RAF Fairford's 75th Anniversary And Historical Celebrations.pdf

75th Anniversary of RAF Fairford:
- Celebrations planned for Friday, September 6th, including a Heritage Day with aircraft displays, historical exhibits, and food.
- All FHS members invited; contact the Secretary for details (mention list on page 11).

2020 Anniversaries:
- Commemoration of King Henry VIII's visit to Fairford in 1548, including an event at St Bartholomew’s Church with Tudor music. Contact the Secretary if interested.
- The FTC Newsletter encourages community input for VE-Day celebrations next year.

From the Chairman’s Report:
- FHS has a dedicated but aging committee and needs fresh blood to maintain its momentum.
- Recent events, like a Monumental Brass Society meeting and a visit from Fairford, Manitoba representatives, highlight the society's community impact.

Volunteer Opportunities:
- Assistance needed with various tasks: teas at meetings, monthly posters, website updates, meeting publicity, and arranging speakers for 2020-21.

News and Achievements:
- FHS reached 150 members in the past year, with several donations, including an 1835 original map of Gloucestershire from Wisconsin.
- Over 6,000 entries indexed on the database; ongoing work on newspaper cuttings, Ripples Magazine, and parish magazines.

Fairford Waterworks:
- Historical overview of a waterwheel-powered pump house built in the late 19th century to supply water to Park House and other businesses.