Do you love being out in the garden? If you can't get enough of being outside in the fresh air, then we may have the perfect volunteering opportunity for you! With acres of grounds to maintain, as well as a large allotment, we are always in need of a few more green fingers! https://ow.ly/BReS50Yv9xl

Make the most of the Easter break with a trip to Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome. We are open Good Friday, Saturday and Easter Sunday from 10am to 4pm (closed Monday). Adults £12, children 0-10 free, concessions £9. Plenty to see inside and outside, whatever the weather!

Have you heard about Propeller Club? As well as supporting our Museum members enjoy free access on regular opening days, priority booking on major event days, behind the scenes tours and members-only talks. Propeller Club costs from £55 a year. Visit www.stowmaries.org.uk/about/propeller-club

Kelsey Ellington, The Flying Historian, will be one of the expert speakers at this year's Frontline history day on Friday 9 October (tickets on sale now) - find out more about her subject here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVBHsHxET5g/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

We love to see visiting bikers - Gordon and Janette from the Iron Butt Association dropped in to say hello on a touring challenge. Hopefully we will see some of their fellow long-distance riders at the Stow Maries Bike Show on Saturday 16 May! #IronButt www.stowmaries.org.uk/events

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome is looking for a part time catering assistant, averaging 15 hours a week. You'll find the full details and how to apply at www.stowmaries.org.uk/about/paid-roles

Reviews are incredibly important to us, and we have recently claimed our Trustpilot profile - if you have visited us recently and would like to give us an honest review, you can do so here: https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.stowmaries.org.uk

Mark Smith, medal expert, often seen on the Antiques Roadshow, was guest speaker at the Maldon 41 Club dinner in The Airmen's Mess café. Mark enjoyed a tour of the Museum and historic aircraft, including the Albatros, before meeting club president Roy Thompson, 96. Pictures by Martin Johnson.

Have you considered volunteering? We offer opportunities from maintaining our buildings and grounds, to looking after our objects. Sign up for our Volunteer Recruitment Morning on 7 April https://www.stowmaries.org.uk/event/stow-maries-great-war-aerodrome-volunteer-recruitment-morning-1984363684197

It's #PuppyDay - do you have a four-legged friend? Dogs were common at RFC bases in WW1, serving as mascots and friends. Here's Cecil Lewis and another pilot with a canine companion at Stow. As today is a reminder of the pleasures of dog ownership - why not add a picture of your pup below?

Our iconic water tower is one of the most recognisable images of Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome - but its purpose was a very functional one. Raising the water storage up high helped ensure constant water pressure and a reliable, gravity-fed source of water in an emergency #WorldWaterDay

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The sun may be shining, but we're still roasting! Tomorrow's Sunday lunch is roast chicken, pork or nut roast, with apple crumble or chocolate brownie for dessert. Served from 12 noon - when it's gone it's gone! Main course only small £10.95/large £15.95, two courses £14.95/£19.95 #SundayRoast

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome is looking for a part time catering assistant, averaging 15 hours a week. You'll find the full details and how to apply at www.stowmaries.org.uk/about/paid-roles

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Wishing our followers a happy #StPatricksDay. Let's raise a glass to Edward "Mick" Mannock from County Cork, 40 Squadron RFC. He became one of the greatest WW1 Aces with at least 61 kills, eventually commanding 85 Squadron. He was shot down on 26 July 1918 and posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross

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Have you considered volunteering? We offer opportunities from maintaining our buildings and grounds, to looking after our objects. Sign up for our Volunteer Recruitment Morning on 7 April https://www.stowmaries.org.uk/event/stow-maries-great-war-aerodrome-volunteer-recruitment-morning-1984363684197

Volunteers are the lifeblood of our Museum, and some really do go above and beyond the call of duty! Ken Harmer donated 1,032 hours of his time last year - shown here being congratulated by CEO Ian Flint. Want to know more about volunteering? www.stowmaries.org.uk/about/volunteers

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome is looking for a part time catering assistant, averaging 15 hours a week. You'll find the full details and how to apply at www.stowmaries.org.uk/about/paid-roles

Fancy a Sunday roast? Tomorrow's choice is roast pork, roast chicken or nut roast. For afters there's sticky toffee pudding with ice cream or New York cheesecake. Roasts are served from 12 noon, sorry we don't take bookings. Two courses £14.95 (small) / £19.95 (large). #MothersDay #SundayRoast

Thanks to volunteer Suzy for creating a great new range of greetings cards for our shop - every one helping to raise money for our charity. Pop in on any Friday, Saturday or Sunday (non-event days) for free entry to the Museum shop, and cheer someone up with a card!

Want to know the latest news from Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome? Click the link below for our email newsletter - and to make sure you are always in the know, sign up for future emails via the link. https://mailchi.mp/stowmaries.org.uk/newsletter-from-stow-maries-great-war-aerodrome-march-2026

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Our newly refurbished shop is looking amazing - with lots of gifts and goodies to pick up on your next visit. You can pop in the shop free of charge, any Friday, Saturday or Sunday on non-event days

We are delighted that the high standards in The Airman's Mess café have once again been recognised by Maldon District Council in its Food Hygiene Ratings. Well done to Rosie and her team for the five-star rating!

Need a gift for Mothering Sunday? Why not treat mum to a Gift Experience Voucher. Our vouchers entitle two people to entry, guided tour and a cream tea on any non-event day. Valid for a year, the £35 vouchers can be bought from our shop on Friday, Saturday or Sunday 10am to 4pm. #MothersDayGift

We were delighted to welcome The Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club. The group popped in our their Sunday ride day to enjoy a hearty breakfast in The Airmen's Mess café. If your group is out and about - ramblers, cyclists or bikers - you are guaranteed of a warm welcome here!

Have you considered volunteering? We offer opportunities from maintaining our historic buildings to helping with our collections. Sign up for our Volunteer Recruitment Morning on 7 April https://www.stowmaries.org.uk/event/stow-maries-great-war-aerodrome-volunteer-recruitment-morning-1984363684197

Our displays include women who made an invaluable contribution to the WW1 war effort. This #InternationalWomensDay why not pay us a visit and discover brave local women like Amy Katherine Guiver who lied about her age to enlist in the WRAF in 1918. Brought to life by her nephew John Guiver

What's on the menu at The Airmen's Mess café today? Roasts are chicken, pork or nut roast, and desserts are chocolate brownie with ice cream and caramel sauce or apple crumble. From 12 noon, no booking. Two sizes for different appetites - one course £10.95/£14.95, two courses £15.95/£19.95

#BritishScienceWeek, which started yesterday, is a celebration of science, technology and engineering. At Stow, we celebrate all year round!

At midnight 7 March 1918, a flying accident killed Captain Alexander Kynoch of 37 Squadron, Stow Maries & Captain Henry Stroud of 61 Squadron, Rochford. They were hunting a German aircraft when they collided and crashed. Captain Kynoch’s name is on our memorial at Stow. Portrait: War Memorials Trust

If you are visiting us today (Friday), please be aware that part of Hackmans Lane will be closed from 9.30am to around 3.30pm for Openreach works. Please follow the diversion and come in via Woodham Mortimer and Cock Clarks

If you are visiting us tomorrow (Friday), please be aware that part of Hackmans Lane will be closed from 9.30am to around 3.30pm for Openreach works. Please follow the diversion and come in via Woodham Mortimer and Cock Clarks

It's #BritishPieWeek; you could try Trench Pie/Potato Pie - a dish of corned beef and potatoes, sometimes in a pastry crust, that could be cooked from standard rations. (Or you could pop down to Stow for one of Rosie's sausage rolls instead!) https://www.tastinghistory.com/recipes/wwipotatopie

#WorldWildlifeDay celebrates the natural world, and we're proud to be home to a wide range of birds from blackcaps and blue tits to skylarks and whitethroats. This coal tit was photographed by Nick Beattie. Want to see them yourself? Check out Dawn Patrol & Nature Days www.stowmaries.org.uk/events

On this day in 1969, Concorde made its maiden flight. Aircraft technology came a long way in 50 years, from when our Avro 504K was training RFC pilots. It had a top speed of around 95mph - Concorde flew at 1,350mph. Visit us any Friday, Saturday, Sunday to learn more about the early days of flight!

What's cooking in The Airmen's Mess café today? Rosie's luscious roast pork plus spotted dick for pud, that's what! Served from 12 noon, no booking, when it's gone, it's gone!

Dreaming of sunny days ahead? Did you know we are now selling tickets to Wings & Wheels on 24 May and The Stow Maries Air Show on 16 August? These events sold out early last year, so why not lock in a bit of summer fun now? www.stowmaries.org.uk/events Thanks to Brett Gilbertson for the photo

Do you sell anything motorbike related? Clothes, equipment, art? We are offering FREE* trade stands at our new Stow Maries Motorbike Show on Saturday 16 May. *Offer includes a free 3m x 3m pitch apply at https://www.stowmaries.org.uk/event/stow-maries-the-stow-maries-motorbike-show-1828411832009

Hi guys - we're back! Sorry for the holiday!

Engine tests for this beauty at our site on Saturday 3rd May.

....and its a fave for us, too!

We loved it too! We've got a few amazing #events lined up this year - www.stowmaries.org.uk/events - so do check them out. Any Spitfires that fancy flying over our WW2 events, let us know!

Another new day at the #Museum. Are you going to be part of our story this year? Check out www.stowmaries.org.uk/about/paid-r... or www.stowmaries.org.uk/events. IS there something there for you?

Time to introduce ourselves! Have a quick look at www.stowmaries.org.uk

Hello Bluesky....who do we know that is on here?