This week we had an approach from Monmouth Museum asking how Box managed its World War 1 plaques. The answer is due to the enthusiasm of current Box people to honour former residents, like this display in Mill Lane courtesy Ian and Carol. For those who want to remember the activities please look at: http://www.boxpeopleandplaces.co.uk/photos-2014.html and follow the link at bottom of the article to see all Box's WW1 tribute.

British Empire Medal Notification
Civil Division
Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood
St James's Palace, London SW1
31 December 2015

THE QUEEN has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the British Empire Medal (Civil Division) to the undermentioned: BEM
John Jarvis BOSLEY

For charitable and community service in Warminster, Wiltshire particularly through the Royal British Legion.

Box couldn't be more proud that John has been honoured after all his work in our village, during World War 2 and for his efforts for ex-servicemen afterwards.
You can read his personal story at: http://www.boxpeopleandplaces.co.uk/pc-john-bosley.html

Kingsdown Lunatic Asylum is the lead article in the new issue of Box's Community History website. Thanks to residents you can take a tour inside the building and see how it has altered since 1903, including the Ladies Dining Room, left. You can also read about the 800 year historic connections between Box and Rudloe, Wadswick & Chapel Plaister, who are proposed to be transferred outside Box parish at the public consultation meeting 7pm on 14 October at Springfield Campus. Now that really is mad !! Please come along and make your views known.