“Hear our Story”

Tuesday 7th November 2023 

7:30pm (doors open 7:00 pm)

Chinnor Community Pavilion, Station Rd, Chinnor OX39 4PU

We are fast approaching November 11th, the time of year when we remember those who fell in the many conflicts involving our nation. We specifically wish to remember the two young men who were born in the cottages that once stood in Donkey Lane Community Orchard, Alfred and Aubrey Howlett and the landowner’s son Frank Eggleton. They, and many others, left to fight in WW1 for their country but never returned. 

If you missed last year’s presentation, this is your chance to come along and hear about their experiences. The talk will be well supported by maps, photos and illustrations including some new material. Some of the background information you may find surprising! 

Delving deep into war diaries and other War Office records, hear the poignant stories of the sons of two families; the Howletts, Alfred and Aubrey who lived in one of the Orchard cottages and Frank Eggleton, the son of the owner of the land where the cottages stood.

Discover some of the key battles and lives of the soldiers who, along with many other young men, left their village to serve their Country in the Great War and did not return.

Are you baffled by the language used in descriptions of the war or maybe thought ‘how did they do that’? 

We will try to answer a few of these things. For example; how did they transport 700 horses to Alexandria in 1914.

Admission £5 by ticket (cash only please) available from Chinnor Parish Office or by emailing greeningchinnor@gmail.com or call on 07973 788339.