Events 2013
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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Battle of the Atlantic 70th Anniversary
Fri 24 May - Mon 27 MayLiverpool Waterfront -
HMS COLLINGWOOD Open Day
Sat 1 JuneHMS COLLINGWOOD, Fareham -
RNA Conference
Fri 14 June - Sun 16 JuneLiverpool -
HMS SULTAN Summer Show
Sat 15 June & Sun 16 JuneHMS SULTAN, Gosport -
National Armed Forces Day
Sat 29 JuneNottingham -
RNAS YEOVILTON International Air Day
Sat 13 JulyHMS HERON, Yeovil -
Defence Academy Music & Fireworks Night
Thu 18 July (1800-2200)Shrivenham -
RNAS CULDROSE Air Day
Wed 24 JulyHelston, Cornwall -
HMS EXCELLENT Families Day
Thu 25 JulyHMS EXCELLENT, Portsmouth -
RMA Reunion
Sat 28 September 2013CTCRM Lympstone -
Annual Presentation
Wed 9 October 2013HMS COLLINGWOOD, Fareham
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
