Litter in Ypres

A note has been received from the Ypres Tourist office which Guild members should be aware of:

"We wish to inform you that the local police has started a campaign against illegal waste disposal in Ypres. We think it is important to inform you, to ensure bus drivers tell their customers about this campaign. Under no circumstance is it authorised to dispose of waste on public roads or anywhere else than in public dustbins. The illegal waste disposal will be monitored with unmanned cameras. It seems obvious this is not authorised but it has been demonstrated in the past that not everyone strictly complies with this rule. We would appreciate it if you could pass on this message to your drivers. Many thanks in advance for working towards a clean Ypres with us."

With kind regards,

Peter Slosse,

Director Tourist Office

Somme Events 1st and 2nd July 2012

30^th June Armed Forces day "Somme Dinner."

This year 30^th June being Armed Forces day and the eve of the Anniversary of the battle of the Somme the Royal British Legion Somme branch are hosting the 8th annual Somme Dinner at the Mercure Hotel Arras France.

The dinner is semi-formal with a short speech and the customary toasts.

We assemble at 19.30 for 20.00hrs we hope to have the dinner concluded at 22.00ish, we have a sing-a-long during dinner and dancing after with Peter Day, carriages at 23.59hrs, when those who wish may retire to the bar.

Tickets are € 50 and include pre-Dinner drinks, 4 course dinner with Wine and dancing to Peter Day.

Dress Gentleman Black tie, Mess kit, Lounge suit or Blazer, Ladies Evening or Cocktail. Medals may be worn.

Pay on line at http://www.rblsomme.org/rblsomme.org/Online_Payment_Page.html

1^st July Somme Commemoration

10.45hrs. The Somme service of Commemoration, Thiepval Memorial Somme France.

The Royal British Legion arrange the service with the assistance of our British Ambassador to France, SIR PETER RICKETTS GCMG and his staff together with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

All RBL and service associations’ standard bearers please muster at the Thiepval memorial at 1000hrs.

There will be a Military band, Regiment yet to be confirmed.

For further details please contact:

Rod Bedford
Chairman (Somme Branch BR3530)
The Royal British Legion
2, Rue des Cordeliers
80560 Mailly Maillet
Somme France

Chairman@rblsomme.org
Tel 0033 322 76 29 60
Mobile 0033 674090882