Fellowship Notice
Mike Peters writes:
The Guild Council is very pleased to announce that it has
approved the application of Tim Saunders for Fellowship status. Tim is the
first member to achieve Fellowship status and as Chairman I congratulate him
wholeheartedly on behalf of the Council and the entire membership. It is hoped
that Tim will be presented with his award at the AGM in November. Well done
Tim!
Closure of the Australian
Corps Memorial Park at Le Hamel
Mike Peters writes:
Members planning Anzac tours should be aware the Australian
Corps Memorial Park is closed - information is vague, the following is
extracted from the Australian Govt website:
The Memorial of Le Hamel is closed for maintenance works
until early October. For more detail about the Australian memorial please click
on www.somme-battlefields.com
or www.anzac-france.com
The road leading up to the memorial is closed to vehicles -
groups have been continuing to access the site on foot. Last week there were no
works in progress, members are asked to inform the secretary of any changes to
the current unsatisfactory situation.
Amended Validation
Brochure
Christopher Newbould writes:
The amended validation brochure is on track for publication
at the end of June and members will be informed when this happens. In the
meantime those in the validation process should carry on as they are.
Gallipoli
Stephen John writes:
A Gallipoli update ... The West Krithia road between Twelve
Tree Copse and the Helles Memorial is closed due to road resurfacing. Even
though works began in late April, we have no indication when this will be
completed. Therefore access to W Beach, Lancashire Landing CWGC Cemetery, X
Beach and the southern part of Gully Ravine, can be made on foot only.
Asbestos in Gas Masks and
Helmets HSE Warning
John Greenacre writes:
For those of you using props on tour - I'm sure we're all
aware of this on the gas masks but the advice on helmets is a new one on me!
See the attached or link...
Airborne Museum St Mere
Eglise
Andrew Duff writes:
On visiting the museum today I found that both the new
museum hall was open as was the new road and car parks. The best way in now is
straight across at the roundabout and behind the hotel once you leave the dual
carriageway. The new museum hall, whilst short on artefacts, has an excellent
start simulating a C 47 flight into US DZs . Sadly entrance and exit not
signed , enter through left hand door and exit through right hand one.
Hill 60 access
Mike Peters writes:
From June 2nd till November 15th 2014, the
Zwarteleenstraat will not be accessible for traffic. Pedestrians and cyclists
will still have access. Coaches have no access to the parking at Hill 60, but
have to turn left and use the dead end of the Zwarteleenstraat.
D Day Club Annual Dinner
James Dinsdale writes:
The Fifth Annual (black tie) Dinner of the D-Day Club which
is being held in the Trafalgar Room at the Victory Services Club, London on
Saturday 14th June, 7.00pm for 7.45pm.
The D-Day Club was set-up by the North Middlesex Branch of
the Normandy Veterans Association to perpetuate the spirit of those who gave so
much to protect our country from tyranny after D-Day 6 June 1944.
There are a number of Normandy Veterans who will be in
attendance to talk to about their experiences, they will have a Scout Guard of
Honour.
Tickets are limited and available at £60 to members of the
Guild. The price includes a three course dinner with coffee and wine. Tickets
can be obtained from me - ring 07872 187846 or e-mail ajdinsdale@hotmail.co.uk
Badged Guides Dinner 8th
August 2014
Graeme Cooper writes:
The following ‘Badged Ones’ are gathering for the 4th Badged
Guides Dinner in London on 8 August
If there are anymore ‘Badged Ones’ who want to meet in an
exclusive and memorable London venue to swing the ‘Battle lamp’
and enjoy the camaraderie of that ‘journey’ that won for us
‘The Badge of our craft’ then e-mail Graeme Cooper at cooper@waterlootours.co.uk
John Cotterill
Chris Scott
Tim Stoneman
Tim Saunders
Tony Scott
Paul Oldfield
Mike Sheil
Mike Scott
Terry Webb
Bob Brunsdon
Graeme Cooper
Best Regards
Tony Smith
Guild Secretary
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