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The Farmers Market in March. 
It was unfortunately a very cold day which will have discouraged people from coming along.
Farmers Markets are held each month and provide some interest produce. See Museum website for details. on
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www.bhmm.org.uk
Despite the very cold and blowy weather Megan and Jean ran a stall for the Friends of the Chapel and did extremely well selling gifts and craft items made by the Craft Group for the FSGC.
  We are very greatful for their enthusiasm.
Their next stall will be on  
13th May 10.00am-2.00pm
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A surprise fall of snow on 8 th March 2023 (taken by the Museum Director)
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More changing themes on display in the Chapel

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The doll is from the 1940s and is beautifully dressed by Jacky Lane, in the Land Girls attire,
carrying a 'wad' bag which would have contained a sandwich.
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​Call to Worship.


A sign was recently hung on the railings to encourage more people to attend the Sunday service. It has been said that some thought only RAF members could attend, which is more than surprising considering the Royal Air Force left Biggin Hill in 1992.

Could you bring another person once in a while?
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The Museum.
The Museum was closed over a long Christmas break for a complete make over and what a transformation!! 

A group of Friends went to the Museum on Wednesday 8th February and really enjoyed their visit.  The displays show the history of  Biggin Hill Aerodrome in 3 stages,  from its beginning,  World War ll, and post war activity. So much of interest has completely replaced all the previous displays. Two examples of note - A Morrison shelter shows the conditions under which Londoners lived for protection against bombs. A copy of the famous black board originally in the White Hart Pub Brasted has been reproduced, and is accompanied by an electronic screen which shows pilots' histories as a spotlight picks out the pilot's signature on the board.   We were all very impressed with what has been achieved by  Katie Edwards, the Museum Director,  and her team of volunteers. One person was heard to say that they could have spent hours longer in there.​
A visit is recommended.
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Chapel Notice Board


David Wilmot, the Friends’ Treasurer, has refurbished the Chapel notice board for the second time. A gap had opened between the wooden sections and with the help of his grandson, Lewie, the board has been reinstalled looking very smart again.


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St George's Christmas Tree

Friends of the Chapel have been preparing for next Christmas!! The opportunity was taken to buy a half price tree in a pot from nearby Coolings Garden Centre.  It has now been established in a half barrel planter and placed near the Garden of Remembrance.  Next Christmas, it will be moved to the front of St George's Room, outside the Chapel and dressed with lights. 
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Changing themes
Very attractive displays are set up in the Chapel by two members of the Friends Committee. The displays reflect interesting news and events of the past.  Here below are a Christmas display with articles from the 1940s and Remembrance.
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The Strongest Link ​
  
Now that the garden at Biggin Hill airport is finally open and the public are beginning to visit

                                                                                    PLEASE DO NOT CONFUSE
this garden with the Garden that has been in place for many years at The Strongest Link, RAF Biggin Hill.
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          The Garden sits alongside the the RAF Chapel of Remembrance, has always been open for visitors, has always been known as The Strongest Link and is definitely NOT part of a commercial airport. 

          The statue at the airport garden is indeed stunning and well worth a visit BUT, take a journey a further half mile down the road and visit the place that is The Strongest Link; you will know you have arrived when you pass through the gate pillars with their blue plaques that declare this place as The Strongest Link and walk or drive between the 2 Gate Guardians. Come and read some of the personal stories that have been shared over the years by those who served at RAF Biggin Hill, The Strongest Link.
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  • News
  • WELCOME
    • The Chapel >
      • Chapel Services >
        • Sunday services
        • Past Services >
          • Chapel Dedication Service
          • Friends Service
          • Armed Forces
          • Veterans and Reflections
          • Remembrance 2022
          • Battle of Britain 2022 + 2021
          • Lantern Service
          • VE DAY 2020
          • Christmas
          • Remembrance
    • Contact and location
    • Important information
    • Personal Services
    • Friends' of the Chapel, Membership and Benefits
    • Friends helping the Museum
  • Visitors to the Chapel
  • Events
  • The Gate Guardian Story
    • Gate Guardian archive
  • Remembrance Garden
    • Rem Gdn Archived entries
    • History
  • Queen Elizabeth ll
  • General Archive
  • History
    • Photo Gallery
    • Matters of Interest
  • Father Gerald Flood
  • Non-clickable Page