Short Heath Lest We Forget

Caring for our community

We are a local community interest company that aims to promote our area and its people.

We aim to assist the public, veterans, and local businesses within our area. We care passionately about the mental and physical well-being of our community and organise a series of events throughout the year.

Recent activity

Falklands Bench installed

19 March, 2025|

We are thrilled to share the wonderful news that our commemorative bench has officially been installed on The Falklands. This particular bench serves as the sister bench to the one that is located at the Lane Head War Memorial. We would like to extend our [...]

Queen Elizabeth tree features on Google Maps

26 February, 2025|

Remember last year when we embarked on the wonderful project of planting Memory Orchard? It was an exciting time for all of us involved. During that period, we were contacted by a lovely lady who shared a touching story with us. Her father had expressed [...]

Our fourth Christmas meal for local veterans

7 December, 2024|

We have once again taken over seventy local veterans and their partners for a free Christmas Meal at Ye Olde Toll House in Willenhall. This is something we do each year to say thank you and to give something back to those who have served [...]

  • Local residents gather at Coppice Farm for the planting of the orchard

Memory orchard planted on Coppice Farm

25 June, 2024|

Over forty people gathered for the first planting of our new orchard by Lord Lieutenant Sir John Crabtree. This first tree was planted on behalf of His Majesty The King and began the day's planting. In total, 105 fruit trees and shrubs have been [...]