Introduction
Whilst the war in Europe was seen as the main theatre of operations the war in the Far East, often referred to as "The Forgotten War" and continuing for months after the war in Europe ended, had more of a direct impact on serving men and their families from this area.
This year we have decided to plant a commemorative bed on The Pound as a mark of our appreciation of their service.
Progress to Date
January 2008
A meeting was held with representatives of F.E.P.O.W. and the initial aims and design agreed.
2nd February
The Saturday Crew develop the bed on The Pound and prepare it for planting.
9th February
The following story appears in the Eastern Daily Press:
Memorial flower bed for PoWs
09th February 2008
FILBY: Filby in Bloom is building a memorial bed by the village pond in memory of the deprivation suffered by the Far Eastern prisoners of war in Japanese camps during the second world war.
©Eastern Daily Press, reproduced here with permission.
For complete accuracy please read that as: on the village Pound.
Sunday 6th July 2008
A significant crowd assembled at 2.00 on this Sunday afternoon to participate in the dedication of this new feature on the Pound. The FEPOW badge is reproduced in flowers and the rest of the bed planted with plants selected by members of the association to reflect those they knew in the Far East.
A permanent representation of the badge, designed by Tom Green, will be installed in 2009 and dedicated at 2.00 on Sunday 19th July 2009.
If you wish to contribute to this project, perhaps by sharing memories or offering a suggestion for appropriate planting, please either email the webmaster at: pottingshed@filby-in-bloom.org.uk or telephone Adrian on 01493 369250
We look forward to hearing from you.
This page will be updated to record progress.
