KIRKY Posted 15 June , 2021 Share Posted 15 June , 2021 Morning, anyone tell me when you can visit the tank this year, hopefully over there end on November. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johntaylor Posted 15 June , 2021 Share Posted 15 June , 2021 (edited) Hi Tony, I'm hoping to get over there in November as well but have no idea at this stage whether it will be possible. I would suggest contacting the tourist office in Cambrai to find out the latest status - but bear in mind it could change: http://www.amazing-cambrai.com/visit-tank-deborah.html All the best, John Edited 15 June , 2021 by johntaylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRKY Posted 15 June , 2021 Author Share Posted 15 June , 2021 1 hour ago, johntaylor said: Hi Tonuy, I'm hoping to get over there in November as well but have no idea at this stage whether it will be possible. I would suggest contacting the tourist office in Cambrai to find out the latest status - but bear in mind it could change: http://www.amazing-cambrai.com/visit-tank-deborah.html All the best, John Thanks John , enjoyed your book! tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johntaylor Posted 15 June , 2021 Share Posted 15 June , 2021 Thanks Tony - I loved researching and writing it, and I'm so pleased that came across! There are normally some events to mark the anniversary of the battle in November and I'll be hoping to go across this year, having missed out last time. But everything is so uncertain and we'll just have to wait and see. Anyway, I'll hope to see you there! All the best, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRKY Posted 25 June , 2021 Author Share Posted 25 June , 2021 Tried to email the address on the website but returned unknown? Anyone got another email address? Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippe Gorczynski Posted 3 July , 2021 Share Posted 3 July , 2021 Hi Tony, Hi John, Good to be back on GWF after more than 20 years of silence! the “Cambrai Tank1917” is open : 1) from now to the 15th of September Every Day 13.30 to 17.30 2) 16th of September to 30th of November Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday : 13.30 to 17.30 The annual ceremony organisés by the friends will be organisés by our group the “Friends of Deborah”on Saturday the 20th & Sunday the 21th of November 2021, in going that “COVID 21” will let us quiet! The program will be soon on track. Best for you philippe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johntaylor Posted 3 July , 2021 Share Posted 3 July , 2021 Great to have you back on GWF Philippe, and thanks for the update on museum opening. I plan to be there for the annual ceremony in November if at all possible! All the best, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRKY Posted 5 July , 2021 Author Share Posted 5 July , 2021 On 03/07/2021 at 09:44, Philippe Gorczynski said: Hi Tony, Hi John, Good to be back on GWF after more than 20 years of silence! the “Cambrai Tank1917” is open : 1) from now to the 15th of September Every Day 13.30 to 17.30 2) 16th of September to 30th of November Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday : 13.30 to 17.30 The annual ceremony organisés by the friends will be organisés by our group the “Friends of Deborah”on Saturday the 20th & Sunday the 21th of November 2021, in going that “COVID 21” will let us quiet! The program will be soon on track. Best for you philippe HI Philippe thanks for your message, how do I book for 2 people? tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted 4 November , 2021 Share Posted 4 November , 2021 No need to book, it is a museum. You just show up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippe Gorczynski Posted 4 November , 2021 Share Posted 4 November , 2021 Hi Marco, you are right. No need to book except for a group who want a guide. actually the museum is open to the public each Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 13.30 to 17.30. Hi John, as I am still breathing I can also provide some information! Like the last 23 years, each week end the closest of the 20th of November with my friends we managed a ceremony to the men who went over the top with the tanks. Nothing as changed this year! Our annual ceremony “Feux de la Mémoire” will take place on Saturday the 20th of November at 18.00. The museum will be open for free for a visit just after the ceremony. A lay of wreath is also planned at Louverval memorial the following day at 11.00 Kindest regards philippe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle of loos Posted 5 November , 2021 Share Posted 5 November , 2021 (edited) good morning, Do you need the sanitary pass to participate in the ceremony as well as visit the museum? thank you in advance for the answer. Kind regards michel (from France) bonjour, faut il le passe sanitaire pour participer à la cérémonie ainsi que visiter le musée? merci par avance pour la réponse. cordialement michel (de France) Edited 5 November , 2021 by battle of loos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippe Gorczynski Posted 5 November , 2021 Share Posted 5 November , 2021 Dear Michel, this is a good question! Pass is greatly recommended. To go in the cemetery, mask, distanciation and no contact (hands’checking etc.) is requested. Checking of the health pass will be done. I a sorry, no alternative to enter in the museum. autotest are not anymore valid since the 15th of October. For the UK visitors, rules are a bit complicated. The QR code from NHS is not recognized with the app “TACverif” (TousAntiCovidVerification). I know it is complicated but people has to register in the “TAC” (TousAntiCovid) and to coordinate the NHS code with the one of the TAC. It is better to make it before visiting France as the result doesn’t seems immediate. Without that document the visit in France could become a nightmare! No restaurant, no museum, no bar, etc.). Kindest regards philippe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle of loos Posted 6 November , 2021 Share Posted 6 November , 2021 On 11/5/2021 at 3:03 PM, Philippe Gorczynski said: Dear Michel, this is a good question! Pass is greatly recommended. To go in the cemetery, mask, distanciation and no contact (hands’checking etc.) is requested. Checking of the health pass will be done. I a sorry, no alternative to enter in the museum. autotest are not anymore valid since the 15th of October. For the UK visitors, rules are a bit complicated. The QR code from NHS is not recognized with the app “TACverif” (TousAntiCovidVerification). I know it is complicated but people has to register in the “TAC” (TousAntiCovid) and to coordinate the NHS code with the one of the TAC. It is better to make it before visiting France as the result doesn’t seems immediate. Without that document the visit in France could become a nightmare! No restaurant, no museum, no bar, etc.). Kindest regards philippe thank's for your answer. michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Rayner Posted 6 November , 2021 Share Posted 6 November , 2021 On 05/11/2021 at 14:03, Philippe Gorczynski said: For the UK visitors, rules are a bit complicated. The QR code from NHS is not recognized with the app “TACverif” (TousAntiCovidVerification). I know it is complicated but people has to register in the “TAC” (TousAntiCovid) and to coordinate the NHS code with the one of the TAC. It is better to make it before visiting France as the result doesn’t seems immediate. Without that document the visit in France could become a nightmare! No restaurant, no museum, no bar, etc.). We have just returned from France having used our NHS Covid Pass-for travel-with no trouble at all. Both a printed version-before we left-and a QR code on the mobile phone. It must have the second inoculation QR code! George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippe Gorczynski Posted 6 November , 2021 Share Posted 6 November , 2021 Hi George, This is good to know. If so the situation has improve on the right way. I hope you have had a lovely time. Philippe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippe Gorczynski Posted 6 November , 2021 Share Posted 6 November , 2021 This is on uk.ambafrance.org This is a screen copy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Rayner Posted 7 November , 2021 Share Posted 7 November , 2021 A lovely time thank you around Mers-les-Bains and Le Treport George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johntaylor Posted 26 November , 2021 Share Posted 26 November , 2021 Just a quick note to thank Philippe and his friends in the Association du Tank de Flesquières for organising an unforgettable weekend to mark the anniversary of the Battle of Cambrai. Events were scaled down for obvious reasons, and there were only a few British people in attendance, but as always it was a very moving tribute to everyone who took part in the battles there in 1917 and 1918. I've attached a few photos showing the initial gathering at the Monument des Nations, the larger ceremony on Saturday night with the 'Feux de la Mémoire', and the lights marking the graves of Deborah's crew. As usual there was a reception in the new museum housing Deborah, and a dinner in the local Salle des Fêtes. It was great to see everyone again, and to know that you're continuing to honour their memory in this way. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickaren Posted 28 November , 2021 Share Posted 28 November , 2021 Thanks for posting the photo's John. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fattyowls Posted 28 November , 2021 Share Posted 28 November , 2021 Excellent photos John, but then you are on a roll if you will pardon the unintended out of date 35mm pun; your picture of Lochnagar is superb. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyne Posted 28 November , 2021 Share Posted 28 November , 2021 Nice pictures !! M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulTudge1916 Posted 28 November , 2021 Share Posted 28 November , 2021 Impressive piece of kit. Good to see the memory being kept alive. PT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johntaylor Posted 30 November , 2021 Share Posted 30 November , 2021 I agree, we should be very grateful to Philippe and his team of friends and supporters in France for commemorating the Battle of Cambrai in this way every year. Also many thanks for the comments about the photos. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 30 June , 2022 Admin Share Posted 30 June , 2022 @Philippe Gorczynski will the museum be open next Thursday afternoon please? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippe Gorczynski Posted 30 June , 2022 Share Posted 30 June , 2022 Hello Michelle, Thank you for your interest. Yes, the museum is actually open every day from 1.30 to 5.30 pm. i wish you a nice visit. I will try to be there if my work allow me to do it. All the best Philippe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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