As the world seems to become inexorably more fractured and dangerous awareness of the destruction and human tragedies that war brings is ever more relevant. Dick Richards has for many years been a volunteer with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. In this talk he describes their work to commemorate those who gave

their lives and to ensure their sacrifice is not forgotten. As well as maintaining memorials and cemeteries – including the one in Botley – they research and record individual lives, gathering stories, diaries and images, and helping later generations trace the wartime contribution of family members. CWGC volunteers carry out an extensive programme of talks and visits to war sites for young and old…..lest we forget.

This is a change from the originally published programme. John Tyler has been invited to give his talk about the Ridgeway next season.