Ken Lees Posted 5 April , 2009 Share Posted 5 April , 2009 I've just been informed by the organised member of the household that we are off to the Somme next weekend, so will have a few days in the area from Saturday, 11th. Are there any events happening, or are there any Forum pals there at the same time? Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Curragh Posted 5 April , 2009 Share Posted 5 April , 2009 Ken We're over just before you - Tuesday 7th to Saturday 11th - only specific things so far are the 92nd anniversary ceremony at Vimy on Thursday 9th at 19:30 & one of Teddy's Thiepval Wood tours on Friday 10th at 15:00. I'll be wearing my Forum badge so if anyone spots us - say hello! Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick D Posted 5 April , 2009 Share Posted 5 April , 2009 I'm over 10th - 13th April ! Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-ted Posted 5 April , 2009 Share Posted 5 April , 2009 Easter Sunday 12th April. How about a meet at the Ulster Tower at 2pm? The bourse militaire is on in Albert on and there is one in Pozierers on the same day but by 2pm we should be ready for an egg and onion sanwich, a bag of Tatto cheese n onion crisps and a cup of Phoebe's tea. Then at 3pm you can all go off with Teddy for his tour.(If you book in advance) Any takers? Regards to all. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick D Posted 5 April , 2009 Share Posted 5 April , 2009 John, As you know my dad & myself will be across over the weekend as above, what is the event that you mention at Pozieres ? Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Lees Posted 5 April , 2009 Author Share Posted 5 April , 2009 The bourse militaire sounds good, and any excuse to visit Teddy & Phoebe will be seized upon. What time does either bourse start, and where exactly are they held? Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-ted Posted 5 April , 2009 Share Posted 5 April , 2009 Bourse militaire in Albert. Main square where the Marie is. If your facing the Marie there is a modern hall on your right. Thats the place. Pozierers; from Albert, pass Tommy's turn left towards Thiepval, hall is on right in 20 (or so) meters. Not sure of start time, 8.30ish. Will check and post here later. Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Lees Posted 5 April , 2009 Author Share Posted 5 April , 2009 Thanks John. I hope to be able to visit one or both and then meet up at the Ulster Tower in the afternoon. If only one bourse is possible, is one better then the other? Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-ted Posted 6 April , 2009 Share Posted 6 April , 2009 Thanks John. I hope to be able to visit one or both and then meet up at the Ulster Tower in the afternoon. If only one bourse is possible, is one better then the other? Ken Albert is the bigger and better event. Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchtrotter Posted 6 April , 2009 Share Posted 6 April , 2009 The Bourse at Poziere if anything like the one in Nov is low key, twenty tables max. Lot of relicy stuff, some WW11 and not much that got me excited. It starts early and if on the same day as the one at Albert you could do both. Regards TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-ted Posted 7 April , 2009 Share Posted 7 April , 2009 I can't understand why they don't have the Pozierers bourse on the Saturday. That way some of the trade might do both and up the quality. Be good to see anyone who can make it. Mick D. Tell JD I'm looking forward to seeing him again. regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Lees Posted 7 April , 2009 Author Share Posted 7 April , 2009 Ulster Tower at 2pm, Sunday - that's now fixed in my itinerary. And for recognition purposes at the bourse, I'll wear a badge that looks like my avatar - the T|9|KING's shoulder title. Looking forward to it. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-ted Posted 8 April , 2009 Share Posted 8 April , 2009 Hi Ken, just ask Teddy or Phoebe to point me out. Have you booked a tour of the wood? Regards John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Lees Posted 8 April , 2009 Author Share Posted 8 April , 2009 Will do, John. I haven't booked a tour, but I have done it 4 or 5 times before and will probably tag along again if there's one on. Teddy is a fascinating speaker and I never tire of listening. I wish I could speak with such passion and hold an audience's attention as he does on the tour. Here's a photo of Teddy taking us back in time, ably assisted by my son. It was a sobering thought to think of lads of his age here in different circumstances. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmac Posted 8 April , 2009 Share Posted 8 April , 2009 Ken, Sadly planned Easter trip postponed for reasons of incompetence (passport not renewed) and medical. Hoping to be out there Whitsun maybe for a week. Certainly could do with a break. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frajohn Posted 8 April , 2009 Share Posted 8 April , 2009 Hi Will be at the Bourse militaire in Albert. Will try and get to the Tower in the afternoon. It will depend on how well the wallpapering and painting is going. Anyone bored of the battlefields over Easter and is handy with roller or brush ....... John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1690philip Posted 8 April , 2009 Share Posted 8 April , 2009 Just went 31st March til the 4th April had a great time as I am sure you all have, enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Lees Posted 8 April , 2009 Author Share Posted 8 April , 2009 Will be at the Bourse militaire in Albert. Will try and get to the Tower in the afternoon. It will depend on how well the wallpapering and painting is going. Anyone bored of the battlefields over Easter and is handy with roller or brush ....... Hmmm... Battlefields or decorating... tough decision. But it's good to know there's good local man to take on for the decorating jobs. Hourly rate OK? Hope to see you, John. So now I'm going to be asking Teddy if he's seen John and/or John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-ted Posted 8 April , 2009 Share Posted 8 April , 2009 The Bourse in Albert opens to the public at 08:30hrs. Hey John....(Frajohn) were almost next door neighbours. Regards. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Lees Posted 16 April , 2009 Author Share Posted 16 April , 2009 Home again and looking forward to the next trip already. I didn't make the bourse at Albert and the one at Pozieres, unless I was there too late, was a bit grotty and not really worth browsing. Next time I'll make the effort to get into the one at Albert. It was a pleasure to meet up with John and John (and significant others) at the Ulster Tower and my son and I thoroughly enjoyed the chat over a hot beverage. My wife was a little disappointed when she found it that it hadn't been "just men talking about the war", but hey ho, the garden looked better on our return. The weather was great, too. Here's to the next time. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-ted Posted 16 April , 2009 Share Posted 16 April , 2009 Enjoyed meeting you, your lad and John. Keep in touch, we'll do it again. Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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