Great War Forum Conference and Dinner - fifth speaker announced!

[ianw]

Broomers - the spelling is right! It's Birmingham Alabama in 2011.

[AlanCurragh]

Sorry I won't be there, but could I observe that every time I see this topic header I become more irritated at the spelling of "Centre".

AAARRRRGGGHHH!!!!!

Sorry about that, it has been amended!

[Steven Broomfield]

Too kind. Standards, and all that.

[AlanCurragh]

Bumping this up again...and thanks to those who have paid deposits this week

[Ken Lees]

It was better when Magic Rat was organising it. Aaaah.. the good old days...

[Matt Dixon]

I'll be there.

[AlanCurragh]

Another reminder - don't be shy if you are a new member, this is open to everyone. Let me know or post here if you have any questions

Thanks

Alan

[Brian Curragh]

Deposit just paid!

[angelab]

Cheque in post today!

Angela

[Neil Mackenzie]

Alan.

Hopefully my cheque arrived. I know it is early days but how many have you got so far?

Cheers.

Neil

[Pete1052]

Now that I'm about to be gainfully employed again I might have the money to fly over and attend. I might even ask for a 20-minute speaking slot so I could talk about the Great War from the American perspective. Also I'd get to see the lovely Ms. Pighills in the flesh.

[Pighills]

[AlanCurragh]

Bumping this again - and the first two speakers will be announced this weekend...

Alan

[Roger H]

and the first two speakers will be announced this weekend...

Alan

Oh Alan, you little teaser!

Roger

[Brian Curragh]

He's been watching that Strictly Come Dancing again...."and the first speaker to talk next year is......" Please say there won't be a dance-off?

[Roy Evans]

He's been watching that Strictly Come Dancing again.... Please say there won't be a dance-off?

If there is, will it be the Military two-step?

Roy

[Martin Bennitt]

If there is, will it be the Military two-step?

Roy

or the dashing white sergeant?

cheers Martin B

[Roy Evans]

or the dashing white sergeant?

cheers Martin B

Perhaps 'The Gay Gordons'?

Roy

[AlanCurragh]

[Guest KevinEndon]

they may well dance to Mouldy old dough by ........................or HAPPY TALK by ................ even Magic by.............

Kevin

[ianw]

After the tea-dance , a break for bingo and a sing-a-long would be no bad thing.

[John_Hartley]

Deposit paid.

By the by, can I have a stall to flog the book to the rare GWF member who hadnt already used the forum facility to snap up a discounted pre-order from Amazon (Pen & Sword have a current publication date of 18/11 - although I'm not holding my breath)

John

[AlanCurragh]

Hold on to your hats, folks - but now three speakers to be announced tomorrow! And if anyone wants to volunteer, please feel free to get in touch

Alan

[AlanCurragh]

Ok - next April 2nd in Birmingham, we have the following to look forward to -

Peter Hart - "Helles - the real fight for Gallipoli"

Jack Sheldon - "Soden's Success: The 26th Reserve Division on the Somme"

Alan Wakefield - "Mountains, Mules & Malaria - Soldiering with the British Salonika Force 1915-1918"

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There will be five speakers in all - much the same format as last year's event. Any questions, please let me know - and if you want to attend, the cost for the day (including lunch, tea, and coffee) is £25 and £20 for dinner in the evening. A £10 deposit secures your place...

Many thanks

Alan

[joanbelge]

As a relative new member I feel a little bit intimidated by the expertise of others but can I ask if the conference is appropriate for members who are more interested in the social aspects of the Great War rather than military

Joan