27/09/2026
Yesterday, we had a special ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Reflection Room. With the sun shining made the day. It was a great and moving day.
Our guest of honour and what an honour to cut the red ribbon was Mr Arthur Hydes who as a young boy came to visit the camp during WW2 with his father who worked on camp.
Arthur loves to visit our centre and tells of all of his fond memories when spent on camp, from sleeping in the boiler room, now the Reflection Room, during the winter months as it was the warmest building from the rest of the camp. Arthur was also a keen piano player and would play to the crews and personnel for hours, which must of boosted morale.
Arthur was accompanied with his lovely wife Pat, daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Arthur will, and always will be a big part of our Heritage Centre. We owe him so much, from the stories he tells to his presence. We thank him for making this day extra special.
ARTHUR, We love you
From all of our volunteers.
We would like to say a special thanks to all who attended.
Thank you to.
Vice-Concul Tomasz Tomaszewski. Republic of Poland in Manchester.
Vice-Chair West Lindsay D.C Cllr John Barrett and his wife Susan.
RAF Coningsby Rev W/C Pardre Alex Hobson and his wife Leann.
Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire-Dave Harrigan.
Rev Canon Penny Green.
W/O Paul Wilson.
