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A message from our President, General Lord Guthrie of Craigiebank
'I am delighted to be associated with the work of the Polish Heritage Society and very honoured to serve as its President. The Society's work highlights the enormous contribution which generations of Poles have made to their adopted country. Preserving and celebrating that heritage will only further strengthen the ties between Poland and the United Kingdom.
I worked closely with the Society on the project to build a memorial to the Polish Forces at the National Memorial Arboretum and saw at first hand the energy and dedication of those involved.
I encourage you to explore this website and learn about the many other projects the Society has sponsored. Do please contact us if you would like to be involved in any way'.
General The Lord Guthrie of Craigiebank GCB LVO OBE
A Debt of Dishonour is a unique documentary film dedicated Major General Sosabowski and all ranks who served in the 1st Polish Independent Parachute Brigade Group and to their Comrades-in-Arms of the 1st British Airborne Division that fought in the ill-fated “Operation Market Garden” at Arnhem and Driel during September 1944.
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The Polish Heritage Society
Trophy Design Confirmed For The London Legacy Volleyball Cup - 12/13 September 2015
The Polish Embassy of London, the Polish Ex-Combatants Association of Great Britain Trust Fund and the Polish Heritage Society UK combine to present Submarine Spitfire inspired trophies for the London Legacy Volleyball Cup.
Polish No. 302 and 303 Squadron InsigniaAs an extension of their support of the London Legacy Volleyball Cup and the Battle of Britain commemorations, the Polish Embassy of London has combined with the Polish Ex-Combatants Association of Great Britain Trust Fund and the Polish Heritage Society UK to create unique trophies for the London Legacy Volleyball Cup.
Working with renowned Polish artist, Robert Sobociński, the trophies will be bronze sculptures of a Submarine Spitfire, a plane synonymous with the Battle of Britain and flown by many Polish pilots during WWII, including No. 302 (City of Poznan) Polish Fighter Squadron and No. 303 (Kościuszko) Polish Fighter Squadron who distinguished themselves by having the highest kill ratio of any RAF Squadron during the Battle of Britain.
The Polish Embassy has worked with the Polish Ex-Combatants Association of Great Britain Trust Fund and the Polish Heritage Society UK to commission the services of Robert Sobociński, on the design and fund the manufacture of the trophies. Witold Sobków, the Polish Ambassador, said, “This collaboration brings together all parties to tangibly commemorate the sacrifice of the Polish pilots in WWII. We thank the Polish Ex-Combatants Association and the Polish Heritage Society UK for joining with us and Volleyball England for this historic event.”
Images of a Clay Model of the Trophies 
© 2015 - Copyright Robert Sobociński
Trophies will presented to the winners of both the women’s and men’s events. They will measure an astonishing 50cm in across their wingspan and will weigh almost 10kg.
London Legacy Volleyball Cup
Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 September 2015
Copper Box Arena, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, London E20 3HB
Volleyball England is the recognised National Governing Body for Volleyball, Beach Volleyball and Sitting Volleyball in England. Volleyball England is responsible for the development, promotion and delivery of Volleyball across England. Volleyball England is working hard to modernise the image of the game and has set itself some ambitious targets for the expansion of its membership. This includes an increase in affiliated Clubs, of qualified, registered and active Coaches and Referees, of Volunteers and of players of all standards and ages irrespective of gender and background.
