Events 2012
Please come and visit the RNBT marquee at these events. We'd love to hear from you and find out more about your Naval or RM service connections.
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HMS SULTAN Summer Show
Sat/Sun 16-17 June 2012HMS SULTAN Polo Fields -
Defence Adademy Shrivenham Music & Fireworks
Thu 12 July 2012 (1800-2300)Defence Academy, Shrivenham -
HMS COLLINGWOOD Open Day
Sat 26 May 2012HMS COLLINGWOOD, Fareham -
Yeovilton Air Day
Sat 23 June 2012RNAS YEOVILTON, Somerset -
Armed Forces Weekend
Sat 30 June & Sun 1 July 2012Plymouth -
Naval Review (SODS Opera)
Sun 29 July 2012King's Theatre, Southsea -
Annual Presentation
Tue 16 October 2012Millennium Hall, HMS COLLINGWOOD
John Cornwell Victoria Cross National Memorial
A Community of 6 Cottage Homes in Hornchurch, for occupation by needy disabled for infirm former sailors, currently administered by The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust.
Background:
The John Cornwell Victoria Cross National Memorial (JCVCNM) was established in 1928 to remember the valour of Boy Seaman John Cornwell who died in June 1916 following wounds received in the Battle of Jutland whilst serving onboard HMS CHESTER. He was awarded the Victoria Cross, posthumously, in September 1916. As a lasting memorial to his name, a plot of land was purchased from the money raised by the Mayor of East Ham, on which was built a community of Cottages for occupation by needy disabled and/or infirm former sailors. The Community comprises 6 semi-detached properties situated in their own grounds at Hornchurch, Essex. The layout of the houses and pathways form a symbolic ‘Victoria Cross’.
The Accommodation:
The accommodation is spread over ground and first floor and consists of lounge, dining room, kitchen, two bathrooms (one on each floor) and two bedrooms. There is full central heating, double-glazing and a small garden to rear. The accommodation is carpeted throughout but unfurnished. The cottages are located within a short walk of local amenities, shops and BR underground to London. The properties are subject to a Weekly Maintenance Charge of £80 per week (reviewed annually) plus utilities.
Trusteeship:
The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust became the sole Trustee of the JCVCNM Cottage Homes in February 2008.
Eligibility to Occupy:
Eligibility is open to all needy disabled and/or infirm former sailors and Royal Marines up to and including the rate or rank of Warrant Officer, and their families.
For further information please contact:
The John Cornwell V.C. National Memorial
Pembroke House
11 Oxford Road
GILLINGHAM
Kent KE4 7BS
Tel: 01634 852431
Fax: 01634 281709
Email: JCVCNM@pembrokehouse-rnbt.org.uk
Pembroke House
11 Oxford Road
GILLINGHAM
Kent KE4 7BS
Tel: 01634 852431
Fax: 01634 281709
Email: JCVCNM@pembrokehouse-rnbt.org.uk
