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Whale of a time at Box NATS

30/11/2014

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You won't want to miss Box NATS next talk The Evolution and Adaptation of the Great Whale at the Methodist Hall on Tuesday 16 December 7.30pm.

As well as Rodney Veazey's marvellous slides and fascinating insight into this mammal, there's a chance to get into a festive mood with coffee and mince pies.

Visitors and guests welcome.
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Box's WW1 Commemoration Week

13/11/2014

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Wow! What a week that was for Box's WW1 commemorations! You can enjoy some fabulous photos of the plaques, memorial service and WW1 exhibition at:
http://www.boxpeopleandplaces.co.uk/photos-2014.html
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November 11th, 2014

11/11/2014

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PC John Bosley on national TV
Did you see Box's ex-village bobby, John Bosley, on the BBC Remembrance Day commemoration service.

John was interviewed to talk about the Battle for Arnhem on the BBC prime-time, annual flagship programme of remembrance.

Box is so proud of you John!
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BBC TV Film for Points West

4/11/2014

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Look out for Points West on Wednesday which will be showing our poppy plaques in the village and giving details of Box's WW1 Exhibition in the Pavilion this Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm.

Which plaques will they chose to show on TV?

Left: Edward & Daisy Callaway
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