A Happy New Year to all
our Members!!
Secretary Address
Secretary writes:
Some folk are still sending things to my old address in
Wales. Please note my new address which is given at the bottom of this email.
American Civil War Round
Table
Peter Gasgoyne-Lockwood writes:
American Civil War Round Table, UK. Meeting 17 January
at the Civil Service Club, 13.30 start. Subject Ranald 'Bad Hand'
MacKenzie. 'The most promising young officer in the Army' General
US Grant.
Contact Peter Gasgoyne-Lockwood oldcount@aol.com
The influence of German
officers on the Turkish military campaigns in the Great War
Tony Coutts-Britton writes:
An old buddy from the USA, Dr Bill Anderson, is researching
the influence of German officers on the Turkish military campaigns in the Great
War. He has come to me with a request to be put in touch with anyone who is
knowledgeable in this area, with a specific reference to time and place. He has
specifically asked whether there is anyone in the Guild who who can assist with
additional research into what might be available about the Ottoman/German
forces and the Sinai Campaign in the summer 1916?
If you can help please contact me at acoutts_britton@hotmail.co.uk
Thiepval Visitor Centre
Piers Storie-Puch writes:
Work will be carried out at The Centre which may
require it to be closed for short periods; starting c mid Feb to
mid-April 2015. This is to do with the archaeological surveying of the
site in preparation for the building extension to The Centre. The closures will
be for short periods (1 - 2 hours) during the 1 to 2 months digging phase, if
and when "Sécurité Civile" decides. I am not certain yet if this work
will affect the normal access to the CCWGC Memorial
Validation Event Swindon
Area – 7/8 March 2015
Alison Hine writes:
A Validation Event will take place based on the Cold Harbour
Inn, Blunsdon Nr Swindon on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th March 2015. There
will be five Validation sessions spread over the two days plus a one hour tour
of the Battle of Lechlade led by Chris Scott. As well as candidates we
need an audience and validators so all are welcome – up to a maximum of 20 –
30. The event cost will be a flat rate of £25 for
candidates/audience members and £10 for validators. Accommodation and
food are not provided but are available at own expense. The Cold Harbour
Inn is next to the Premier Inn, Swindon North, where accommodation may be
booked. Current online rates per room are £39.00 fixed or £70
flexible. For those staying overnight dinner will be at own expense in
the Cold harbour Inn followed by a fiendish British Military History Quiz
organised by Chris Scott.
Those wishing to attend should apply on the attached form to
Ian Gumm ian@inthefootsteps.com
Those wishing to validate should contact Alison Hine on valsec@gbg-international.com but
please note there is already a reserve list for Assignment One attempts.
Somme Validation Day 30th
January 2015
Secretary writes:
A validation day has been arranged in the Somme area on the
30th January 2015. Those wishing to undertake assignments 1, 5 or 6 are asked
to send their details to Alison Hine asap. The event is open to all - not just
members based in France. If there are enough people form the UK interested in
attending, group transport will be arranged.
If you would like to attempt validation please send your
details to Alison Hine at valsec@gbg-international.com.
If you would like to attend please send your details to Mike Peters at chairman@gbg-international.com
Currently there are five candidates who have put their names
forward for validation:
Adrian Ridley-Jones
Bob Gallagher
Chris Nation
Robin Burrows-Ellis
Andrew Spooner.
Best Regards
Tony Smith
Guild Secretary
International Guild
of Battlefield Guides
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