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Closed 29/05/2024
Weʼve raised £464 to Help the Trustees of the RAF Hornchurch Heritage Centre fund the redevelopment of our kitchen and vintage tea room!
- HORNCHURCH
- Funded on Wednesday, 29th May 2024
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The Heart of our Heritage: The Kitchen Renovation
The kitchen is more than just a place to prepare food; it's a hub of community, stories, and shared experiences. By renovating our kitchen, we aim to enhance our ability to serve not only delicious food but also a sense of connection to the past. The upgraded facilities will allow us to expand our menu, offering a taste of history to all who visit the RAF Heritage Centre.
A Journey Back in Time: The 1940s-Styled Tea Room
We want to transport our visitors back to the charm of the 1940s. Imagine a cream tea in an environment that echoes the spirit of that era—classic, nostalgic, and filled with the echoes of wartime music and stories. The restoration will bring a touch of authenticity, creating a space where history comes alive.
How You Can Help Us Soar:
We invite you to be a part of this incredible journey. Your generous contribution will fund the renovation of the kitchen and the transformation of our Tea Room. Every donation, big or small, will have a lasting impact on our ability to share the rich history of RAF Hornchurch and create a memorable experience for all who visit.
Join Us in Making History:
As we embark on this endeavour, we invite you to become a crucial part of our story. Your support is not just an investment in bricks and mortar; it's an investment in preserving our shared history and creating a space where memories are made.
Thank you for considering supporting our project. Together, we can create a legacy that will inspire generations to come.
Updates
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3 months ago
Julia A Williams
3 months agoThanks so much to all of you that contributed. Our tearoom is now open and our kitchen is up and running! We are very grateful for all your support. Hope to see you soon, for tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cake, scones, ice cream sundae, toasted sandwich, chips, jacket potato ...... !!
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4 months ago
Julia A Williams
4 months agoKitchen work is well underway and we should be ready to serve food and drinks on 20th April. The funds raised on this page are going towards the redecoration of our tearoom. It has been painted in vintage colours and we are just buying some finishing touches. More soon!
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4 months ago
Julia A Williams
4 months agoJust a quick update to let you know that work has started on the kitchen and we are all very excited! We will keep you posted on developments!
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Supporters
19
Anonymous
May 25, 2024
You do a wonderful job in educating and remembering those who kept the country safe.
£100.00
Jim Curran
Apr 14, 2024
A small donation for a great cause..
£10.00
Anonymous
Apr 6, 2024
£10.00
Nicola
Mar 22, 2024
Good luck with the kitchen!
£4.00
M
Mar 14, 2024
£100.00
Paul Eaketts
Mar 3, 2024
Good luck with the great work you all do
£20.00
Nickie Mann Gordon
Mar 1, 2024
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Julia A Williams
HORNCHURCH
Our dedicated group of volunteers are on a mission to preserve and share the extraordinary story of aviation in Hornchurch through both World Wars and beyond at the RAF Hornchurch Heritage Centre.