Tuesday, 13 May – Valverde de Leganés, Spain

Join us for a moving tribute to the British Fusiliers who fell at the Battle of Albuera. A new plaque will be unveiled at the former HQ of Beresford, Castaños, and Blake. As part of the 4th Division, supported by the Loyal Lusitanian Legion, the Fusilier Brigade under Lt. Col. Myers confronted the numerically stronger French Corps of Werle. Pounded by French artillery, after a half-hour musketry duel, the Fusiliers charged and broke the French. 50% of the Brigade were killed or wounded and Myers was killed, to be buried at Valverde.

Wednesday, 14 May – British Cemetery, Elvas

The Annual Ceremony begins at 10:45, preceded by Eucharist in the Chapel at 09:45 (Rev. Fran Le Blanc). Attire: Suit/blazer with tie and medals. The Chapel and Museum will be open post-ceremony.

Join us for lunch at the Varchotel, featuring a talk by José Maria Gallardo and a lively charity auction.

Thursday, 15 May – Tours and Tributes

Morning (09:30–13:00): Guided tour of the Third Siege of Badajoz with historian Mark Crathorne (for members). For more details please visit https://www.british-cemetery-elvas.org/uploads/subcanais_conteudos_ficheiros/flyer_badajoztourfbce_2025[1].pdf

Lunch: Optional group meal at Tiff Taff Restaurant, Elvas.

Afternoon: Ceremony in Vila Viçosa honouring British casualties from Talavera (1809) with refreshments to follow.

Friday, 16 May – La Albuera, Spain

Commemoration of the Battle of Albuera begins at 11:30 (Spanish time) in the main square. Includes wreath-laying at the PWRR Obelisk, lunch, and The Silent Toast.

Booking

Full details and forms here: https://www.british-cemetery-elvas.org/uploads/subcanais_conteudos_ficheiros/booking-form-may-ceremonies-2025v3.pdf

For more information, please send an email to Eileen Slade at info@british-cemetery-elvas.org

For details about all the key events taking place from the 13 to 16 May 2025, please kindly visit: https://www.british-cemetery-elvas.org/en/future-e-past-events/annual-ceremony-14-may-2025-and-other-memorial-events