Another patrol report in Cornwall is added to the site thanks to Nina Hannaford with approx 18 more to go.
The report is rather sparse but contains the core information that a family member will need to be able to trace and search for their loved one through our search facility.
You can read the report here
This morning we have added another three patrol reports in Cornwall to our website.
These have been sent to us by Nina Hannaford our Devon CIO.
We’re still looking for a researcher in Cornwall. Could you help? If so please email cartdevon@gmail.com
We have just added a patrol report from Nina Hannaford on the Fowey Patrol in Cornwall.
The report is not complete but contains the basics needed to help loved ones understand more.
You can read the report here.
We have added the Beattock Patrol to the website.
Fairly little is known about the patrol but the Operational Base was still standing and in good condition in 2008.
David Blair, our CIO for Scotland, will be visiting the site soon to give us an update.
Read the patrol report here
Yesterday various CART members and researchers attended a special day at the Museum of the British Resistance Organisation at Parham Airfield in Suffolk.
The museum volunteers opened especially for us and were very helpful.
The museum has had a complete make over since CART was last there in 2011 and the new cabinets really help display all the donated items from original training manuals to booby traps and guns.
CART CIO for Yorkshire Andy Gwynne discovered some real gems of information in the museums archive and later said ‘A great day had, meeting old and new friends and seeing the Museum dedicated to the memory of the Aux Units.’
Weapons expert Richard Ashley (left) displayed a large collection of his most amazing weapons, many of which were used by members of the Resistance.
Auxilier Don Handscombe from Thundersley Patrol came along and was met by Aux writer and expert John Warwicker.
CART’s Press Officer Andy Chatterton was also impressed with the range of items and the full size replica Operational Base which can be entered at ground level.
CART Founder and Webmaster Tom Sykes had an important meeting with the museum’s management about future co-operation and partnering on events and research.
A full gallery of images from the day can be seen here
The Museum is well worth a visit. More info can be seen here.
We are always in need of help from volunteers. Want to be part of something special? Help us grow. See how we have helped people here.
As well as general historical researchers we are also specifically looking for help with the following;
Newsletter Editor (Volunteer)
Educational Officer (Volunteer)
Marketing and Advertising Officer (Volunteer)
National Research Co-ordinator (Volunteer)
Membership & Events Assistant (Volunteer)
County Information Officer (CIO) (Volunteer)
What could you bring to our organisation? What skills do you have?
See more here
Andy Gwynne, Our East Yorkshire CIO has just added some basic patrol reports for North Yorkshire.
Patrols at Brotton, Castleton, Eberston, Eston, Great Ayton, Grangetown, Lockton, Marton, Ormesby, Redcar, Stokesley, Aislaby, Bishopton, Billingham, Elwick and Middleton.
See them here
This Sunday Valerie Elliot from the Mail On Sunday plans to run a story about the Cenotaph march in November and on Wednesday the Metro Newspaper Online also plan to run an update.
Please do buy a copy to read more and an interview with Auxilier Trevor Miners from Perranporth Patrol. Find out more about how CART campaigned to make this happen here.
We are giving away 5 copies of the Aux novel ‘Gone to Ground’ by Bill Watson.
This gripping novel relates to the formation and training of the Auxiliary Units and also charts the revenge, sabotage and murder they delivered to the Nazis in occupied Britain. Set in the small town of Duns in Scotland, much of the information relates to the town and wider area, with references to real locations used by the Duns Patrol.
Enter here
T&C’s Apply. Comp not open to CART CIO’s.
We are very fortunate to have some great coverage in the Metro Newspaper today.
Writers Hayden Smith and Ross Mc Guinness were sent our press release and with the help of Andy Chatterton they have created a really nice piece.
The printed version can be seen here or the more detailed web version can be seen here
A full e-edition of the newspaper can be viewed here