New Members
Jo Hook writes:
We welcome the following new members into the Guild:
·
Martin Shakespeare from Shropshire joins. His
interests are Ypres, Kemmel Hill & Locre, The Yser Front, The Home Front in
the Great War
·
Edwin Popken from The Netherlands joins. His
interests are Market Garden, Veritable, Ardennes, Liberation, South Netherlands
·
Francesco Di Cintio from Italy joins. His
interests are the Deployment of the British Airborne forces during WWII
(Africa, Sicily Italy Normandy Arnhem) Allied Campaign in Italy (1943-1945)
relationship between Special Forces and Italian Partisans and Falklands Ward
Normandy Recce 12th - 17th
September 2014
Secretary writes:
The planning for the Normandy Recce tour due to take place
between the 12th - 17th September is now largely complete and so far the
following members have indicated that they will be coming:
·
Tony Smith
·
Ian Mitchell
·
John Greene
·
Hugh & Mrs Jenner
·
Nigel Dunkerley
·
Mike Jarmain
·
Derek Young
·
Chris Payne
·
Robin Burrows-Ellis
·
Adrian Ridley-Jones
·
Bob Brunsdon
·
Johnny Walker
Maybes are
·
Wybo Boersma
·
Terry Webb
·
Paul Oldfield
·
Mike Scott
As a preamble Paul Oldfield will be leading a tour on the
11th which will look at activity this side of the Channel. This will include a
tour of Southwick House where the main planning took place.
I will shortly be organising the accommodation so if any other
member would like to join what promises to be a very informative and
educational trip please could they let me know asap.
Help Wanted
Patrick Stace writes:
I am currently undertaking an MA in war studies at the
University of Birmingham, my dissertation examines the reasons behind the
British infantry shortage that occurred in 1944.
As part of my research I have put together a short
questionnaire, aimed at Second World War veterans and I would like to ask
fellow guild members for assistance with its distribution. If they know any
veterans who would complete the questionnaire for me I will be more than happy
to supply copies of it and will include a pre-paid self-addressed envelope for
its return. I would be most grateful for any assistance in this matter.
If anybody is able to help in this endeavour please contact me via email.
pstace@live.com
Badged Guides Dinner
Graeme Cooper writes:
The undermentioned Badged Guides have registered for the 4th
Annual Badged Guides Dinner in London on 8th August.
There is a limit of 24 places at this year’s very special
venue. Deadline for registration is 10 June in order to calculate prices.
Bids soonest please to Graeme Cooper cooper@waterlootours.co.uk
8 places remain – first come first served
·
Bob Darby
·
Christopher Newbould
·
John Cotterill
·
Chris Scott
·
Tim Stoneman
·
Peter Hewlett - Smith
·
Alan Wood
·
Tim Saunders
·
Tony Scott
·
Paul Oldfield
·
Mike Sheil
·
Mike Scott
·
Terry Webb
·
Bob Brunsdon
·
Graeme Cooper
Regards
Graeme
Q Ships, Convoys and U
Boats A Riverside Walk 18.30-21.00 Tuesday 17 June 2014 Tower Hill Westminster
London
Secretary writes:
Members may be interested in the following:
The naval side of WW1 is the forgotten front.
The WW1 U boat war against Britain was a key part of German strategy and
one that nearly brought Britain to its knees. It has not had as much publicity
as the Western Front, but it was a matter of life and death for the British
population who faced starvation if the Germans succeeded.
In 1914 the Port of London was one of the main ports in the
world. The Thames was a focal point for trade and for the merchant
ships which rang the gauntlet of the U Boats. Along the Thames are memorials to
the naval war, including two veteran ships as well as sculptures and
plaques. Tower Hill was selected as the location of the memorial to the
Merchant Men who lost their lives both world wars. This walk starts at
Tower Hill Tube Station at 18.30 and ends at Westminster around 21.00 in front
of the modern Ministry of Defence and the naval memorials a short walk from
Trafalgar Square and Nelson's Column.
The walk will be led by Frank Baldwin the Chairman of the
Battlefields Trust. Bring some money for refreshments en route and clothing
appropriate for the weather. We will be holding an Act of Remembrance at
the Tower Hill Memorial to the Missing.
The tour is free for Battlefields Trust Members. Non-members
are asked to make a donation of £5 via Just Giving, using the link to the
right, and email helen@battlefieldstrust.org
to let us know that you are attending, so we can manage the number of stewards
we may need.
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally
secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or
send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the
charity. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and cutting
costs for the charity.
BBC News
·
Weymouth remembers D-Day invasion role - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-27619248
·
D-Day bagpipes in Liverpool en route for
Normandy anniversary - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-27362098
·
Vintage D-Day military vehicles depart for
France - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-27633057
·
World War One poet Hedd Wyn's home gets £2.8m
boost - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-27610151
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