The Chelsea Pensioners

Another special guest was in store for the children; a Chelsea Penioner! Chelsea Pensioners are former members of the British Army. To be considered a member, they must be over the age of 65.

Until 2009, which was very recent, only men could become Cheslea Pensioners, but now the honor is open to both women and men.

This is Dave Thomson who took time out of his schedule to give a presentation.












Mr. Thomson described when the almost one million poppies were planted at the Tower of London last year, he said that they have only recently gotten the grass looking nice again!








The Chelsea Pensioners also have a close relationship with the Chelsea Football club and when they won the league the Pensioners formed a guard of honor.