Brian Curragh Posted 13 August , 2009 Share Posted 13 August , 2009 Bruce All good ideas - I think Alan is waiting to finalise the fifth speaker before he can put the agenda to bed - in the interim, the details so far are contained here - GWF Conference and Dinner. As for trade stands - I think that is on the cards as long as they are appropriate - certainly the speakers will bring along copies of their books for sale I would imagine. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel Posted 20 August , 2009 Share Posted 20 August , 2009 Now staying over on the Friday night as well as Saturday having managed to get some time off work - up for the curry, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 27 August , 2009 Author Share Posted 27 August , 2009 Just bumping this up - still lots of room for anyone who wants to come. A £10 deposit secures your place..... Thanks Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchtrotter Posted 27 August , 2009 Share Posted 27 August , 2009 Although I wont be there (in France) which is a shame as I only live five mins in a car away I can recommend The Royal Oak pub on the same road ( Pershore) as the Selly Park Tavern but about two miles out of town direction. A "real ale" pub, nice decor and a really good curry house down the road next to the Horse Shoes pub ( avoid at all costs) called the Balti Bazaar! Hope you all have a great time!!! TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 5 September , 2009 Author Share Posted 5 September , 2009 Bumping again - now 70 deposits received so will hopefully be a very enjoyable and interesting event Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17tankman Posted 5 September , 2009 Share Posted 5 September , 2009 Brian/Alan Did you get my £10 deposit as did not get a message Sent by paypal Simon (17tankman) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 5 September , 2009 Author Share Posted 5 September , 2009 Hi Simon - yes I did get that - sorry for not sending you a message Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 13 September , 2009 Author Share Posted 13 September , 2009 Another bump - please let me know if you are interested in the GWF conference/dinner Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 20 September , 2009 Author Share Posted 20 September , 2009 Martin Brown of "No Mans Land" has kindly agreed to speak at the conference - on the subject "Violets, Kangaroos and Bustards: The Plugstreet Project". In Martin's words - "When Australian soldiers went in to action below the Messines Ridge in June 1917 they relied on training learned on Salisbury Plain. Using archaeological techniques it has been possible to see the remains of their training ground and to assess the value of that training by following them to the Messines front. However, the archaeological remains have also revealed other stories, including the importance of the mines, the travails of the returning civilians and the particular tale of one casualty, recovered after 91 years lost in Flanders." Still plenty of spaces left so please let me know if you are interested - the full details are all here - http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/i...howtopic=127802 Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantowi Posted 25 September , 2009 Share Posted 25 September , 2009 Do we have any idea of the final costs yet (still £25) and when you we need to pay by ? Cheers Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 25 September , 2009 Author Share Posted 25 September , 2009 Grant - final cost will be £25. I don't think I'll be asking for the balance to be paid until early next year In the meantime, just a reminder that there is still plenty of room, if anyone wants to come to the conference - and also please let me know if you want to run a stall, or maybe offer books for sale at the event. Thanks Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John(txic) Posted 25 September , 2009 Share Posted 25 September , 2009 Name Tags? Or is that a silly idea.....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orson Posted 25 September , 2009 Share Posted 25 September , 2009 No, John, I don't think that's a silly idea. I certainly wouldn't know who many people were. I've already mentioned this to Alan and we are looking into the various possibilities. So far they are ranging from hard plastic name tags to simple labels! Sue (aka Mrs MagicRat) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisharley9 Posted 25 September , 2009 Share Posted 25 September , 2009 Any IFTC members attending? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John(txic) Posted 25 September , 2009 Share Posted 25 September , 2009 Phew! So it's not just me, then...... Whilst I know the South Staffs posse, I am sure the bulk of other Forum members are strangers to me. And wearing my GWF badge would be of little use, I feel. Wouldn't it be good if the badge could also display the Avatar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 25 September , 2009 Author Share Posted 25 September , 2009 Any IFTC members attending? Chris Yes, Chris - at least half a dozen, from a quick glance at the list Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisharley9 Posted 25 September , 2009 Share Posted 25 September , 2009 Alan thanks very much - can I have a badge with Gravefinder General on it Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 4 October , 2009 Author Share Posted 4 October , 2009 Another bump - please let me know if you are interested in the GWF conference/dinner - full details here - http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/i...howtopic=127802 Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce Posted 4 October , 2009 Share Posted 4 October , 2009 My name badge can include my real name..... Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel Posted 4 October , 2009 Share Posted 4 October , 2009 Name badges and Dinner for me and Mrs Squirrel please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Dixon Posted 5 October , 2009 Share Posted 5 October , 2009 Although I wont be there (in France) which is a shame as I only live five mins in a car away I can recommend The Royal Oak pub on the same road ( Pershore) as the Selly Park Tavern but about two miles out of town direction. A "real ale" pub, nice decor and a really good curry house down the road next to the Horse Shoes pub ( avoid at all costs) called the Balti Bazaar! Hope you all have a great time!!! TT Do you mean The British Oak in Stirchley? If so, it's owned by one of my best mates from the rugby club, and I agree it's a fine establishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 17 October , 2009 Author Share Posted 17 October , 2009 Another bump - please let me know if you are interested in the GWF conference/dinner - full details here - http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/i...howtopic=127802 Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Maier Posted 17 October , 2009 Share Posted 17 October , 2009 The truncation breaks that link. This should work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 18 October , 2009 Author Share Posted 18 October , 2009 Oops - thanks for correcting that Clive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete1052 Posted 26 October , 2009 Share Posted 26 October , 2009 Will Brummie-English interpreters be available at the Birmingham airport and the conference facility? It is said that Chris Baker speaks English just like an Englishman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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