This is where you can find the latest information about the Group.

11/1/25

I have uploaded another document to the research page (my first was the story of the removal of iron railings in Peterborough in WWII and what can still be seen now). This second one tells the story of my discovery of an unknown WWII pillbox/shelter on the corner of London Road and Hicks Lane. I wanted to have it Grade 2 Listed, this is how I got on.

10/1/25

Visitors will note that the website no longer has a 'Buy and Sell' page. The page is now the 'Research' page as described yesterday, below. The reason for this is because if we add any more pages to the website we will have to have a contract and start paying for it, and that we cannot do!

But don't worry. If you have an item to sell, then email me from here, or via the Research page, and I will put it here on the 'Blog'. I hope you like the new page and you feel that one day you might submit a story for us to read.

9/1/25

Have you been doing some research into an aspect of your military interest? Does it cover a number of pages which makes it too large to be submitted for inclusion in the Newsletter? We will shortly have a page on the website where you can publish your research. You might have carried out some detective work on an item you have acquired, or followed up an interest in a subject and would like to publish your findings. You will be able to submit your work (text and images) as a file which will be available to others via a link on the page. Authors will have their work credited and it will remain their own, but otherwise you will be submitting it solely for the benefit of others to read and perhaps learn something. The page will contain an email link to me (Ted Gray), so you can send me the document in PDF format please. Readers will then be able to download your story from a short description on the page. 

9/1/25

Last night's talk presented by Geoff Turtle was excellent, and was very well attended (aircraft related talks are always popular). However, one of the best results of the night was that we had three new members join us. 

As we know, members are the lifeblood of any group, without them there is no group. Since Covid, most community groups across the country have suffered with a falling off of membership. Meetings ceased during those dark days and many groups have found it difficult to start up again where they left off. This makes the addition of three new members (dare I say friends), a real bonus at the beginning of a new year; a very big PMHG welcome to Judith, Paul and Simon.

A reminder to everyone (although it as been in the Newsletter), our Annual Exhibition for 2025 will take place on Saturday 15th November at the Museum.

8/1/25

Don't forget the meeting tonight, Geoff Turtle will be presenting a talk entitled Airfields and Aircraft of Lincolnshire in World War Two. In order to illustrate some of the aircraft Geoff will be talking about, Keith Boucher will be bringing along some of his aircraft models for display. This will be a great first talk for 2025 and Roger Negus has found speakers for the rest of the year which can be found listed on the Home page.

Members please remember, annual subs are now due, £8.00, and £2.00 on the night.

3/1/25

All members please note that annual membership is now due, £8.00, plus subs are now £2.00 each month at the meeting. I am sure everyone will understand that we have had to raise these slightly to cover costs. Thanks, Ted Gray.

23/12/24

Fellow member Roger Negus has sent us a message regarding some items of military uniform he is disposing of to a good home, FREE of CHARGE!! Roger will be bringing them along to the January meeting.

"I have quite a few bits of army uniform and kit from the 1970/80's. Please see attached photo's. They are up for grabs free of charge although a couple of quid into PMHG funds would be appreciated". Click to see photos

Roger disposed of some of these items at the January meeting, although he still has a few pieces left. If you are still interested and want to enquire about those remaining items, please contact via this website.

19/12/24

Meetings in 2025

8 January - Airfields and Aircraft of Lincolnshire in WW2 Geoff Turtle 

12 February - Seven Brave Women and a Boy John Chester 

12 March - Cambridgeshire WFA Medley Emrys Jones 

9 April - Hobart’s Funnies John Thornthwaite 

14 May - Roman Military Medicine Stuart Orme 

11 June - 457th Bomb Group, Glatton Jerry Wright 

9 July - TBA Jan Gray 

13 August - TBA Andrew Flindall 

10 September - Scum of the earth – Wellington’s Army Dave Roberts 

8 October - My Modelling CV Keith Boucher 

12 November - The Stalingrad Airlift 1942/43 Ted Gray 

10 December - WW2 RAF Pilots and Air Crew from Peterborough Roger Negus