Urgent £1m appeal launched to maintain 'Heroes retreat'
The Lord Kitchener Memorial Holiday Centre was set up in a Grade II listed building in Lowestoft in memory of one of the nation's war heroes more than a century ago. The Lord Kitchener Memorial Holiday Centre in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)
Founded by the former secretary of state for war on August 7, 1919 the centre - fondly known as Kitchener's - provides seafront holiday accommodation for veterans of the armed, merchant and emergency services.
But with the charity "facing a crisis" it has launched an appeal to try to secure its future.
The Lord Kitchener Memorial Holiday Centre in Lowestoft has launched an appeal. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)
With a call to "Support Kitchener’s" a 'One in a Million' campaign was unveiled during Armed Forces Week this week.
It is aiming to raise £1m........
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