17107BM Posted 14 May , 2017 Share Posted 14 May , 2017 Hello all. Looking to be there for the Centenary, Just to ask, would I be best advised to leave the car in Ypres given the security situation around these events these days? And if so, Is there any transport from Ypres to Messines public or other wise. We thought about walking it, But the age factor made us reconsider. Thanks for any advice Pals. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battlefield Photography Posted 16 May , 2017 Share Posted 16 May , 2017 Been there a few weeks ago. If you like a small walk you can park your car in Wijtschate .About half an hour walk to Mesen. Enjoy your stay! Grtz, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inishowen Posted 17 May , 2017 Share Posted 17 May , 2017 There is a pretty good bus service from the square in Ieper to Messine, costs very little. Can't remember what the bus number is I'm afraid but it should be easy to find out once you get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17107BM Posted 17 May , 2017 Author Share Posted 17 May , 2017 Thanks for your replies Pals. I will look to see If there are any organized transport from Ypres, given that there are some that don't have a car. Any further help welcome. Cheers all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted 17 May , 2017 Share Posted 17 May , 2017 just a thought... one thing to factor in to your visit is , this year celebrations of the Somme had places reserved for dignataries and big event. do you know if any are planned for Messines. ie, roads close, access to certain areas by ballot only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inishowen Posted 18 May , 2017 Share Posted 18 May , 2017 I know we had to apply for tickets for the event at the Island of Ireland Peace Park and Round Tower at 14.00. According to local Belgian media HRH Prince William and his wife will be attending so that will probably up the security level a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Tom Posted 18 May , 2017 Share Posted 18 May , 2017 It appears, from Google, that the Irish Government and the Northern Ireland Office can provide detail. Just in case you were not aware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardOS Posted 18 May , 2017 Share Posted 18 May , 2017 From the Irish Times yesterday: http://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/enda-kenny-to-attend-battle-of-messines-ridge-centenary-1.3086830 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17107BM Posted 19 May , 2017 Author Share Posted 19 May , 2017 On 18/05/2017 at 00:16, chaz said: just a thought... one thing to factor in to your visit is , this year celebrations of the Somme had places reserved for dignataries and big event. do you know if any are planned for Messines. ie, roads close, access to certain areas by ballot only. Hello. This being my point. At our age and condition, and from what i have found on the net. We would do best to get transport from Ypres if possible, Hope to find some.. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted 20 May , 2017 Share Posted 20 May , 2017 12 hours ago, 17107BM said: Hello. This being my point. At our age and condition, and from what i have found on the net. We would do best to get transport from Ypres if possible, Hope to find some.. Cheers A taxi would surely be your best bet. Vlaamse Taxis are usually reliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvkpaulsutton Posted 1 June , 2017 Share Posted 1 June , 2017 For those interested to commemorate the centenary of the battle of Messines I have written an article entitled 'Casualty Evacuation Scheme, Battle of Messines, 7-12 June 1917' which is available for free download from my personal website: http://www.pshistory.com/articles/casualty-evacuation-scheme-battle-of-messines-7-june-1917/ There are also lots of photos on my Messines100 Facebook page as well: https://www.facebook.com/Messines100/ Thanks Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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