Browsing Archive: September, 2009
Posted by Tom Sykes on Tuesday, September 29, 2009,
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General
Good Evening,You may have noticed I have not posted for a while. This is not because things are not happening but because things are happening far more slowly than they were. I am still getting the odd email from people offering info for the project and I am in talks with the National Trust about a possible room at Coleshill to have meetings in etc. I am also busy in my personal life and work life which reduces the amount of hours I can donate to the project. I proposed to my dear lady this w... Continue reading ...
Posted by Tom Sykes on Friday, September 18, 2009,
In :
Research
Capt. Peter Laidler at the Infantry Weapons Collection at the Land Warfare Centre at Warminster, has told us today that he knows the man who started the Coleshill House Fire.
The man who left the blowlamp burning was Trevor Pugh who was in fact a
plumber working inside the roof. They had their own plumbing company
(and still have) but were employed by the firm of Knapps from
Shrivenham. Trevor is still alive and often talks about the accident.We will see if we can get his story on the traged... Continue reading ...
Posted by Tom Sykes on Thursday, September 17, 2009,
In :
Press
We now have some flyers which we will happily send out to anyone who feels they can drum up more exposure for our website. We are already sending a load to Keith at the Trust but if you feel you could help the project by having some to hand out please let me know. As we have to pay to produce these please only request them if you have a local museum or group relating to the subject matter. You can see the flyer below.  Continue reading ...
Posted by Tom Sykes on Thursday, September 17, 2009,
In :
Research
I am pleased to bring you more info on the Coleshill House fire.The article I have published today was the result of a chance meeting between Terry Broome (One of our Members) and Mike Smith from the Editorial Team of "Fire Cover". The article talks in detail about the fire and how it was controlled. Read the full story on the lower part of this page Our thanks to Terry and Mike for providing this info. Continue reading ...
Posted by Tom Sykes on Sunday, September 13, 2009,
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General
Hi All,
Just thought you might like to know that Peter Antill and I went to the Swindon and Cricklade Railway "Wartime Weekend" today.
You can see the images I have taken here http://www.flickr.com/photos/bondmaster/sets/72157622357328772/show/ The video can now be seen here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyjGbV3M7zY
Not directly related to Coleshill or the Aux Unit I know but thought
Richard and Bob could get excited by some of the weapons at least !!!! Continue reading ...
Posted by Tom Sykes on Friday, September 11, 2009,
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General
Today we are working on a new page for the site about Ted Jefferies.
Ted Jefferies was a Boy Scout during WW2. Too young to enlist, his war
was spent in the rural market town of Highworth. Nothing much of
interest there then, you might say. No daring or constant exposure to
the horrors of war, except that Ted was a Boy Scout with a secretive
and vital war time role that, fortunately, was never required. We are
hoping to film Ted's story over the next few weeks and interviewing him
in his car... Continue reading ...
Posted by Tom Sykes on Wednesday, September 9, 2009,
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General
Many people has asked me why I am running this site and what is my goal. Firstly I want to raise awareness of the Aux Units and keep their brave training alive and in the public eye. Secondly I want to set up a local visitors centre or museum at Coleshill itself. Ideally this would be situated in the stable block, upstairs in the old WW2 admin offices. This will not happen without considerable funding and help from the National Trust....Thirdly I want to produce a series for television which ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Tom Sykes on Thursday, September 3, 2009,
In :
Press
Highworth produces a community magazine called "Highworth Link"We are featured this month. This article was given to them over 2 months ago so not as current as I would have liked. Read the full article on our Press Page.  Continue reading ...
Posted by Tom Sykes on Thursday, September 3, 2009,
In :
General
We
are now selling copies of "The Countryman's Diary 1939" in order to try
and raise funds for the group. If you would like a copy please see the bottom of our SHOP page. Continue reading ...
Posted by Tom Sykes on Thursday, September 3, 2009,
In :
General
As you may or may not know Mabel Stranks, Highworth's Post Mistress during the war, was responsible for vetting all the men that trained at Coleshill. A few years ago her family were presented with a plaque (Seen Below) by Highworth Town Council.  As you can see the spelling of Auxiliary is incorrect and I have contacted the Mayor of Highworth and the Council about getting this corrected. In my view it is a dishonour to Mabel and her family as well as the Aux Unit. The Mayor has assured me it ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Tom Sykes on Wednesday, September 2, 2009,
In :
Research
I have added a Members Page to the site. You can see my brief profile and I would like to add any people who I am currently speaking to about the project. I will just add a picture, role and brief description. Please let me know if you would like to be added. Tom Sykes Continue reading ...
Posted by Tom Sykes on Tuesday, September 1, 2009,
In :
General
Today we were given a very generous donation of £100 towards the project. The person who donated this will remain secret. We are very thankful for this money and it will be used to develop the project further. If anyone has knowledge of setting up a trust or similar I will be greatful of their knowledge. Tom Continue reading ...
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