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Title: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on March 28, 2008, 08:44:08 pm
i was led to believe thatwork would start 4 weeks ago. it did but in the board room. screen boards should be going up this monday 31st.
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/yetion1/MemorialGardenPicture.jpg)


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Featherstonian on March 28, 2008, 11:16:51 pm
its a fantastic achievement, well done do everybody concerned.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on May 06, 2008, 09:10:33 pm
the foundations are almost done. the brick work is due to start shortly. due to some little gits evening security is now on site. the builders have asked the public to pass around that anyone seen in the site after 5pm looking like they should not be there is reported to the police. looks like the publics eyes are needed. 8)


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: rapper67 on May 07, 2008, 04:05:49 pm
thats great news about the war memorial it will be a great tribute to all the heros that fell. So lets be extra vigilant.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Popeye on May 27, 2008, 06:39:36 pm
I truly hope it will be a great day for all of Featherstone, whoever turns up, turns up for their own reasons. I would like to think that we all enjoy the event and nothing spoils the work that has been contributed to a momentuous finally. Lets pay our respects and thanks to our fallen hero's. Its the British Legions moment to finally lay to rest their comrades, let them enjoy the day friends.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Forkhandles on May 27, 2008, 07:11:10 pm
Well said popeye, lets show some of that wartime spirit and stand together :-X ;)


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on May 27, 2008, 09:54:29 pm
now we are talkin ;D

the brick layers are due in this week. 3 teams in all. im looking forward to all these peoples work coming together.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Forkhandles on May 30, 2008, 10:10:43 am
Can someone give us the true picture of whats happening with the war memorial, not a brick has been laid yet, and theres all sorts of rumours flying about, but personally i don't think they're going to meet the deadline, theres just to much to do, in so short a time ???


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on June 02, 2008, 07:38:07 pm
What a mixed day the memorial has had. I was asked to call by and change the gate lock as someone had been at it. This job was not tendered for it was free at my choice. I was very pleased to see 8 plus bodies laying bricks with other labourers at a fair old pace.
Sadly a problem has occurred with the build that will delay it further. With the Best will in the world the builders can sort the problem but the time left to complete has given cause for concern. The builders called an emergency meeting this afternoon and have asked for a delay in the finishing date. All agree the job could be done but wish more so to do a slower more perfect job. The exact words were on the lines of “the memory of our war hero’s deserves the best and a little more time will allow that.”
Work is continuing at a fair old pace and a new opening date will be announced soon. my opinion is it can take a year. the finished product is going to be something for the town to brag about.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Mr T on June 02, 2008, 08:17:21 pm
I think it would be better for them to take their time and build a top notch memorial than rush to meet the opening date and just throw it up  :)


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on June 30, 2008, 09:55:34 pm
after leaving the people concerned to get on with it the results are starting to show, its looking great. the following are pictures from the past few weeks,

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22 courses up,

(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/yetion1/p3.jpg)

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13th June,

(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/yetion1/p5.jpg)

26th June

(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/yetion1/p6.jpg)

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27th June

(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/yetion1/p11.jpg)


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: karen on June 30, 2008, 09:56:15 pm
is there a date when this will be finished does anyone know


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on June 30, 2008, 10:49:31 pm
an opening date has not been released as yet. it will come from the war memorial committee shortly.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: karen on July 06, 2008, 07:19:32 pm
its looking very nice at the min carnt wait to see what its like when its done


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on August 29, 2008, 09:56:57 pm
I saw a crane on site last week. After asking why, it was to move the miner’s water feature memorial to its new position. I have heard it is to be re-plumbed in. I spoke to someone this week that used to use it to drink from as a child whilst playing.

After talking to people on site I got the impression that they were motivated in the way that drives me. Because of a labour party member trying to bring down the whole project and stop any financial help all concerned are determined more to do it them selves. Old men have taken up the shovel to remember their friends. I have been invited to the opening and it will be only the end of the world that stops me remember the heart these men and woman had and have.

New block paving has been going down this week. British legion members aged 70 plus have been digging over the flower area and planting donations from Spring Green and Victoria nurseries. God bless them. I wish I had more time to help.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on September 08, 2008, 09:44:11 pm
The details are arriving this week. This is what I know so far,


The opening date for the War Memorial is the 5th of October 2008.

There will be free parking at Featherstone Rovers ground. A parade will start gathering at Cressys Corner at 10am. The parade will set off at 10.30am. It will arrive at the war memorial and a minutes silence will be held at 11.00am

 The parade will then go to the rugby ground where Lord St. Oswald will take a salute and present Veterans medals

There will be a fly past at 12.50 hours by a World War 2 “bulldog”.

There will be military vehicles on parade and various amusements for children both young and old.

The red arrows are coming but await a time.


Sounds good.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: karen on September 08, 2008, 10:23:33 pm
yes it does just hope evrything goes to plan this time


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: ABBOO on September 09, 2008, 02:33:27 pm
Look at this http://www.militaryfactory.com/aircraft/detail.asp?aircraft_id=137


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on September 09, 2008, 05:35:34 pm
looks like a very historical plane. well found. i had no idea what it looked like. should look great flying over.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: ABBOO on September 09, 2008, 07:12:35 pm
I hope it is that one that's flying over it will look brilliant, because it's a nice looking plane. ;D ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Forkhandles on September 10, 2008, 07:13:13 pm
Its a pity there not having the battle of britain flight, spitfire, hurricane, and lancaster, now that would be a sight ;D


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: ABBOO on September 10, 2008, 07:46:31 pm
I've got to agree with you on that Forkhandles it would be a terrific sight but i don't think it would happen round this part of the country do you. ;D ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Forkhandles on September 10, 2008, 08:59:31 pm
I've got to agree with you on that Forkhandles it would be a terrific sight but i don't think it would happen round this part of the country do you. ;D ;D ;D ;D

They've had them at pont park pauline ;D :-*


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Featherstonian on September 10, 2008, 09:09:26 pm
Theres not many nicer sights than watching the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight overhead.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Forkhandles on September 10, 2008, 09:30:28 pm
Theres not many nicer sights than watching the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight overhead.

Brings a lump to my throat every time i see em feath ;D


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on September 18, 2008, 08:08:39 pm
looks like i got it wrong about the plane,

(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/yetion1/Picture-5.jpg)


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on September 18, 2008, 08:09:38 pm
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/yetion1/gateson.jpg)

my opinion, the gates do look great.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Brian Potter on September 19, 2008, 10:33:21 am
The bulldog is the old RAF basic trainer. Still one hell of a machine to see and it can be equipped with guns and rockets if need be. You never know, they might even do a few aerobatic manoeuvres on the day.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on September 19, 2008, 06:31:39 pm
i hope they do some special moves. by the sounds of it the red arrows because they cannot come on sunday are to fly over fev at 2pm on Monday. as they are a short hop away with a full tank of juice i am living in hope that we see something special. i have only seen 1 plane doing stunts and it was over Fev. it came from the nostel air show about 10 years back and did all sorts over the top of the rovers ground.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Forkhandles on September 19, 2008, 06:44:53 pm
It should be a good day out, with something for everybody, i for one won't be missing it ;D ;D


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Popeye on September 19, 2008, 08:53:45 pm
When you see all the attending brigades from all over the country in the parade marching down the street mmm think there will be a lump in a few throats and a few tears shred. Its been a long haul for the organisers of the project (you all know who i am talking about), well I for one applaude and praise his and their endurance and faith in his and their belief that this day would arrive. It will be a great day for the town, shame on those who tried to destroy a proud vetrons dream.(Once again you all know who I mean).

I will be there and will have a reet beamer on my face.  ;D ;D


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on October 02, 2008, 07:54:25 pm
I have been on site a couple of times this week and I am touched by the volunteers, public and commercial. The memorial is more than a memorial; it is something special and has a feel about it. I was surprised to see many people mainly elderly working hard. The place looks incredible.
It has got me to thinking about the memorials true meaning. These clips are a good reminder why,


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkJVqJDQ7FQ&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03k1HYR1ajI&feature=related

If our ancestors had not have bothered we would now be following Hitler.

The opening day will be about remembering those who gave their lives to stop our country being taking over by fascism.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Ruthie on October 02, 2008, 08:04:42 pm
Some thought provoking images there yeti
I've got a feeling that Sundays going to be one of those emotional yet, kind of exciting days... [[i hope you know what i mean cos i carnt explain it any other way  :-\ ]]


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on October 02, 2008, 08:36:48 pm
I've got a feeling that Sundays going to be one of those emotional yet, kind of exciting days... [[i hope you know what i mean cos i carnt explain it any other way  :-\ ]]
i do know what you mean. its a strange emotion, remembering what did happen.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Victor on October 02, 2008, 09:36:18 pm
I will be in the Parade on Sunday, and will proudly wear my grandads world war two medals, and your right Ruthie its going to be a really emotional day, despite the efforts of certain people


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: karen on October 03, 2008, 03:37:24 pm
got to say i been past today and it looks realy nice


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Forkhandles on October 03, 2008, 05:11:42 pm
got to say i been past today and it looks really nice
Yes i agree karen, its very impressive ;D


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Forkhandles on October 05, 2008, 12:51:32 pm
The official opening of the war memorial went very well, it was a very emotional affair that brought a lump to the throat, the sight of all the old soldiers wearing their medals with pride, was a sight to behold, a very well done to all the people who helped to make it a wonderful occasion, the atmosphere was electric ;D ;D


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Ruthie on October 05, 2008, 12:55:35 pm
The official opening of the war memorial went very well, it was a very emotional affair that brought a lump to the throat, the sight of all the old soldiers wearing their medals with pride, was a sight to behold, a very well done to all the people who helped to make it a wonderful occasion, the atmosphere was electric ;D ;D
Couldn't have put it better myself  :)

I just hope that its the same on Remembrance Sunday because it seems to get quieter and quieter every year  :-\


Title: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Mr T on October 05, 2008, 01:30:54 pm
I didn't go to the opening, but I have managed to get that plane doing the fly over and rolls on camera. I will hopefully get the red arrows tomorrow (2:00PM is it?) and once edited (cos there is a lot of  :-\ shaky :-\ bits) I will put it on here  :).


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Greencatcher on October 05, 2008, 02:30:55 pm
The event was absolutely wonderful and made me proud to be a Featherstonian.
Many thanks to all concerned and a very well done.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Seamus on October 05, 2008, 02:46:10 pm
Congratulations to everyone who was involved in making the war memorial a success. It was a great turnout and everyone who was able to make it to the occasion shared a great moment of united respect and pride. Well done all


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on October 05, 2008, 05:57:34 pm
Looking forward to your videos Mr. T. the best spot will be on high ground or a roof where I will be.

Today was an orsum day for Featherstone and its war heroes. What a turn out. It was proper hairs up on the back of your neck stuff.

The following pictures cerebrate today. There are truths to be told but not here.

 an anti-tank gun mounted in a vehicle at the head of the parade with Brian Harper in the rear.
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The parade starts with a great army band.
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The parade gathers at the memorial
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During the service
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The big lump in the throat moment. Featherstone in mass and very well behaved.
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People looking upon those local people who gave thier lives for us.
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/yetion1/Picture020-1.jpg)




Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on October 05, 2008, 06:03:19 pm
Post office road does not see this very often.
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/yetion1/Picture021-1.jpg)

Making a salute.
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/yetion1/Picture025-1.jpg)

People are still viewing the memorial. just pulling up and without a word looking and thinking. Thats what it was ever all about.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: karen on October 05, 2008, 07:39:24 pm
it looks great glad to know it all went well to all r who involved you want to be proud of your selfs because the men that died would be


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Victor on October 06, 2008, 10:05:12 am
It was a brilliant day, and something Featherstone has to be really proud of, a load of work and effort has gone into this great memorial, despite certain people who had the cheek to turn up on the day, not invited, not wanted, but thats enough about them.
Just to see peoples faces on the day, and hear their comments, made it all worthwhile, a truly great day, and to see Brian Harper and Roy Bickertons expressions, just brought a tear to your eye, you could see how proud they were as were everyone else, well done to everybody involved, lets just hope the memorial gets left alone, and people go and visit it and appreciate what its there for.

There was an announcement in the Rovers afterwards, im sure they said the Red Arrows were flying above Featherstone at 12.44pm.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Victor on October 06, 2008, 02:14:23 pm
Great to see the Red Arrows flying past the war memorial, they came down low and fast, there were a few photographers there and Calendar, hope someone got a decent photo so we can all see it


Title: the official opening of the war memorial
Post by: claytonroyston on October 06, 2008, 04:02:07 pm
i would like to thank all who had a part in the organizing and building of the war memorial on featherstone lane ,
a great deal of time and effort must have gone into this project to achive such a beautiful memorial to the  memories of the fallen in both world wars,and to the other people killed in other conflicts around the world.
it made me feel proud to belong to featherstone on sunday morning when the official opening took place it could not have gone better,so once again to all those involved well done.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on October 06, 2008, 07:17:06 pm
Calendar news got the story tonight. It is not on thier net as yet. By the sounds of it thier has been a lot of footage taken over the last 2 days. The Wakefield film club filmed all the events to make a DVD for sale locally. it will be in the shops shortly. Thier will be some internet viewing also very shortly. Should be bloody brill ;D


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: ABBOO on October 06, 2008, 07:28:13 pm
Me and my sister went by the War Memorial today, and we had a lump in our throats Going up to my mams and coming back down home.  So for all those people that worked on that project all feathewrstone people should stand back and applaud the people for what they have achieved. ;D ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: karen on October 06, 2008, 08:36:56 pm
there wasent much on news but what i saw was very good


Title: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Mr T on October 07, 2008, 03:43:48 pm
As stated in a previous post, I missed getting the Red Arrows on camera, however, I have some good news! I know someone who is a very keen photographer who wasn't as unlucky as me and he got some cracking shots and I asked him if I could have a copy of the photo's he took when they flew over...So ladies and gentlemen, I present.....

THE RED ARROWS FLYING OVER FEATHERSTONE  :)

(http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk6/Mr-T-sForumPics/Misc%20Pics/RedArrows1.jpg)

(http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk6/Mr-T-sForumPics/Misc%20Pics/RedArrows2.jpg)




Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on October 09, 2008, 09:42:51 pm
If anyone has a spare copy of Tuesdays evening post i would be greatfull. this is the electronic version,

http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/wakefield-news/Red-Arrows-in-tribute-to.4564286.jp


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Ruthie on October 09, 2008, 09:52:06 pm
Has anyone else noticed how every time you drive or walk past the memorial there always seems to be someone looking up at the wall, walking round the gardens or sat on one of the benches?

Its really nice seeing people taking time to go up there to look at it, to take time out to think about things, and in some cases remember and reflect of memories of their past.
Overall i think that its great that people are willing to give up those few precious moments in an ever busy world to do this.
 :)


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Greencatcher on October 09, 2008, 10:22:43 pm
One thing that really saddened me was when I noticed the blank squares, presumably for the future names that will have to be put on the wall. 


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Willow on October 10, 2008, 09:25:16 am
Lets pray they never have to be used.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on October 12, 2008, 11:48:57 pm
A few more pictures of interest,

(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/yetion1/Picture041.jpg)

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(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/yetion1/Picture045.jpg)


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on October 13, 2008, 12:06:24 am
I am sure there are going to be many touching moments. The majority will never be heard and probably rightly so. By chance or fate 1 story has un-folded in part. Last week whilst a number of people concerned were talking about the memorial on site, a motorbike pulled up. The description given was that of a "hells angel".
The man walked towards the memorial. He unzipped his leather jacket and pulled out the shield you see. He placed it where you see it now and then stood back. After a short while the people meeting outside noticed the male crying. The male was approached and kindly asked if he was ok. The man replied “I cannot believe you have done this", then walked away and rode off.
Such a short incident and yet I have tears in my eyes writing it. What has hit home to me is that people we love do die in war and those left need to remember as we all should.
Does anyone know what the shield represents?

(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/yetion1/Picture060.jpg)


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Ruthie on October 13, 2008, 09:05:48 am
A quick look on Wikipedia came up with this:


The Royal Green Jackets (RGJ) was an infantry regiment of the British Army, one of two within the Light Division (the other being The Light Infantry). It was formed in 1966 by the amalgamation of the three separate regiments of the Green Jackets Brigade:

1st Green Jackets (43rd and 52nd)
2nd Green Jackets, The King's Royal Rifle Corps
3rd Green Jackets, The Rifle Brigade

There were also two Territorial Army battalions made up as follows

4th(v)Bn Royal Green Jackets - formed from the remnants of the Rangers (KRRC), London Rifle Brigade, Tower Hamlets Rifles, Queens Westminsters, Queen Victoria's Rifles and Civil Service Rifles.
5th(v)Bn the Royal Green Jackets - formed from the 4th Bn the Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry (TA) and the Buckinghamshire Battalion of the Ox & Bucks Light Infantry
In 1992 1st RGJ was disbanded and 2/RGJ and 3/RGJ renumbered 1/RGJ and 2/RGJ respectively.

Their motto was Celer et Audax (Latin: "Swift and Bold"). As they were used as shock troops and marksmen, they had to get to the front line of battle as fast as was possible; as a result the RGJ marches at 140 paces per minute whereas other regiments march at just 120. Until recently no other regiment has devoted so much time to becoming highly proficient with the rifle, even though it has been part of standard army issue for 140 years; as a consequence, the RGJ's lowest rank (after 'recruit') is Rifleman (Rfn), rather than Private (Pte), as in other regiments.

The regiment was classed as a 'rifle' regiment, having its lineage in the regiments of foot that were equipped with the first Baker rifles. Traditionally, rifle regiments wore rifle green tunics, an early form of camouflage, instead of the red jackets worn by line infantry, hence the regimental name. Also, the regiment carried no colours, as traditionally rifle regiments, being skirmishers and sharpshooters, had no need to identify where their fellows were on the battlefield. So, the battle honours of the Royal Green Jackets were worn on the regiment's cap badge. Infantry in the regiment wore a beret with the badge behind the left eye towards the side of the head, traditionally to show that they don't need to hide behind their colours to show how good the regiment is. Green Jackets were issued with short swords instead of bayonets as the Baker rifles of the past were shorter than the traditional musket, fitting the sword to the rifle made the overall weapon length the same as a musket with bayonet attached. The RGJ still refer to their bayonets as 'swords'. The Royal Green Jackets have won more Victoria Crosses than any other unit, with a total of 56.


The Badge on the Shield is the Royal Green Jackets Cap Badge.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Forkhandles on October 13, 2008, 10:35:45 am
That's right ruthie, the badge represents the campaigns the royal greenjackets have been involved in ;D


Title: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Mr T on October 14, 2008, 02:46:38 pm
This is the video I took of the fly over on the opening day of the War Memorial. As with any camera, filming whilst zoomed in amplifies camera shake so expect a little! Next time all being well, I will have a tripod  :).

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=sp-DXBx4cLg


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Kim685 on October 30, 2008, 09:02:08 pm
Here's some photos hubby took

http://s209.photobucket.com/albums/bb18/ColourYourWorld/Featherstone_Memorial/?albumview=slideshow


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: karen on November 02, 2008, 12:05:25 am
i was talking to a old man from crofton last week and he asked  me what this was all about so i asked him to go along and he did he phoned me later on that day he was in tears he was born in 1920 and faught in the war and he saw names who stood beside him as he asked me to say thank you to all involved


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on November 02, 2008, 01:54:48 pm
An ironic story, many people still do not realise what a gem we have. Last week while in Tesco, a Featherstone man bought a poppy. He had a Rovers shirt on. The poppy seller could not praise the memorial enough stating “we have the 2nd best memorial in the country”. Its warming to know Featherstone is being talked about positively.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on September 02, 2009, 10:34:41 pm
The War memorial opening film has been launched this week.
Personally been looking forward to watching this DVD, and was not disapointed.
It is on sale from shops with posters in the window all over Featherstone or contact the people on the poster.

(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/yetion1/Picture062.jpg)


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Forkhandles on December 02, 2009, 09:13:36 pm
 They flew me 'ome from Kabul with a bullet in me chest.
    'Cos they've closed the army 'ospitals, I'm in the NHS.
    The nurse, she ain't no Britisher an' so she ain't impressed.
    It's like I'm some street corner thug who's come off second best.
 
    Yes, it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "You're not welcome 'ere".
    But when Saddam was collar'd, they was quick enough to cheer.
    They're proud when Tommy Atkins 'olds the thin red line out there,
    But now he's wounded back at 'ome, he has to wait for care.
 
    Some stranger in the next bed sez, "Don't you feel no shame?
    You kill my Muslim brothers!" So it's me, not 'im, to blame!
    An' then the cleaner ups an' sez "Who are you fightin' for?
    It ain't for Queen and country, it's America's bloody war!"
 
    It's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "Tommy, what's that smell?"
    But it's "God go with you, Tommy," when they fly us out to 'ell.
    O then we're just like 'eroes from the army's glorious past.
    Yes, it's "God go with you, Tommy," when the trip might be your last.
 
    They pays us skivvy wages, never mind we're sitting ducks,
    When clerks what's pushing pens at 'ome don't know their flippin' luck.
    "Ah, yes" sez they "but think of all the travel to be 'ad."
    Pull the other one. Does Cooks do 'olidays in Kabul or Baghdad?
 
    It's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "Tommy, know your place,"
    But it's "Tommy, take the front seat," when there's terrorists to chase.
    An' the town is full of maniacs who'd like you dead toot sweet.
    Yes, it's "Thank you, Mr Atkins," when they find you in the street.
 
    There's s'pposed to be a covynant to treat us fair an' square
    But I 'ad to buy me army boots, an' me combats is threadbare.
    An' 'alf the bloody 'elicopters can't get into the air,
    An' me rifle jammed when snipers fired. That's why I'm laid up 'ere.
 
    Yes, it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, "We 'ave to watch the pence";
    Bold as brass the P.M. sez, "We spare them no expense."
    But I'll tell you when they do us proud an' pull out all the stops,
    It's when Tommy lands at Lyneham in a bloomin' wooden box!
 
                     (From a Royal Northumberland Fusilier)
 


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on August 17, 2010, 09:55:12 pm
So it is very clear today that the Featherstone Labour Party member’s four soldiers are going to continue to complain about the War Memorial Gardens and disrespect our local heroes. So many words could be said. Sad, wish there was a “night at the museum” and some of the heroes would jump out and rattle some living.

“And then there was light”.

Have you driven past the War Memorial Gardens recently about 7.30am/ 8.00am and seen a sweet lady sweeping up?
The volunteers helping to keep the Memorial are just that, volunteers just like some who went to war. So were many of the people who built it. Poignant was the sweet ladies comments of why she is there. “I am overwhelmed by the memorial and ALL it represents. This is my contribution”.

Well said, friend of Featherstone.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: RainbowWarrior on August 17, 2010, 10:03:08 pm
 
   I saw her early Saturday morning. Featherstone needs a few more like her. The War Memorial Committee and helpers does Featherstone proud and those who keep knocking them should be ashamed.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: fugodsake on August 17, 2010, 10:17:07 pm
I see her every morning on my way to work.  "I can't dig any more" she told me one day, "so I do this".  She is one of the many reasons I love this town. 


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Forkhandles on August 18, 2010, 07:37:41 pm
 
   I saw her early Saturday morning. Featherstone needs a few more like her. The War Memorial Committee and helpers does Featherstone proud and those who keep knocking them should be ashamed.
DITTO, these volunteers have my full respect, you do a wonderfull job ladies and gents ;D


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Elizabeth on September 07, 2010, 09:45:44 pm
I also wish to thank the volunteers keeping the beautiful gardens. They are a pleasant addition to drive past at the start and finish of my working day. While driving past recently I could see a man up a ladder measuring. I did not think anything about it until a friend mentioned the man was from Featherstone town council measuring for hanging baskets to be fitted on the memorial apparently without consent. Does anyone know anything about this?


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Victor on September 17, 2010, 10:22:31 am
It really is getting sad, but after a number of complaints, when the councils planters are taken away in the next few weeks they will be replaced by someone who has made some for the gardens, then planted up and maintained by the great group of volunteers throughout the year.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on September 17, 2010, 06:36:43 pm
Hurray, sounds great. ;D
That will be a victory for our fallen heroes and 2 fingers to Roper. :-*


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Forkhandles on September 17, 2010, 06:49:27 pm
It really is getting sad, but after a number of complaints, when the councils planters are taken away in the next few weeks they will be replaced by someone who has made some for the gardens, then planted up and maintained by the great group of volunteers throughout the year.

Sounds good to me victor ;D ;D


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Victor on September 17, 2010, 07:40:13 pm
Just a pity its had to come to this though Forkhandles


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Forkhandles on September 18, 2010, 10:41:18 am
Just a pity its had to come to this though Forkhandles

Agree, its a sad state of affairs.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: RainbowWarrior on October 08, 2010, 09:43:57 pm
 
I passed the War Memorial yesterday while the gardeners were there planting up the first of the new planters. I drove passed again today and the first two planters look lovely and much more in keeping with the Memorial than the large town council ones. Well done to the loyal band of workers who keep our Memorial and gardens looking so well cared for.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Victor on November 11, 2010, 03:28:25 pm
Despite the atrocious weather this morning between 10.45 and 11.15 it was great to see the people who had come to the Armistice Day service especially all the school children, everyone was soaked but still came to pay their respect to our Fallen Heroes.

We Will Remember Them


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: san! on November 12, 2010, 10:18:23 am
This might be wrong place to suggest this, for next year is there any possiblities of a marquee being put up nearby...just in case of bad weather.
As we can't rely on the weather a marquee or ask Pete at Top House in case of rain. As all the children did get soaked and most of them spent rest of day at school in wet clothes and PE kits...and it would be a shame tp lose the support of the schools ...just a suggestion


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on December 08, 2010, 09:13:56 pm
Let’s Work Together…. My arse!

Talking of arse, the pain in the arse Disabled Peoples Partnership member Brendon Power has still been causing expense and trouble. You will love this first of the week’s reports.

As you know Brendon has amongst many other complaints been complaining about anything and everything to do with the Featherstone War memorial Gardens. This week is as below the belt as yet seen.
Brendon’s latest complaint to WMDC is that the War Memorial has illegally tapped in to a street light to obtain power to flood light the memorial and provide 1 x 13 amp socket for the lawn mower in summer.
After checking WMDC found that YEDL had connected to a lamp post for power to the site. A common practice used when low rates of electric are used. WMDC also confirm that the War Memorial committee is paying a fee for this usage out of money they raise. No tax payer’s money is used.

If that were not enough Brendon then went to higher people at Yorkshire electricity and complained. This resulted in YEDL being called to the site to cut off the supply. The following day apparently an outraged WMDC legal team had the power re-connected.
WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF THEY HAD NOT TURNED THE POWER BACK ON?

Brendon. Leave the bloody War Memorial alone.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on December 08, 2010, 09:28:33 pm
This might be wrong place to suggest this, for next year is there any possiblities of a marquee being put up nearby...just in case of bad weather.
As we can't rely on the weather a marquee or ask Pete at Top House in case of rain. As all the children did get soaked and most of them spent rest of day at school in wet clothes and PE kits...and it would be a shame tp lose the support of the schools ...just a suggestion

Sorry for the late reply but you do have a good idea. The wind would have been a problem anyway but a possible emegency cover should be talked about this next year. Should just take getting heads together. ;D


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on December 14, 2010, 08:17:23 pm
Just thought this the right place to post as the fund raisers are the same people.
Well done. I mighty total that i hope the idiots dont pick fault with as usual.

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Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: fugodsake on December 15, 2010, 12:38:44 pm
That's fantastic.  The people of Featherstone should feel very proud!  :)


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on April 27, 2011, 08:10:46 pm
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Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: gillmul on June 09, 2011, 11:20:01 pm
I was really enjoying reading this, and as someone whos brothers name is on the memorial is eternaly grateful and indebted to featherstone for such a wonderful recognition to all who put in so much work and effore, the war memorial is a credit to the town, and to our lost heros, over 40 members of my brothers regiment attended that day, and a very moving day it was, may i also take the oppertunity to congratulate the people that contribute to the upkeep, it looks stunning!

but now i feel sick that what started as a wonderful positive thread regarding the war heros, the good work of men and paying respects had by page 6 been turned inot yet another slagging off of the labour party and each other,

Im sorry but this is too far, im saddened to read any more,  

how can you talk about heros,  respecting the dead, how men gave up their lives for our freedom one second and then in the same thread use it to score points against each other, Im gutted that you have used our war dead to do this for that purpose and you should hang your heads in shame!!

this is how you respect them? is this what their memory means? is this what they faught for? you may as well have spat on their graves? just an excuse at smear campaign, how would any of you feel reading this? you have no respect for each other let alone our war dead, I have spen years fund raising for the Army Benevolent Fund and have ment many a hero, I attended many a funeral after the loss some of friends in afghan too, all of them worth 1000 of you!

why could you now show these men the respect the deserved and slagged each other off on another thread? and left this one alone? you all are too qucik to big yourself, massage your own egos that you cant see the damage you are doing, and the damage and hurt you are causing others.....

I hope on rememberance sunday each of you all lay a wreath. bow your head (in shame) and ask for their forgivness, cause you do not deserve to lick their boots......

QS


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: san! on June 10, 2011, 10:07:09 am
well said GillMUL...my centiments exactly!!! some things in life are too sacred!
we all should work together for the good of Featherstone and the big wide world!


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on June 10, 2011, 08:41:21 pm
Dear Gill
Arguments often happen on this forum on certain threads. You may be surprised I agree in part with what you are saying. We can argue the toss else where on this forum.
You would be surprised how much respect I personally hold for all our armed forces and especially those individuals who have made the ultimate sacrifice especially for Featherstone. I am genuinely very sorry for your own loss.

Glad you arrived anyway a fresh view is always welcome. Please don’t take this detrimentally but the facts are recorded facts. The War Memorial Gardens have been plagued with complaints since the first plan was drawn up, mainly 99% from one political party and their friends. I agree this is outrageous as the complaints are illegitimate and just for others gain.

As one of many hundreds of nobody people that simply appreciates what has been achieved in the memory of those I respect I also feel this is absolutely disrespectful and sickening. What else can the common person do to stop the idiots but fight as you can? The local press wont print the truth so what do you do? The record so far brought you here. Again please do not take the wrong way but your skills with the female gob could help. Please ask about what really goes on. You may have more to offer than you realize. ;D


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: gillmul on June 10, 2011, 10:13:35 pm
I dont care about he said, she said, they said, or who said what, please just take responsibility for yourself, thats all you need to do, be accountable for just you, you have contributed and played your part, why do people need to blame there own actions on that of others?
that just looks like a buck pass? was not my fault, it was theres? its was everyone else not me!

I think they fought and died to give you much more than that!


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on June 11, 2011, 09:17:29 pm
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Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on April 05, 2012, 09:21:16 pm
Sadly the memorial gardens have been attacked. Just as the spring blooms opened on the tulips vandals have knocked the heads off. :o
May be a bit harsh but a head for a head sounds in order! Hope some names turn up.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Forkhandles on April 06, 2012, 12:11:41 pm
Sadly the memorial gardens have been attacked. Just as the spring blooms opened on the tulips vandals have knocked the heads off. :o
May be a bit harsh but a head for a head sounds in order! Hope some names turn up.

I bloody despair...i really do :(


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Paul on July 12, 2013, 07:30:34 pm
I think enough is enough. It is time something was done. After the last weeks events I have gotten off my bottom and now joined the Royal British Legion.
I am not one to put pen to paper. I am a better helper. My week started helping out at a fund raising stall at Featherstone Gala. I arrived early and just like the people next to me in a row were directed to a place to set up a stall by someone called Bond. Shortly after A man came up to the War Memorial stall next to us. I am not going to go in to detail but let’s just say that the comments the man made were offensive. The poor War Memorial people were being asked to move. The response given by them to the man was very polite. The replies were not. I would have used stronger words if someone had talked to me like that. I later found out the man was a council person called Bill Mulroe. After a few minutes Mr Mulroe walked away.
Obviously my interest increased when returned Mr Mulroe shortly after with a Police woman. Mr Mulroe was pointing his finger and loudly accusing a man on the War memorial stall of threatening him. I couldn’t believe what I was listening to as I had listened to the previous conversation. The police woman went away shortly after my input along with another stall that had also been listening. We had a great day and raised over a hundred pounds for a local group I support. I would mention who they are but I have no wish that my actions cause any harm with repercussions.
I have thought about the goings on at the Gala all week. What finally I suppose made me see red was an article in the Evening post. If you have seen this you can see a sour faced person pictured and many comments and a one sided story. The motive I just have to question and the reason I have now offered my help.
Please leave the War memorial Gardens alone and simply enjoy them for what they are. How much improvement in Featherstone could be achieved if the same negative energy was used else where?
It is now my intention to make sure as many people as I meet get to know what is actually going on as I find out.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on July 12, 2013, 08:25:24 pm
That’s awful but not surprising. Good on you for joining and making a difference. ;D


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: gillmul on July 13, 2013, 09:32:29 am
[quote author=Paul link=topic=40.msg10210#msg10210 date=1373653834

What finally I suppose made me see red was an article in the Evening post. If you have seen this you can see a sour faced person pictured and many comments and a one sided story. The motive I just have to question and the reason I have now offered my help.
Please leave the War memorial Gardens alone and simply enjoy them for what they are. How much improvement in Featherstone could be achieved if the same negative energy was used else where?
It is now my intention to make sure as many people as I meet get to know what is actually going on as I find out.
[/quote]

you should be ashamed of your comments Paul, completely disrespectful and I would cancel your membership for the RBL, as I know they will not support your comments!! "Sour Faced" have you lost a son while he was serving? did you ever get that knock on the door? is your sons name on the war memorial? I take it your are qualified and can share the empathy needed here to pass such a personal judgement call?? you truly should be ashamed of such awful, distasteful and disrespectful comments to someone who has paid the ultimate sacrifice through the loss of his son.

you question Motive?? are you kidding me?? you dont even see the importance of this do you???

As for the War Memorial, it is just that, not an advertising board for businesses, the rear of the memorial would have been more of an apt place to put business names, if you actually respected our war dead, you would also understand this, Civvis should not be on it, they have no place there.... the clue is in the name WAR MEMORIAL, you dont see " donated by Tesco" next to the Cenopath do you??? it is not business support group and I don't understand how someone who gave £50 is now eternally next to the people who gave their life, the issue we have is a moral one, the RBL need to tread carefully as they may come across as hard faced and un caring as your representation of them suggests!! 

unfortunately your comments will completely discredit any argument you may have had along with using your membership with the RBL as weight to give your comments more importance, it doesn't, it just shows that the only person here whos motive I would question is yours! 

PS, I along with Dad, Mum and my Sister have raised over £40k for H4H and the ABF, we have asked for no plaque or gratitude, we did it because people have given and are giving on a daily basis their lives, including my brother and 3 of his wonderful friends, so you can exercise your right to the very freedom of speech they have very kindly gifted to you..... QS


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Forkhandles on July 13, 2013, 09:32:56 pm
Well said Gill.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on July 15, 2013, 08:08:13 pm
Dont worry Paul. The barks worse than the bite. ::)

Interesting quote from Cllr Taylor "If my business had its name on the wall of the Memorial Garden I would be demanding its removal immediately. It is a lovely garden and the amount of hard work done in it is a credit to the people involved but it is being badly tarnished by the presence of these names".

Should a Cllr comment on such matters? If there is so much alleged "tarnish" perhaps the whole thing should be knocked down and the parts returned to the donators? It would make it easier for someone to build the row of houses that already exist as a document.
Labour party happy and end of argument. ::)
Oh sorry, its nothing to do with that is it? ::)


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on July 30, 2013, 08:32:34 pm
Interesting that Cllr Taylors Face Book profile changed very quickly after the last comment including his picture wearing the Featherstone Council Mayor chains an unusual quote. ::)

The lengths some political parties will go to in Featherstone just gets sadder and sadder.
Wouldn’t have thought much more about the latest slur campaign if it wasn’t for a lovely old Featherstone lady I met in the street today.
After the 80 plus lady had finished her emotional and colorful outburst I could not ne intrigued by her comments. By the sounds of it on Saturday morning at the Christian church on Wilson street there was a coffee morning as usual. What had offended the lady were the labour party council people who were going around the people at the meeting. The Labour lot were spinning a yarn yet again about the war memorial and asking people to sign a petition. The 80 plus year old lady was definitely not having it. She quoted a petition that she had been sent on the internet. She was already furious that the internet petition has an incorrect write up about its meaning that is one sided and avoids the facts such as the memorial wall in the garden is just that. The sponsor’s plaques are 180% away from these on separate walls. The lady was also infuriated that the comments she had read were from people who had not actually seen the memorial.
Good to the ladies word she sent me the link which made me chuckle knowing she is 80 plus and able to use the internet and send an e-email. Have to say I agree with her comments. If someone has an issue they have a right to peruse what ever avenue they wish so long as it is honest and none political. From what can be read so far this is not the case.
So the reason Featherstone is again falling further and further behind with every aspect of regeneration looks to be simply that the elected cllrs are to busy with false holy grails.
Looks like its back to people power. Recon banners above shops advertising “come in and sign a petition for many Featherstone problems” would get some good national press. One banner per shop per problem.
Interesting the labour lot only ask a majority senior collection. Wonder what the reaction would be if they asked every business on Station Lane.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on September 16, 2013, 08:19:34 pm
Looks like the War memorial gardens have not only won best garden they have also won best community group. ;D
And so they should. ;D
Bet that has got right up Cllr Mulroes nose. ;D :-X


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on September 23, 2013, 07:28:54 pm
WDH are running a vote for various categories across our district.
The Featherstone War Memorial and Garden Group have two categories you can vote for.

http://www.lovewhereyouliveawards.co.uk/


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Old Stonian on September 24, 2013, 01:50:39 pm
Who's going to clear the weeds round the St Thomas Road memorial before they get out of hand?


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on September 24, 2013, 08:38:02 pm
Bit of an exaggeration there Old Stonian. About 3 weeks ago I saw 2 OAPs pulling weeds and sweeping. Why not take a carrier bag out with you and give a hand next time your passing? ;D
There are also 3 large planters in the middle of Station Lane that could do with some help after being avoided all year. :o
But we all know why that is.................. ::)


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: gillmul on September 24, 2013, 10:51:14 pm
How many types of disgusting do you need to be Yetin1 to turn this thread yet again into a political debate ? The war memorial has nothing to do with politics and shows just what a twisted malicious person you are! Millions of Soldiers died to uphold the freedoms we have in this county not to give you a platform to have a dig at the town council, show some respect you moron ( yes I guess moron is a slanderous word ) so please feel free to write yourself a note, take it to your solicitors and shove it up your arse!!

The War memorial is about honour, remembrance and sacrifice for all those Soldiers that have been killed, we owe them that much and we should never ever forget the atrocities soldiers were subjected to in the fields and in the horrendous POW camps!

"for your tomorrows, we gave our todays" not, "we die so yetin1 can abuse our deaths to point score against the town council"


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Kim685 on September 24, 2013, 11:26:00 pm
I have to agree with Gill, the war memorial should be sacred and not used for a political slanging match


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Old Stonian on September 25, 2013, 12:46:55 pm
A lot of weeds can grow in three weeks and in my opinion it looks a mess. In my case "old" means old, and maintaining my own property is all I can manage.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Forkhandles on September 25, 2013, 06:54:19 pm
I have to agree with Gill, the war memorial should be sacred and not used for a political slanging match
DITTO


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on September 25, 2013, 07:20:32 pm
Was wondering how long you couldn’t bight your lip for Gill. Your second two paragraphs are correct.
Your first paragraph is the usual political rubbish. Your dad’s political propaganda and your own internet false statements were never going to fool people. When will you learn telling the truth is far more powerful? There might be a lot of flat cappers in Featherstone but they arnt thick.

That’s fair enough Old Stonian, but if everyone took the same attitude the memorial would look like it did just a few years ago. If Featherstone meant so much to the Labour Party they would never of tried to sink her would they?
As the Labour Party lost power they reduced our precept to under £20K. Amazing that upon gaining power the Labour Party have spent more than this on flowers alone. I apologize for mentioning politics on this thread but sadly it is part of the package.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: Kim685 on September 25, 2013, 07:23:50 pm
Gareth, the fact that you have to bring politics into almost everything you post here, is the very reason members have been driven away and this forum is all but dead.


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on September 25, 2013, 08:49:21 pm
Not sure who your talking about Kim but regards any comments I make please feel free to post any document that states my own statements are false. ;D
Considering the ever increasing volume of views shown and the fact you are still here I can only assume you have had a Dick on the phone……………… ::) ;D
Labour Cllr Jacksons recent statement is a cracker. White is not white unless it is red. ::)


Title: Re: WAR MEMORIAL
Post by: yetion1 on November 06, 2013, 09:16:55 pm
No surprise then that no one has commented how the weeds have been killed and finally removed now they are dead.
No surprise either how volunteers in clear view scrubbing hard at both memorials get no mention.
Nothing to do of course with a political party who desperately continue to promote any hyped up negatives.
Big thanks from me to the volunteers as the memorials continue to improve, but sadly I assume that will not stop labor Cllr Mulroe moaning this Sunday. Shame!

LEST WE FORGET