Guild Update 4th October 2014

100 Years of Gratitude

John Greene writes:

Members may be interested in the following article about the US involvment in WW1 which appeared in the NY Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/24/travel/100-years-of-gratitude.html?emc=eta1&_r=0

And also an article about Alvin York which mentions the Guild article on the same subject:

http://roadstothegreatwar-ww1.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/alvin-york-new-biography-of-hero-of.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+RoadsToTheGreatWar+%28Roads+to+the+Great+War%29

Brandhoek Access

Richard Peters writes:

I was in Ypres at the weekend; Road works now block the access to the Brandhoek CWGC cemeteries for coaches, though there is (tight) access for cars.

A Hundred Years on - the Great War and other Events on Cannock Chase

Bruce Littley writes:

Members may be interested to hear of the launch of Chris Johns new book which discussed Cannock Chase in the Great War. An information flyer is attached to this Update.

There is also a book launch on the 2nd November - see http://www.firstworldwarcentenary.co.uk/events/book-launch-100-years-on-the-great-war-on-cannock-chase/

Royal British Legion Ypres Branch Benefit Concert

Roger Steward writes:

Fellow Guild Members

I am delighted to invite yourselves and your clients to the Royal British Legion Ypres Branch benefit concert on Monday 27th October at the Stadsschouwburg Ypres starting at 3.00pm.

The concert features the Band of the Kings Division , the British Army's premier marching brass band and also the "Westenders" , straight from the West End of London to perform songs from the West End shows.

Attending the concert will be Ambassadors from the Commonwealth Countries , local Mayors , politicians and dignitaries. This promises to be a premier event.

The tickets are available on a donation basis , with a suggested donation being €25 per ticket.

All the proceeds will go towards the Branch and the Poppy Appeal which certainly is a worthwhile cause.

We would be honoured if yourself and any of your clients would like to attend. For your ticket requirements please contact myself on rogerrbl@icloud.com or on info@cavells.be

Fields of Battle Lands of Peace

Mike Shiel writes:

Members may be interested to read a recent Daily Mail article showing some of my photographs - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2775279/For-Fallen-Amazing-photos-capture-stories-far-flung-resting-places-Commonwealth-soldiers-died-First-World-War.html

Best Regards

Tony Smith

Guild Secretary