Our long serving member and treasurer Consul John Meeus attended a memorial service and unveiling of a headstone of the Belgium soldier Jean Francoise Vermulen who died in Stockport in 1914 after being transported from the frontline to the town’s hospital.
Attached you can see an ITV report from the unveiling of a new headstone at his grave for the first time.
The MCA welcomed Gary Murray, North West Regional Manager of the Charity Crimestoppers to it's business meeting, held at the Greater Manchester Chamber on the 6th of June. The meeting was very informative for the members as Gary discussed the role Crimestoppers have in keeping our communities safe and how they give members of the public the option of reporting crime anonymously. This has had great positive outcome in bringing criminals to justice and giving a safe channel for people to report criminal activity without the threat of repercussion. To find out more information www.crimestoppers-uk.org
The MCA had a wonderful evening celebrating the National Day of Norway at Cheetham School of Music on the 17th of May. Hosted by Alexandra Stewart the Honorary Consul of Norway guest, which of many were dressed in the National Costume of Norway, enjoyed wonderful music performed by the talented students of CSM as well as very elegant canapés and drinks.
Alexandra Stewart Honorary Consul of Norway and Chris Rostron Honorary Consul of Finland and the President of the MCA
The Cheetham School of Music provided excellent entertainment, performing pieces by the celebrated Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg