We are all proud of the splendid record of The Royal Norfolk Regiment and of the exploits of those who served in many campaigns. Younger ex-East Anglian and Royal Anglians are equally proud of their service since amalgamation and all of us are conscious of the debt we owe to those who laid down their lives in the service of their country. To honour them we already have our War Memorial Homes, the Regimental Chapel and the Regimental Museum in the Shirehall, Norwich.

In 1999 Easton College, Norfolk’s College of The Countryside, proposed that the Regiment should consider working with the College to produce a Regimental Garden.

This was agreed and this exiting project has now progressed to the concept plan stage including costings.

The chosen design and planting programme is by Miss Beverley Vine, a 2nd Year student on the Horticultural Course at Easton.

The Regimental Garden, measuring 12m x 17m, embraces the Regimental colours with foliage and trees from those parts of the world where the Regiment has seen active service.

Incorporated in the design of the entrance gateway to the garden are the Regimental Badges of Britannia and Britannia & Castle, the 1st Battalion collar badge.

The Regimental Garden will be open to the general public for quiet reflection and contemplation in a peaceful and serene environment. There will be wheelchair access and seating.

The College would undertake ongoing garden maintenance.

We now need to raise £10000 so that the Regimental Garden can be opened on Saturday 2nd June 2001.

Your donations are invited.

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