stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 3hPlease note that the Museum and The Airmen's Mess cafe are closed to the public today, Friday 9 October, unless you are attending Frontline: Faces & Spaces 010
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 08/10/2026You don't want to miss this! Bookings close for Frontline: Faces and Spaces today at 5pm, so don't delay. Three fantastic guest speakers, object handling, private tours of the site and aircraft, and buffet lunch. £35 book now at ow.ly/7wQC50ZUOXO 000
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Please note that the Museum and The Airmen's Mess cafe are closed to the public tomorrow, Friday 9 October, unless you are attending Frontline: Faces & Spaces. Tickets are still available, see www.stowmaries.org.uk/events 010
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Attention drivers of classic and super cars! Make a date for our Car Rally on Sunday 4 July in partnership with MND Foundation. Entries, £35 for the car and from £2 for people, raise money for both charities, book now at www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/car-r…zeffy.comCar Rally 🚗Start your engines for our Car Rally 🚗 and help drive vital support for people living with motor neurone disease. Each registration helps fund research,… 001
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 06/10/2026You don't want to miss this! Bookings close for Frontline: Faces and Spaces at 5pm on Thursday 8 October, so don't delay. Three fantastic guest speakers, object handling, private tours of the site and aircraft, and buffet lunch. £35 book now at ow.ly/7wQC50ZUOXO 000
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Today we remember William Quintus Newsum Richardson, who died on 6 October 1917 at the age of 19. William, a Temporary 2nd Lieutenant and Flying Office, died at Goldhanger when his BE2e 6820 aircraft crashed on take off. His grave is at Maldon Cemetery but he is forever remembered on our Memorial 000
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Planning a group lunch for a club, society or office? We still have space for a large party at the first of our festive lunches on Thursday 19 November. Choose from two or three courses, £45/£50 - see link for menu. Served with style and a smile in our 1916 Airmen's Mess www.stowmaries.org.uk/events 000
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 05/10/2026We still have a couple of stalls spaces available for Christmas at Stow on Saturday 28 November (outside gazebos). We are looking for crafts, foodie gifts (not takeaway food) and quality, traditional ideas! Email engagement@stowmaries.org.uk 030
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Please note that the Museum and The Airmen's Mess cafe are closed to the public on Friday 9 October, unless you are attending Frontline: Faces & Spaces. Tickets are still available, see www.stowmaries.org.uk/events 010
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 04/10/2026We wanted to say a huge thank you to Maldon Rotary Club who generously gave us a surprise donation of £1,000 at the end of their visit! The cheque was presented by Maldon Rotary Club Vice-President Judy Smith, second left, and received on our behalf by Welcome Supervisor Cara Latchford, far left 020
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 03/10/2026We are now taking bookings for Christmas lunches. Available on Thursday 19 and 26 November and 3 December, choose from two or three courses, cooked on site and served with a smile in the historic atmosphere of The Airmen's Mess. Book now www.stowmaries.org.uk/events 010
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Hungry? Rosie's specials today and Saturday are pie of the day, chilli, vegetable stew and veggie lasagne, all £12.75. Sunday brunch is served 10am to 11.30am. Roasts (chicken, pork or nut), are served from 12, and come in two sizes £12.95/£17.95, with an option of dessert! £16.95/£21.95 010
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026The weather is looking good tomorrow, so why not make the most of it and enjoy a nature walk? Our wildlife volunteers are on hand, Saturday 3 October, to show visitors around quieter areas on site where wildlife thrives. No need to book - tours are available for paying Museum visitors on the day 010
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 01/10/2026We still have tickets available for Frontline: Faces and Spaces on 9 October. Enjoy three speakers, object handling, a chance to get up close to our aircraft and a fabulous lunch, £35, at www.stowmaries.org.uk/event/stow-ma… 010
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026From Sunday 4 October, roast lunches will be back on the menu, with a choice of pork, chicken or nut roast, in two sizes for different appetites. Plus, two dessert options. Roasts cost £12.95/£17.95 for a single course and £16.95/£21.95 for two courses, served from 12 noon on Sundays 010
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The period between 28 to 30 September 1917 saw some of the most concerted attacks from Gotha bombers on both London and Dover - the model is from the Jane Collection. On 29 September, 40 people were killed and 14 more on 30th. Pilots from 37 Squadron responded, but mechanical issues hindered 072
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026We were delighted to host the Chairman of Maldon District Council's Garden Party. The Chairman, Ron Pratt, invited MP Sir John Whittingdale, Mayors of Essex and County Council representatives to enjoy a tasty lunch in the relaxing surroundings of The Airmen's Mess at Stow 000
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 27/09/2026#WorldTourismDay today encourages people to consider tourism as "a catalyst for social progress, delivering education, employment and creating new opportunities for all". We certainly do all of that here at Stow! We'd love it if you could leave us a review on Google or Tripadvisor 010
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 26/09/2026It's Fly-In day today! Tickets for visitors are available online or on the door, £12 for adults, children 0-10 free and concessions £9. Please note that The Airmen's Mess café is only open to ticket holders today. www.stowmaries.org.uk/events 010
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026It's #NationalCookingDay today. While this has only been marked for a decade, hearty food has been produced in our Airmen's Mess for over a century! If you don't fancy cooking, come along for Rosie's delicious home cooking instead, today or Sunday (Saturday is ticket holders only) 020
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026 On 24 September 1916, 2nd Lt. Frederick Sowrey shot down a Zeppelin, L32. The crash site was marked with this memorial, which can be found at Green Farm Lane, Great Burstead. Sowrey, who later became B Flight Commander of 37 Squadron at Stow, was based at Suttons Farm Aerodrome with 39 Squadron 053
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Is it too early to whisper that we are now taking bookings for Christmas lunches? Available on Thursday 19 and 26 November and 3 December, choose from two or three courses, cooked on site and served with a smile in the historic atmosphere of The Airmen's Mess. Book now www.stowmaries.org.uk/events 021
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Fancy a bit of aircraft spotting? Our Summer Fly-In on Saturday 26 September is a great opportunity to see light aircraft taking off and landing. Normal admission fees apply. And if you happen to be a pilot, we still have a few PPR slots, with discounted landing fees and admission 053
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026We are delighted that Neil Bond, often seen as a living historian Army Chaplain at events, will speak at Frontline: Faces and Spaces on 9 October. His talk, “Tubby & Talbot House” is about Army Chaplain Philip Byard Clayton, aka “Tubby”, who opened Talbot House in Belgium as a club for servicemen. 021
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026More amazing images from the Large Model Air Show, this time courtesy of photographer Terry Stone. Hard to believe that some of these are controlled from the ground! If you want to see aircraft piloted from the cockpit, don't forget we have our Late Summer Fly-In on Saturday (26 September) 010
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Great fun was had at the Large Model Air Show - photographer Martin Johnson captured some of the excitement as these incredible remote controlled models took to the skies over Stow 020
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Today is our Words Without Wires event, so there is no free admission to The Airmen's Mess café. Why not come on in and find out more? Standard admission is £12 for adults, children 0-10 free and £9 for concessions. Tickets available in advance or on the gate, event is open 10am to 3pm 020
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Calling pilots of fixed wing, single engine light aircraft - join us for our Summer Fly-In on Sat 26 September and enjoy a 63% discount! Museum admission and PPR is £10 for pilots (normally £15 PPR /£12 admission). PPR must be pre-booked, visit www.stowmaries.org.uk/contact/directions-air 020
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026What's on the menu today? Pie of the Day with mash and peas; Chicken Curry with rice and naan; Mediterranean Pasta with garlic bread (vegetarian/vegan option) and Vegetable Lasagne with salad and garlic bread (vegetarian). All at £12.75. Don't forget, no free entry to The Airmen's Mess on Saturday 010
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026What did the military do before sat phones? Find out at Words Without Wires: The Story of Military Communications on Saturday 19 September. You'll see vehicles from Essex Historic Military Vehicle Association, chat to living historians and discover communications breakthroughs that happened here! 000
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 17/09/2026What did the military do before sat phones? Find out at Words Without Wires: The Story of Military Communications on Saturday 19 September. You'll see vehicles from Essex Historic Military Vehicle Association, chat to living historians and discover communications breakthroughs that happened here! 010
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Is it too early to whisper that we are now taking bookings for Christmas lunches? Available on Thursday 19 and 26 November and 3 December, choose from two or three courses, cooked on site and served with a smile in the historic atmosphere of The Airmen's Mess. See www.stowmaries.org.uk/events 020
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026What did the military do before sat phones? Find out at Words Without Wires: The Story of Military Communications on Saturday 19 September. You'll see vehicles from Essex Historic Military Vehicle Association, chat to living historians and discover communications breakthroughs that happened here! 010
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Join us on Saturday (19 September) at Words Without Wires to learn about the history of military communications. One of the guests will be Alan Belton, from VMARS Vintage & Military Amateur Radio Society, demonstrating kit he has used over a 49-years Army career. Tickets online or at the gate 040
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Frontline on 9 October includes 3 guest speakers and lunch. Our final speaker is Sarah Paterson, Curator (World War One) at the Imperial War Museum. Sarah, who opened our First Great Escape exhibition, will be talking about how 29 officers escaped from Holzminden in WW1. www.stowmaries.org.uk/events 010
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 13/09/2026How did the Armed Forces communicate before sat phones? Find out at Words Without Wires on Saturday 19 September. From streamers thrown out of cockpits, to Morse code and radios, discover the history of military comms with the help of living historians and military vehicles ow.ly/2bRU50ZKvXH 001
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 11/09/2026We are looking forward to the next big event at Stow - the Large Model Air Show tomorrow, 12 September. You will see aircraft from biplanes to jets going through their paces , but these amazing craft are all piloted from the ground. Book your tickets now/on the gate ow.ly/mNx350ZzmVP 010
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 11/09/2026LAST CHANCE TODAY! Please click the link and help us win £1,000! movementforgood.com/draws/1000?cn=1…movementforgood.comNominate now! - Movement for Good awardsWe could receive a £1,000 donation with your help through the Movement for Good Draw. 000
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Do you, or a family member, prefer things quieter? Friday openings have a slower pace, which may suit some visitors with a disability or sensory need. We have disabled parking, accessible toilets and wheelchair access and one adult carer is admitted free with a reliant fee-paying disabled visitor 010
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Please click the link and help us win £1,000! movementforgood.com/draws/1000?cn=1…movementforgood.comNominate now! - Movement for Good awardsWe could receive a £1,000 donation with your help through the Movement for Good Draw. 010
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 09/09/2026We now have a quiet room available for anyone who needs a moment's peace during their visit. Developed with help from Maldon District Council's Where Quality of Life Matters Community Fund, the quiet room has comfy seating and reading material - perfect if you want to take a break during your visit 000
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 08/09/2026LATE SUMMER FLY-IN. Pilots of fixed wing, single engine light aircraft enjoy a 63% discount on 26 September. Full admission + PPR is £10 for pilots (normally £15 PPR + £12). Plus, passengers arriving by air enjoy admission at £9 . PPR must be pre-booked www.stowmaries.org.uk/contact/directions-air 010
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 Remember A Charity Week, 7 -13 Sept, promotes how a charitable gift can be a special way to be remembered. One of our Trustees, Sarah Threlfall, supported Stow through GiveWheel in memory of her dad Richard Threlfall, a retired Architect and Propeller Club member, below, who died last year 000
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 07/09/2026We are looking forward to the next big event at Stow - the Large Model Air Show on 12 September. You will see aircraft from biplanes to jets going through their paces , but these amazing craft are all piloted from the ground. Book your tickets now, ow.ly/mNx350ZzmVP 000
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Please click the link and help us win £1,000! movementforgood.com/draws/1000?cn=1…movementforgood.comNominate now! - Movement for Good awardsWe could receive a £1,000 donation with your help through the Movement for Good Draw. 000
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Did you know it's #NationalReadABookDay? If you are short of your next great read, pop into Stow! We have a great selection of new books in our shop, plus a whole room full of second-hand finds at bargain prices in The Airmen's Mess café. On non-event days you can browse both without admission fee 010
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Members of our wildlife team will be on hand to talk to visitors and show them around some of the protected areas at Stow today (Saturday 5 September). Included in the admission price for all paying visitors! Who knows what you might see? 010
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 04/09/2026We are looking forward to the next big event at Stow - the Large Model Air Show on 12 September. You will see aircraft from biplanes to jets going through their paces , but these amazing craft are all piloted from the ground. Book your tickets now, ow.ly/mNx350ZzmVP 000
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Please note that Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, including The Airmen's Mess café, is closed today, Friday 4 September, for a private hire 010
stowmariesgwa.bsky.social @stowmariesgwa.bsky.social · 03/09/2026If you are coming to Stow on Saturday or Sunday (we are closed Friday 4th), Rosie has some delicious specials. Choose from Pie of the Day with mash & veg; Chicken Curry with Rice & Naan; Vegetable Lasange with salad & Garlic Bread (v) or Five Bean chilli with rice & salad (Vg). All £12.75 010
