BIRMINGHAMAIRRAIDS.CO.UK

MEETINGS

We meet regularly on the third Thursday of every month at;

The Irish Club,
12 High Street,

Deritend

Birmingham B12

Meetings commence at 12:30pm.
Refreshments are available. Meetings are held informally and provide an opportunity to socialise and talk about war time experiences which some members find to be of therapeutic value.

We have a varied programme of events to cater for all tastes such as talks, discussions, quizzes, outings etc.

For further details use our events page.

Last years Service of Remembrance

will took place on

Saturday 2nd October 2004

at St Philips Cathedral, Colmore Row, Birmingham City Centre

Service commences at 12 noon.

Please arrive early in order to secure your seat.

More Details Here soon

Last years remembrance service took place on Saturday 25th October at St Martins Church in the Bullring.

Representatives from many different fields were there including; The Civil Defence Association, The Salvation Army, British Red Cross,St Johns Ambulance,WRVS, Birmingham Civic Society, Members of the RAF, Army and Navy plus others.

The service was conducted by the Rt Revd John Austin, Bishop of Aston and prayers were led by The Very Revd Peter Berry.

Professor Carl Chinn MBE talked about the blitz and Alex Henshaw gave his personal reflections on his experiences as a spitfire test pilot. The Police male voice choir and the West Midlands Fire Service band also performed.

The Memorial Campaign
Momentum is growing in the campaign for a fitting memorial to the Civilian War Dead Of Birmingham. Birmingham City Council have recognised the strength of feeling in relation to this issue and as the campaign develops we plan to bring regular updates of the activities and of what can be done to support BARRA in its aims. It has now been announced that the memorial will be sited in the grounds of Birmingham Cathedral ( St Philips) with completion target of two years. BARRA has been pledged some financial assistance by Birmingham City Council but BARRA will now begin the mammoth task of fundraising.
If you would like to assist with fundraising or if you would like to make a donation please contact BARRA or donate via the website button.

Carl Chinn and Ed Doolan have both pledged support to the campaign. It is hoped that further information can be brought to you soon.

Local History Week
B.A.R.R.A. were represented at the Local History week exhibition held by Quinton Local History Society in the Quinton Parish church hall on Saturday 10th May 2003.

War time memorabilia and Newspapers / books were on view and leaflets about the association were handed out to visitors. Sales of pens, notepads and bookmarks provided funds towards the memorial.

All in all it was a very successful day with many enquiries.

We also attended the open day at the Quinbourne Centre, Quinton on Saturday 7th June 2003

Remembrance Day Parade
Each year BARRA takes part in the remembrance day parade and wreath laying ceremony in Birmingham city centre.

©2005 BARRA