News Archive

2020

1 Jul - Chorley remembers start of Battle of the Somme
6 Jan - Chairman elected Speaker of House of Commons

2018

23 Sep - VIDEO: Parade and Plaques unveiled in memory of Chorley Soldiers
17 Sep - Parade and plaques to commemorate Chorley soldiers
17 Sep - Armistice Concert to be held in Chorley Town Hall in November
17 Sep - Remembering a Chorley Pal

2017

30 Dec - Knighthood for Pals Chairman

2016

28 Jun - Somme 100 – Chorley remembers
28 Jun - Chorley Remembers Experience re-opening on 1st July

2015

1 Jul - Chorley Pals remembered on Somme anniversary
29 Mar - Chorley Pals photographs still being found
29 Mar - VIDEO: Photograph found of the Chorley Pals going off to War, 100 years on
14 Mar - Chorley Pals remembered at the Cenotaph in London
1 Mar - Chorley Pals set off for war 100 years ago
1 Mar - Chorley Pals remembered 100 years on with walk
1 Mar - Chorley Pals are front page news
28 Feb - 5 years since Chorley Pals Memorial unveiling
17 Feb - Walk planned to remember Pals leaving Chorley in 1915
9 Feb - Accrington Pals Service – Sunday 22nd February 2015

2014

11 Oct - Battlefields talk this Tuesday at Chorley Library
8 Sep - WW1 – through the eyes of a Chorley eight year old
26 Aug - Chorley trench ‘found’ on the Somme battlefield
18 Aug - VIDEO: WW1 Day – Sunday 17th August 2014
6 Aug - VIDEO: Chorley Terriers sponsored walk – 6th August 2014
5 Aug - Sponsored walk remembers Chorley Terriers in World War 1
5 Aug - Chorley World War 1 painting “will divide opinion”
5 Aug - Chorley to commemorate World War 1 with all-day event
5 Aug - Chorley Remembers Experience to close for refurbishment
16 Apr - Sponsored walk to commemorate ‘Terriers’ going to war in 1914
13 Apr - BBC presenter to visit WW1 relatives’ graves in Belgium with Secretary
31 Mar - ROF Chorley officially opened 75 years ago today
26 Mar - Chorley Pals Memorial site – then and now
19 Mar - World War 1 Memorial unveiling programmes donated
18 Mar - Chorley Pal’s Medals Donated
16 Feb - Chorley Pals represented at annual ‘Pals’ service

2013

22 Nov - Insight in to Chorley Pals fate revealed ahead of WW1 conference
8 Nov - Act of Remembrance at Chorley Pals Memorial on Remembrance Sunday
5 Nov - Names added to Chorley War Memorial in time for Remembrance Sunday
1 Nov - Remembrance display at Chorley Library throughout November
31 Oct - New paths completed at Chorley War Memorial
3 Oct - MP first to receive new Chorley Remembers pin badge
3 Oct - Book now for WW1 talk at Chorley Library in November
1 Aug - Volunteers needed at Chorley Remembers project
21 Jul - New Trustee appointed to Chorley Pals Memorial
1 Jul - Chorley Pals remembered 97 years on
15 Jun - Chorley Remembers Experience Opens

2012

5 Nov - Chorley Pals Memorial will be repaired for Remembrance Sunday
3 Nov - Damage caused to the Chorley Pals Memorial
26 Oct - Chorley Pals also served as Policemen
23 Sep - Top Army Band to return to Chorley this October
26 Aug - New picture of the Chorley Pals found
26 Aug - Work complete on Chorley Pals Memorial site
21 Aug - Chorley Pals Memorial site update – 21st August 2012
20 Aug - Chorley Pals Memorial site update – 20th August 2012
17 Aug - Chorley Pals Memorial site update – 17th August 2012
13 Aug - Chorley Pals Memorial site update – 13th August 2012
9 Aug - Chorley Pals Memorial site update – 9th August 2012
3 Aug - Chorley Pals Memorial site update – 3rd August 2012
1 Aug - Chorley Pals Memorial site update – 1st August 2012
22 Jul - Chorley Pals Memorial site update – 22nd July 2012
11 Jul - Chorley Pals Memorial site update – 11th July 2012
10 Jul - Work starts on Chorley Pals Memorial site make over
19 Mar - Visit the Chorley Remembers website for all the latest news
15 Feb - Appeal for names as Chorley War Memorial plans revealed
29 Jan - Chorley Pals Memorial Secretary in hospital following operation

2011

30 Dec - Busy year ahead for Chorley Remembers project
15 Dec - Talk at Chorley Library in January
10 Nov - Secretary leaves wreath at Chorley Pals Memorial
9 Nov - Remembrance Sunday at the Chorley Pals Memorial
15 Oct - Concert boosts Chorley Remembers Appeal Fund
8 Oct - Chorley Remembers needs your vote!
5 Oct - Heritage Lottery Fund award enables completion of Chorley’s major remembrance project
22 Sep - Chorley Remembers fundraising concert to take place in October
10 Sep - Decision day approaches for Chorley Remembers project
24 Aug - Cenotaph Appeal reaches £4,000
14 Aug - Sponsored walk boosts funds for Chorley Remembers’ Cenotaph appeal
5 Aug - Pals historian calls for greater support
25 Jul - Talk raises funds for Chorley remembrance project
7 Jul - Chorley Remembers events in July
26 Jun - Act of Remembrance at Chorley Pals Memorial
13 Jun - Cenotaph Appeal Fund reaches £3,000
13 Jun - Secretary walks to raise funds
13 Jun - Tickets now on sale for fundraising talk
16 May - Fundraising talk cancelled
7 May - Busy month as Chorley Remembers project raises its profile
10 Mar - The Chorley Pals Memorial – One Year On
21 Feb - Chorley Well Represented at Accrington Pals Service

2010

6 Dec - Frosty Statue
27 Nov - Chorley Remembers Launch Report – Video
25 Nov - Chorley Remembers Website Launched
14 Nov - Wreaths Laid at Memorial on Remembrance Sunday
14 Nov - Chorley Pals Charity Launches New Project
27 Oct - Talk For Remembrance Day
7 Oct - Chorley Pals Charity To Launch Major Remembrance Project
5 Oct - Chorley Pals Memorial Trustees Collect Civic Society Awards
26 Sep - Chorley Pals Memorial Wins Civic Society Awards
24 Aug - Chorley Pal’s Photograph Sent From Australia
8 Aug - Chorley Pals Memorial Appoint Manager For New Project
1 Jul - Chorley Remembers the start of the Battle Of The Somme
9 Jun - Trip To Chorley Pals Trenches Planned For May 2011
9 Jun - Chorley Pals Memorial Site Landscaped
8 Jun - Pals Trustees Nominated For ‘Chorley Smile’ Awards
8 Jun - Chorley Pals Chairman Elected Commons Deputy Speaker
11 Apr - DVD Now On Sale
11 Apr - Chorley Pals Charity Awarded Funding For New Remembrance Project
25 Mar - Chorley Pals Memorial Secretary Meets Gordon Brown at Number 10
25 Mar - Chorley Pal Was A Magpie Too!
6 Mar - New Landmark Causes Quite A Stir
4 Mar - VIDEO: Chorley Pals Memorial Unveiling Report
2 Mar - Chorley Remembers Again
28 Feb - Chorley Pals Memorial Unveiled – Report And Pictures
28 Feb - New Memorial To The Chorley Pals To Be Unveiled Today
26 Feb - Statue Eased Into Place
26 Feb - Normandy Veteran Welcomes Chorley Pals Statue
24 Feb - Statue Progress Update: Statue Completed!
21 Feb - Plinth Finished As Statue Comes Together
21 Feb - Ceremony Plans Finalised
21 Feb - Church Service Honours The Pals
14 Feb - Pals Events At Chorley Library
8 Feb - Chorley Pals Memorial Update – 8th February 2010
7 Feb - Banners Erected At Statue Site
30 Jan - VIDEO: Chorley Pals Statue Update 30th January 2010
29 Jan - Chorley Pals Memorial Featured On Granada Reports
28 Jan - Latest Pictures – Memorial Site And Stonework
27 Jan - Chorley Pals Memorial Now On Facebook!
25 Jan - VIDEO: Plinth Being Engraved By The CWGC In France
23 Jan - VIDEO: Chorley Pals Statue Update 23rd January 2010
19 Jan - Granada TV Step In As BBC Pull Out Of Documentary
18 Jan - Memorial Will Have Correct Motto
18 Jan - Work To Start On Memorial Site
18 Jan - Town’s MP Set To Unveil Memorial
17 Jan - Presentation To Pals Book Author
17 Jan - Trustees Head For France

2009

6 Sep - Contractor appointed
6 Sep - Commonwealth War Graves Commission support memorial
6 Sep - BBC to make documentary about project
18 Aug - Chorley Pals Memorial Now On Twitter!
2 Jul - New Chorley Pals Book Launched
30 Jun - New Pals Book Set For July 1 Launch Date
29 Jun - New Website Launched
14 Jun - Statue To Go On The Flat Iron
14 Jun - Statue Progress Update – June 2009
13 May - Help Choose Statue Location
4 Apr - Ex-Services Association Boost Pals Appeal
26 Mar - Statue Progress Update – March 2009

2008

3 Nov - www.saveforachange.co.uk Charity of the Month
21 Aug - £30,000 Promised For Plinth
20 Aug - Statue Takes Shape
20 Aug - Somme Trip Raises £500 For Appeal
20 Aug - Local Authors Start On New Pals Book
4 Jul - Pals Statue Receives Funding Boost
13 Mar - Appeal Awarded Huge Lottery Grant
13 Mar - Somme Fundraising Trip Tickets Selling Fast

2007

6 Dec - Huge Boost As Appeal Gains Charity Status
23 Feb - Campaign Launched With Procession Through Town