KIRKY Posted 9 October , 2017 Share Posted 9 October , 2017 Anyone know if this is on this Saturday or Sunday? Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesa Posted 9 October , 2017 Share Posted 9 October , 2017 Good morning Tony, According to the website there are tours on both days but not on Mondays but whether this is up to date I don't know. Apparently there are 2 daily tours at 11am and 3pm but you need to pre-book. If I were you I'd call them: Thiepval Wood Tours March-November Tuesday-Sunday 11am or 3pm by prior arrangement. No Tours on Mondays Closed December-February Location: Route de St.Pierre Divion, 80300, Thiepval, France. Latitude 50.0652671 Longitude 2.675322899999969 Contact details: Tel: (0033) 3 22 74 87 14, email: ulstertower@sommeassociation.com or sommeassociation@btconnect.com Best wishes Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted 9 October , 2017 Share Posted 9 October , 2017 is there a web site about the tour also how long does it take, just thinking do they allow dogs or wondering how long ours would have to sit in the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mva Posted 9 October , 2017 Share Posted 9 October , 2017 46 minutes ago, chaz said: is there a web site about the tour also how long does it take, just thinking do they allow dogs or wondering how long ours would have to sit in the car. twitter : https://twitter.com/sommeassoc?lang=fr website : http://www.sommeassociation.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRKY Posted 9 October , 2017 Author Share Posted 9 October , 2017 Thanks guys Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRKY Posted 11 October , 2017 Author Share Posted 11 October , 2017 Have emailed both contacts and not heard anything back. Any one been there recently? Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRKY Posted 11 October , 2017 Author Share Posted 11 October , 2017 I just rang and Teddy and his wife are back for a couple of weeks, booked for Saturday. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted 11 October , 2017 Share Posted 11 October , 2017 ah, maybe why I haven't had a reply yet then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRKY Posted 11 October , 2017 Author Share Posted 11 October , 2017 1 hour ago, chaz said: ah, maybe why I haven't had a reply yet then. There are limited tours as theyare short staffed, not doing them Sunday. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted 11 October , 2017 Share Posted 11 October , 2017 yes, just checked. had a reply but no mention of how long the tour is. I suppose if its not too hot Stormm will be ok in the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesa Posted 12 October , 2017 Share Posted 12 October , 2017 From memory Chaz it's about an hour and well worth doing. Also I don't see why you couldn't take your dog if on a lead but you obviously need to check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted 12 October , 2017 Share Posted 12 October , 2017 thanks for that, will probably keep her in the car after giving her a walk first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRKY Posted 17 October , 2017 Author Share Posted 17 October , 2017 Went on the tour on Saturday and as usual was great, hosted by Teddy, although my 5th one he still brings out new info every time, not to be missed! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesa Posted 17 October , 2017 Share Posted 17 October , 2017 Totally agree Tony, very atmospheric and inspiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mva Posted 17 October , 2017 Share Posted 17 October , 2017 3 hours ago, KIRKY said: Went on the tour on Saturday and as usual was great, hosted by Teddy, although my 5th one he still brings out new info every time, not to be missed! Tony what about your dog ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mills-bomb Posted 17 October , 2017 Share Posted 17 October , 2017 2 hours ago, mva said: what about your dog ? I expect he enjoyed it too, lots of trees! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart T Posted 17 October , 2017 Share Posted 17 October , 2017 Looking on a map, the Wood goes for some distance along the east side of the river between Authuille and Miraumont. How much of it do they own and where exactly does the tour cover, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick D Posted 17 October , 2017 Share Posted 17 October , 2017 5 hours ago, Stuart T said: Looking on a map, the Wood goes for some distance along the east side of the river between Authuille and Miraumont. How much of it do they own and where exactly does the tour cover, please? Don’t know how much they own but the tour enters the wood behind the Connaught cemetery and extends 50m each way if I remember correctly . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart T Posted 18 October , 2017 Share Posted 18 October , 2017 That's good - exactly where Willie McBride fought on 22 April 1916. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted 18 October , 2017 Share Posted 18 October , 2017 as in my sig, great uncle Arthur is in Connaught, passed by today. unfortunately school trip today so not allowed on the 11am one so have booked for tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRKY Posted 18 October , 2017 Author Share Posted 18 October , 2017 3 hours ago, Stuart T said: That's good - exactly where Willie McBride fought on 22 April 1916. We visited his grave at the weekend and played Eric Bogles song as we stood over it, very moving. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart T Posted 18 October , 2017 Share Posted 18 October , 2017 Did the same in April, the day before his anniversary but we sat down with him! I made a video and the birdsong was louder than the music. Very nice place, even a few trains to watch through the trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted 19 October , 2017 Share Posted 19 October , 2017 went over today, weather good not too warm, stormm sat in the car. Teddy was in fine form and the trenches over the valley showed up well. 3 couples then a coach of REME turned up so a bit packed through the woods. will definitely go again in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cubin Posted 23 October , 2017 Share Posted 23 October , 2017 It's a small world. Went on the tour last Thursday, thoroughly enjoyed it. Chaz, that's me dead centre with my two pals behind me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mills-bomb Posted 23 October , 2017 Share Posted 23 October , 2017 7 hours ago, John Cubin said: It's a small world. Went on the tour last Thursday, thoroughly enjoyed it. Chaz, that's me dead centre with my two pals behind me. A right shady looking bunch! What's Teddy doing there? I thought he had retired [again] ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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