph in Whitehall and at other parades and services nationally (29/05/2003), Information letter and invitation regarding the WRVS Carol Concert at The Guards Chapel.
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