Ian N Posted 18 May , 2011 Share Posted 18 May , 2011 Its in my diary!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fair Posted 11 July , 2011 Share Posted 11 July , 2011 It's in my diary too. Nothing much else in the diary for next year, so far.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pighills Posted 3 August , 2011 Share Posted 3 August , 2011 It's in our diary too now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony paley Posted 13 August , 2011 Share Posted 13 August , 2011 Alan, Please include me for next year. Tony P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 18 September , 2011 Author Share Posted 18 September , 2011 A quick update - two speakers confirmed and two in "advanced discussions". Will post more details shortly..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGM Posted 18 September , 2011 Share Posted 18 September , 2011 We wouldn't miss it after enjoying it so much last year, so Mr CGM and I will definitely be coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 7 October , 2011 Author Share Posted 7 October , 2011 OK then - time to name some names Gary Sheffield - "Douglas Haig in 1915: Commander of First Army" Richard Van Emden - "The Quick and the Dead: Fallen Soldiers and Their Families in the Great War" I've two other speakers signed up (one very much of our parish!) but will announce them shortly. I'll also start asking for deposits this weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianw Posted 7 October , 2011 Share Posted 7 October , 2011 Alan, Both of these would seem worth turning up for. Thanks for your efforts. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger H Posted 7 October , 2011 Share Posted 7 October , 2011 I've two other speakers signed up but will announce them shortly. Alan What a tease! But looking good so far Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel Posted 7 October , 2011 Share Posted 7 October , 2011 Well done Alan. Well worth a listen those two - plenty of books on sale as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianw Posted 7 October , 2011 Share Posted 7 October , 2011 It could be interesting to arrange a skype link from the conference to the excavation team at La Boiselle for an update on what might be happening there. I am sure some interesting questions would be forthcoming from the audience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 8 October , 2011 Author Share Posted 8 October , 2011 A speaker update (and all five are booked, I am just finalising the subjects of the talks): Gary Sheffield - "Douglas Haig in 1915: Commander of First Army" Richard Van Emden - "The Quick and the Dead: Fallen Soldiers and Their Families in the Great War" Andy Robertshaw - "Arms and the Man: The development of British infantry weapons and small unit tactics 1914-18" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMHart Posted 8 October , 2011 Share Posted 8 October , 2011 Looks like a great conference with the best array of speakers yet. I suspect that this year those who leave it late to book will not get in! Put me down for one ticket please! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 8 October , 2011 Author Share Posted 8 October , 2011 Thanks Pete....and here is an updated list with our fourth esteemed speaker Gary Sheffield - "Douglas Haig in 1915: Commander of First Army" Richard Van Emden - "The Quick and the Dead: Fallen Soldiers and Their Families in the Great War" Andy Robertshaw - "Arms and the Man: The development of British infantry weapons and small unit tactics 1914-18" Chris Baker - "The Battle for Flanders: German defeat on the Lys, 1918" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel Posted 8 October , 2011 Share Posted 8 October , 2011 Please add my name to the list of attendees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMarsdin Posted 8 October , 2011 Share Posted 8 October , 2011 Mine too, please Alan. ....and the fifth speaker is ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockdoc Posted 8 October , 2011 Share Posted 8 October , 2011 And me, please, Alan. After enjoying the talks and socialising at the last two I am sure this will also be a great success. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianw Posted 8 October , 2011 Share Posted 8 October , 2011 Yes, this looks like a very good day in prospect indeed. We all need something to look forward to at the moment and the Conference is right at the top of the list. Well done, Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Bennitt Posted 8 October , 2011 Share Posted 8 October , 2011 me too please Alan, also for the third year running. cheers Martin B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st east yorks Posted 9 October , 2011 Share Posted 9 October , 2011 How many places are available? And when will you need confirmation/deposits by? Anthony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger H Posted 9 October , 2011 Share Posted 9 October , 2011 Great stuff Me for the third year running also. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 9 October , 2011 Author Share Posted 9 October , 2011 How many places are available? And when will you need confirmation/deposits by? Anthony. Anthony - I'll post with full details of how to attend later today - there will be about 150 spaces or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pighills Posted 9 October , 2011 Share Posted 9 October , 2011 A very close eye is being kept on this thread, a cheque will be written tonight and in the 1st class post. We will be there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Tucker Posted 9 October , 2011 Share Posted 9 October , 2011 I am off to Normandy this week and do not want to lose out if something is posted while away. I intend coming like last year and the year before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 9 October , 2011 Author Share Posted 9 October , 2011 OK folks - deposits now being accepted - see the initial post of this thread, or below. A tiny price increase from last year, alas..... -- The third annual Great War Forum conference will be at the Tally Ho in Birmingham again, on 24th March 2012 with the same format as the previous conferences - five speakers, starting at 10.30, finishing at 5.30, followed by dinner. The speakers are (with one more to be added) - Gary Sheffield - "Douglas Haig in 1915: Commander of First Army" Richard Van Emden - "The Quick and the Dead: Fallen Soldiers and Their Families in the Great War" Andy Robertshaw - "Arms and the Man: The development of British infantry weapons and small unit tactics 1914-18" Chris Baker - "The Battle for Flanders: German defeat on the Lys, 1918" The cost will be £26 per person, covering the conference, lunch and tea and coffee. Dinner will be £22. As with last year's event, pals will be more than welcome to bring along books to sell, or any display material you have. Please can you let me know you want to attend, by the payment of a £10 deposit. You can make your deposit either via a cheque or by using the Paypal link - details of both are here, and can also be accessed by the link in my signature - http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=169635 Any questions, please let me know Many thanks Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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