Saturday 29 November 2014

Guild Update 18th November 2014



New Members

Jo Hook writes:

We welcome the following new members into the Guild:

·               Terry Whenham from Northampton joins. His interests are Western Front Ypres/Somme and Loos
·               Robert Deere from Exeter joins. His interests are Italy WW2 & WW1 Western Front WW1 Napoleonic, Agincourt/Crecy
·               Richard Cast from Kent joins. His interests are Western Front Ypres/Somme

Director of Validation

Secretary writes:

Christopher Newbould is stepping down as Director of Validation at the AGM.

Anyone wishing to be considered for the position of Director of Validation should immediately make themselves known to Tony Smith. A resolution to appoint will be put from the floor at the AGM in respect of any candidates. If no candidates put themselves forward for a vote at the AGM the Council will consider co-opting a replacement.

AGM Photographer

Secretary writes:

We are in need of a photographer to take pictures at the AGM. If you are able to help (you don't have to be a professional!!) please let me know.

Books for Sale

Vern Littley writes:

Members may be interested in a number of books available for sale from the Royal Artillery Institute - see the attached list.

Problems on Tour

Mike Peters writes:

Members may be interested in the ultimate problem on tour as experienced by Andrew Duff whilst he was guiding a party of Americans!!


Gallipoli

Simon Worrall writes:

Members may be interested in this publication about Gallipoli - Http://issuu.com/faircountmedia/docs/gallipoli_100/1 - some good stuff

Guild Christmas Lunch December 5th

Andy Thompson writes:

Our annual Christmas lunch is three weeks away. There are 6 places remaining if anyone finds that there diaries have changed and they are now free and able to attend. Please contact Andy Thompson info@eyewitnesstours.com to secure a place. Cost £35 with excellent company guaranteed.

Bastogne War Museum

Mike Peters writes:

Members may be interested in the attached notice about the Bastogne War Museum.

For the Fallen

Mike Sheil writes:

Members may be interested in this link to a spread of pictures shot for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission centenary book "For the Fallen".