The Halton Grove at the National Arboretum

At the Halton Grove on the 12th May 2012 the Association Commemorated the 90th Anniversary of the foundation of Apprentice Training at Halton. Lord Trenchard, Grandson of the great "Boom" Trenchard unveiled the new Interactive Information Board at the Grove in front of nearly 500 members and Guests.

The board can be accessed by clicking here.

Visitors all comment favourably on the attraction of the enhanced Grove and the story it tells with the propeller as its centre piece.  Of the 206 pavers available to commemorate Entries, 130 are in place or on order.  Twenty nine (29) “In Memoriam” pavers have been funded while a further 33 tell the story of our Heroes and Knights.  Gates designed by Bob Honey (70th) and manufactured by David Payne (216th) attract high praise.  These were installed in the presence of the CEO at the Arboretum in May 2011.

The Halton Grove is found within the National Arboretum off Gifford Avenue.  For directions of how to get there and for other information relating to this national treasure click here.