6. Event Photos

Ashton Armoury Museum volunteers doing what they do best –  promoting the museum and having fun at various  Vancouver Island events.

Photos courtesy of museum volunteers or others as indicated

 

2023

November

Remembrance Day Celebration

AAM display supporting Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund

 

Saanich Remembrance event

 

 

St Josephs School Annual Visit

 

 

Presentation of Donations and Remembrance Letters

Experiencing what a soldier today carries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bay Street Armoury Open House

5 Fd (BC) Regt floor display

 

AAM & GVMM & HS display

 

 

 

 

 

September

Defence on the Dock (Ogden Point)

 

 

 

 

 

August

UN Peacekeepers Parade and Remembrance Ceremony

 

 

May

Fort Macaulay Interpretive Day

Victoria Day Parade

1705 BCD Army Cadets Tour

 

January

Victoria Camera Club Visit & Tour

 

 

2022

November

CHEK TV Pre-Remembrance Day Tribute

 

 

 

August

BC Aviation Museum Open House

 

Peacekeeper Parade and Remembrance Service

 

2021

August

HMCS Malahat Orientation Tour

2020

September

11 Field Ambulance Orientation Tour

August

UN Peacekeeping Veterans Ceremony Victoria Cenotaph. Photos courtesy of John’s Photography (John Penner)

       

July

Military Police Charity Motorcycle Ride for Blind Children

         

February

Be A Local Tourist 

Dick Reynolds registers museum visitors

Visitor’s first view of vintage vehicles display

 

Chris Preston introduces visitors to the Ferret

Having fun is what it’s all about as the smiles indicate

 

Sea Cadet display was a hit with the kids

39 Svc Bn recruiters represented Ashton units.

 

 

2019

November

St Joseph’s Elementary School Visit

St Joseph’s students reciting the poem In Flanders Fields as a token of appreciation for their museum volunteer guides.

 

September

Defence on the Dock

 

 

 

August

Peacekeepers Parade and Memorial Service

         

 

July

BC Aviation Museum Open House

June

Greater Victoria Military Museums “Road to Victory: D-Day and the Normandy Campaign

                   

April

Bay Street Armoury Books Plus Sale

         

 

Ashton Armoury Annual Vimy Dinner

St Margaret’s School Visit

         

 

March

Be A Tourist in Your Own Town

 

 

2018

November

Nanaimo Cougar’s Military Appreciation Night

               

Saanich Remembrance Day Ceremony

100 Years Remembered: Commemorating Victoria’s Military Heritage

with vehicles . . . .

             

. . . . and a historical display

           

August

Water Gun Wars Fort Rodd Hill 

           

Peacekeekers Parade BC Legislature

July

BC Aviation Museum Open House North Saanich

AAM and Western Command CMPs on display side by side

Commemorating the WWI Armastice and promoting the museum

Canada Day Parade Sidney BC

 

 

June

Father’s Day British Car Show Beacon Hill Park

 

 

Muskets to Machine Guns: The Evolution of Military Fire Arms

 

AAM Weapons Collection Co-Curators, Colin Wyatt and Peter Laursen, prepare for the workshop.

Peter Laursen explains a rifles workings

 

 

May

Fort MacAuley Interpretive Event

 

2018 and 1918 Highlanders

Visitors examine WWI artifacts

 

VERMA reenactors and AAM authentic

 

Island Farms Victoria Day Parade

 

 

April

Ashton Armoury Commemorative Vimy Field Dinner

WWI Armastice 100

A Matter of Honour

March

Victoria Family History Conference

2017

September

CFB Esquimalt Family Fun Day

             

August 

Extended Hours Saturday Presentation – Vintage Military Vehicles: On the Road Again

           

 July

Canada Day 150 Parade Sidney BC

           

 

Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum “Christmas in July” Open House

May

Fort Macaulay Canada 150 Event

Victoria Day Parade

April 

Ashton Armoury Field Dinner Commemorating Vimy 100

 

 

 

 

Bay Street Armoury Vimy 100 Open House

           

 

February 

Be a Tourist in Your Own Town February 23 – 26

Museum ready to receive visitors

We’re ready so “open the doors”

 

 

January 

Wounded Warrior 2017 Media Launch Patterson Subaru January 31, 2017

 

 

  

 

2016

October 

Military Collectibles and Memorabilia Show & Sale, October 21 – 22

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Gary Tory’s  Celebration of Life, October 1

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September 

Visit by BGen Simon Hetherington, Commander 3 Canadian Division, September 23

BGen Simon Hetherington, 3 Canadian Division Commander chats with 11 Svc Coy and Museum staff during his October 23rd visit to the LGen E..C. Ashton Armoury

BGen Simon Hetherington, 3 Canadian Division Commander chats with 11 Svc Coy and Museum staff during his October 23rd visit to the LGen E..C. Ashton Armoury

Museum Director Ted Leaker discusses a museum artefact with Div Comd.

Museum Director Ted Leaker discusses a museum artefact with Div Comd.

 

Div Comd being briefed by museum volunteer Colin Wyatt.

Div Comd being briefed by museum volunteer Colin Wyatt.

 

August 

Canadian Peacekeeping Memorial Day Ceremony

 

The Legislature is secure

“I can assure you the Legislature grounds are safe and secure”

Everyone love soldiers and their vehicle.

Everyone love soldiers and their vehicle.

 

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The AAM Peacekeepers L-R Dick, Bill, Doug, Chris & Mike

Chowing-down at the Beacon Drive-in and proving that an AAM Team performs better on a full stomach.

Chowing-down at the Beacon Drive-In and proving that the AAM Team performs better on a full stomach.

 

Shakespeare by the Sea

Supporting Vancouver Island Shakespeare Arts final innovative performance of

Supporting Vancouver Island Shakespeare Arts final innovative performance of “Othello” set in 1960s Cypress with the theme of peacekeeping as the backdrop for this classic story.

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July 

Museum Summer Cleaning

Ashton Armoury Museum Annual

Ashton Armoury Museum Annual “Shuffle n Sort” of uniforms, equipment and other artefacts to better identify what’s in the museum inventory. Thanks to all who lent their time and energy.

 

Canada Day Parade Sidney

Ferret's pre parade trip to Coop for a fill

Ferret’s pre parade trip to Coop for a fill

Museum convoy heading to/from parade

Museum convoy heading to/from parade

 

 

June 

Saanich Heritage Acres Father’s Day Event

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West Shore Navy Day Colwood

Colin Wyatt and Peter Laursen preparing the weapons display Colin Wyatt and Peter Laursen preparing the weapons display

Wayne & Nancy Dauphinee making final adjustment to uniform display

Wayne and Nancy Dauphinee making final adjustment to uniform display

 

Historical uniforms and weapons display

Historical uniforms and weapons display

 

March 

11 (Victoria) Field Ambulance Freedom of the District of Saanich Parade

 

AAM Transport Section awaits arrival of 11 (Victoria) Field Ambulance

AAM Team awaits arrival of 11 (Victoria) Field Ambulance

Waiting for the parade

Ready to respond

Ronnie Toy and Dick Reynolds looking the part

Ronnie Tory and Dick Reynolds looking smart on parade

Getting ready for the 11 Fd Amb post parade

Getting ready for the 11 Fd Amb post parade “Family Photo”

Entire parade contingent with Saanich Mayor and Surgeon General

Entire parade contingent with Saanich Mayor and Surgeon General

AAM Historical Vehicle Team with Surgeon General, BGen Colin McKay

Post parade chat with Surgeon General, BGen Colin McKay

February 

Tourist in Your Town Weekend

Ready to receive tourists and other visitors

Ready to receive tourists and other visitors

Always the fans favourite

Always a favourite

 

 

John Ducker checking out the Kit Shop display

John Ducker checking out the Kit Shop display

Door prize

Door prize

2015

November 

A Typical Day at the Museum

Ted Leaker and Dave Newton sort a newly donate badge collection

Ted Leaker and Dave Newton sort a recently acquired  badge collection

. . . while other sort newly received communications equipment.

. . . while other sort newly received communications equipment.

 

Remembrance Week at the British Columbia Legislature

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Remembrance Day Parade at the Saanich Municipal Hall

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September 

Formation Fun Day 2015

Cars, Rods and Rides Esquimalt 2015

Formation Fun Day 2015 UN Jeep Heritage Acres Heritage Acres

Farret Maintenance

Ferret Maintenance

UN Jeep Team