Ancre Somme Association Remembers
ASA ADMIN • January 19, 2023
The Ancre Somme Association Charity recently remembered their past members.
The short service took place in the charities headquarters in Brownlow House. The service was conducted by ASA Honorary President, David Martin.
The memorial plaque was unveiled by ASA UK Ambassador, Carla Lockhart MP. Carla placed a wreath underneath the plaque and shared her thoughts regarding the importance of remembrance.
David thanked those in attendance, especially the family members, who had joined us for the unveiling of this memorial.
He went on to say that all named on the plaque had all played a role in the association and they will never be forgotten by the members of the Ancre Somme Association.
The Ancre Somme Association Charity was privileged to host a commemorative event in Brownlow Courtyard on Monday 16th June 2025, marking the 75th Anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War.
The Ancre Somme Association Charity are delighted to introduce our new Northern Ireland Purple Poppy Memorial Mascot, Wendy!
On Tuesday 29th April 2025 the Ancre Somme Association Chairty held an event to mark the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Dachau.
Ancre Somme Association Charity Vice-Chairman, Ashley Forbes, recently presented a cheque, on behalf of the chairty, to Richard Edgar, Portadown Branch, Ulster Defence Regiment CGC Regimental Association.
The Ancre Somme Association Charity expresses its profound sorrow at the passing of Janric Craig, 3rd Viscount Craigavon, grandson of James Craig, Northern Ireland's first Prime Minister.
On Monday 27th January the Ancre Somme Association Charity commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Auschwitz-Birkenau liberation with a lantern parade and night of reflection in Lurgan, Country Armagh.
The Ancre Somme Association Charity was pleased to host AA Veterans Support Chairman Tom Keenan and AA Veterans Support volunteer Donna Anderson at the charity's Brownlow House headquarter.
Ancre Somme Association Charity extends gratitude for recent donation towards the Northern Ireland Purple Poppy Memorial.
On Friday, October 11, 2024, the Ancre Somme Association Charity commemorated its 15th anniversary with a celebratory dinner held at Brownlow House in Lurgan. The esteemed BBC Presenter, Liam Beckett MBE, graciously hosted the event.
On Thursday 17th October 2024 the Ancre Somme Association Charity held their Annual General Meeting in Brownlow House, Lurgan.
