We have already raised all the funds for the bench, so have opened up a fundraising page which gives money directly to Cancer Research for those who wish to continue donating. Please go to : https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mccraes-battalion-trust

Thank you so much.

McCraes Battalion Trusts annual pilgrimage to Contalmaison, on the Somme commemorates the 20,000 British soldiers who lost their lives on 1 July 1916, and especially the 16th Royal Scots (McCraes) who lost almost three-quarters of their strength that fateful morning.

However, this year immediately after our ceremony we will be unveiling a handsomely carved wooden bench in memory of Lt Col Gary Tait MBE and our friend Patricia Leroy, the former Maire of Contalmaison. Gary and Patricia died within weeks of each other in 2019.

The Trust would like to raise £2000 to cover the cost of the bench and its transportation to France and hope that you are able to support this cause by donating an amount of your own choosing.

Any and all surplus donations will be given to Cancer Research in Gary and Patricia’s name.