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12/04/2026

Prepping uniform and the trench for a film crew and actors arriving on site for an interesting new movie, set during ww1...obviously.

26/03/2026

Great vibes and turnout at tonight's Great Tommy Sleep Out at the CEMA Trench near Maidstone! All coming together in the month of March to raise funds for this worthy cause!

20/03/2026

Filming at CEMA today with Impossible Factual for Secrets of the Dead.

19/03/2026

Please note: We will only be able to hold our upcoming Free Public OPEN DAY on Saturday 18th April 2026 instead of the whole weekend as previously planned.

We hope to welcome you on the Saturday!

18/03/2026

Part 2: Then came the fog! And it was thank you to the gents from the 10th, our CEMA gang and two new ladies (who broke our sledgehammer 😀) getting together to begin constructing the new German trench system!

Stay tuned for part 3 which took place last weekend AND we're there again this coming weekend so do get in touch if you fancy getting some dirt under your fingernails and learning a bit about the history of trench construction in the process! The more the merrier!

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14/03/2026

It's been a minute! But were back and its all been happening!

A couple of weeks ago we finally got a mechanical digger on site, supplied for free by local plant firm with operator. This helped to make short work of digging the new German trench foundations!

We filled a goodly amount of sandbags for much needed renovations to the British trench system.
We've also extended the British trench to include a new latrine, and a regimental aid post.

We've got lots to show from the past two work weekends in March! 15 of us on site today for example! Can't wait to share our progress.

Thanks to for these pics and to everyone who has helped so far...you know who you are!!

07/01/2026

The trench was sparkling with frost today as we gave it a bit of a spring clean before our first school visit of 2026 this Friday!

The weather plays a big part in our trench visits as it enables us to discuss the varied experiences and attire of the First World War Soldier depending on the season.

It wasn't always dark and pouring with rain afterall.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year to everyone that has worked with us and visited us. We are a small business with big visions and your support means everything!

We are raring to go with new school visits booked in for January and new open day dates being publicised soon!

09/11/2025

Today Britain remembers. But at CEMA everyday is a day of remembrance.

As WW1 and WW2 move ever further beyond living memory we harness our own knowledge, research and the legacy of stories passed down to us from our own family members and acquaintances to educate young people about the tremendous sacrifices and wartime experiences of those who went before.

On this day we are also mindful of the members of the armed forces who served since and soldiers still serving in the numerous, devastating conflicts the world over.

We shall not forget.

This photo was taken earlier this summer when a single poppy grew in the blast box in front of our WW2 Andersen Shelter.

14/10/2025

24 hours in a Front Line Trench event with help from this fantastic bunch!

13/09/2025

are here! We have been welcoming the public to our slightly damp WW1 trench system all day here at CEMA!
And we're open again tomorrow. So if you are in the vicinity you simply must pop by and visit us! Its FREE and family friendly.
Open 10-4pm. Detling Showground, Kent.

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