2009 battle Commemorations

Anyone planning to go over to Normandy in June or Arnhem in September 2009 ?:ukflag[1]:

Sadly Im away during the D-Day anniversary, but have booked up for September

 

I'm sure there will be one or two from here planning a trip over!

 

Might even try to be in Italy in May - don't forget the D Day Dodgers!

 

post it in the calender, all the dates that is...
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i want 2 go 2 gallipoli, but i not allowed...

 

Paul - last year you did Cassino - Anzio and Ortona - this year try the Gothic Line area - stay in Urbino and that will give you a central spot for the area - it's a beautiful area to visit, Ryanair go into Ancona every few days. Seven cemetery's to visit around there !
Cheers

 

post it in the calender, all the dates that is...
=]
i want 2 go 2 gallipoli, but i not allowed...

Good idea about the dates and the calender. I hope you do get to Gallipoli one day, as it is a beautiful, amazing place. I've met lots of Kiwis there over the years, especially in the ANZAC Bar in Ecebat!

 

Paul - last year you did Cassino - Anzio and Ortona - this year try the Gothic Line area - stay in Urbino and that will give you a central spot for the area - it's a beautiful area to visit, Ryanair go into Ancona every few days. Seven cemetery's to visit around there !
Cheers

Tom - we are already think along those lines. Flying into Pisa, then doing the Gothic Line around Florence and Fuda Gap, then across to the Adriatic side to explore there. Would like to make it up to the Po where my father was in April '45. You are right about Urbino; I stayed there in 2003; a fantastic place. And we found it good for exploring the Rimini area and up as far as Faenza.

 

<TABLE class=contentTable cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=boxPrefix>Itinerary NVA 2009

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News from the Honorary General Secretary mr. Peter L. Hodge:
Itinerary for 2009


Normandy
JUNE 5th:
1100 hours at 'Monty's Statue at Colleville-Montgomery, Parade and Service
1600 hours at Caen Memorial Garden, Service, Buffet Reception, Beating-the-Retreat

JUNE 6th:
1030 hours, Bayeux Cemetery., Parade and Service
1530 hours, Asnelles., Parade & Service
1700 hours, Arromanche-les-Bains Parade and Service


UK:
June 21st:
1400 hours,'Whitehall' London., Parade & Service

July 19th:
1400 hours, Parade & Service at York Minster

September 13th:
All Day from 1000 hours: Final Commemoration at Duxford Air Museum. - Cambridgeshire.




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Thanks - that is the first time I have seen these details posted anywhere, so that is most welcome.

 

I'll be there in Normandy for the D-Day anniversary.

I recently booked the ferry and accomodation, and hope to attend at least one of the ceremonies that Englandphil has posted details of.

I was there on 6th June a few years back and it was a heart warming experience to see and meet some of the veterans of the campaign.

 

I'll be there with my Tour group of DLI and Airborne veterans, we usually go to Ranville but this year will be at Bayeux on the 6th,

regards

Paul

 

I'll be there with my Tour group of DLI and Airborne veterans, we usually go to Ranville but this year will be at Bayeux on the 6th,

regards

Paul

Paul, are any of them Normandy Vet's? If so how are you funding it. Ive been in conversation with Peter Hodge about raising funds for the 65th Pilgramage, and all seems to be going well.

Phil

 

Paul,

Do you know if any official passes are required for any locations in Normandy next year a la 60th Anniversary ?

cheers

Paul

 

Phil,

Sorry i missed your question, they are all Normandy vets , i have been taking them for quite a few years , the guys are funding it themselves , we did receive funding for the 60th as part of the Normandy Veterans Pilgrimage Club but since then funding has been tight , as part of my Tour i take the veterans at cost price.

regards

Paul

 

I am planning on arriving the 3rd, near Arromanches. Appreciate the details. Does anyone know if there is or will there be a website specific to the 65th commemoration? These are the first details that I have seen. Truly appreciated!!

 

Hopefully be in Holland late October, for 65th Liberation celebrations in Vught area. s'Hertogenbosch I believe are planning for their celebrations and inviting vets of 53rd Div.

 

I am intending to be over in Normandie for the 6th, who else is going, perhaps we could have a little meet somewherea and share a glass or 2 of cider.

Steve

 

Here is a list of events I have found from another site:-

Picauville (50) 05/06/2009 Inauguration of Monument to USAF
Anguerny (14) 05/06/2009 Commemorative ceremony
Le Mesnil Patry (14) 05/06/2009 Commemorative ceremony to Canadian troops
Arromanches les Bains 05/06/2009 Ceremony In Memory of The Royal Engineers
Arromanches les Bains (14) 05/06/2009 Jazz Concert
Arromanches les Bains (14) 05/06/2009 Lighting up of the Mulberry Harbour and Fireworks
Ranville (14) 05/06/2009 Open Day
Bénouville (14) 05/06/2009 Commemorative ceremony
Bénouville (14) 05/06/2009 ParadeCarentan (50)05/06/2009Ceremonies And Parade
Longues sur Mer (14) 05/06/2009 The Night They Arrived - 3rd D-Day Festival
Courseulles sur Mer (14) 05/06/2009 Remembrance Ceremony
Sainte Mère Eglise (50) 05/06/2009 Militaria Fair Exchange
Orglandes (50)0 5/06/2009 Commemorative ceremony
Picauville (50) 05/06/2009 Commemorative ceremony
Sainte Marie du Mont (50) 05/06/2009S oirée
Sainte Marie du Mont (50) 05/06/2009 Fireworks
Courseulles sur Mer (14) 05/06/2009 “Remembrance Workshops” & Candlelight Ceremony
Chef du Pont (50) 05/06/2009 Commemorative ceremony
Bonneville là Louvet (14) 06/06/2009 Commemorative ceremony
Condé sur Vire (50) 06/06/2009 Commemorative ceremony
Bernières sur Mer (14) 06/06/2009 Commemorative ceremony Queen’s Own Rifles Of Canada
Ouistreham (14) 06/06/2009 Wreath Laying At The War Memorial And Cemetery
Arromanches les Bains (14) 06/06/2009 Open Air Mass
Arromanches les Bains (14) 06/06/2009 Inauguration of The Beckett Space
Arromanches les Bains (14) 06/06/2009 Remembrance Ceremony
Arromanches les Bains (14) 06/06/2009J azz Concert
Tilly sur Seulles (14) 06/06/2009 Concert Of The Liberation day
Bénouville (14) 06/06/2009 Ceremonies And Parades
Carentan (50) 06/06/2009 Parades For The 65th Anniversary
Saint Laurent sur Mer (14) 06/06/2009 Picnic Omaha Beach Normandy Day
Ver sur Mer (14) 06/06/2009 Ceremonies and Wreath Laying At British Memorial - 9.00am
Creully (14) 06/06/2009 Commemorative Ceremony
Bayeux (14) 06/06/2009 Soirée
Ver sur Mer (14) 06/06/2009 Ceremonies and Wreath Laying At British Memorial - 11.15Saint Martin of Varreville (50) 06/06/2009 Ceremony for combatants who died at sea
Angoville at the Plain (50) 06/06/2009 Ceremony Officielle
Sainte Mère Eglise (50) 06/06/2009 Harley Davidson Parade
Sainte Mère Eglise (50) 06/06/2009 Commemorative ceremony for Peace
Sainte Marie du Mont (50) 06/06/2009 Commemorative ceremony Utah Beach (possibly a duplicate of above)
Sainte Mère Eglise (50) 06/06/2009 Soirée and Concert
Courseulles sur Mer (14) 06/06/2009 Canadian Commemoration ceremony
Courseulles sur Mer (14) 06/06/2009 Musical Parade
Courseulles sur Mer (14) 06/06/2009 Torchlight Procession
Bayeux (14) 06/06/2009 Commemorative Ceremony
Arromanches les Bains (14) 06/06/2009 English Commemorative Ceremony
Asnelles (14) 06/06/2009 The 47th Commando’s Steps - 3rd D-Day Festival
Tilly sur Seulles (14) 07/06/2009 1st Battle Of Normandy Bookfair In Tilly Sur Seulles
Saint Martin of Fontenay (14) 07/06/2009 Inauguration of Stained Glass Windows
Caen (14) 07/06/2009 Inauguration of Lycée Victor Lépine of Caen
Cintheaux (14) 07/06/2009 Commemorative ceremony
Honfleur (14) 07/06/2009 Commemorative ceremony
Saint Martin of Fontenay (14) 07/06/2009 Inauguration of a Commemorative Plaque To The Fusiliers Mont Royal
Esquay Notre Dame (14) 07/06/2009 Commemorative Ceremony with Royal British Legion
Arromanches les Bains (14) 07/06/2009 Jazz Concert
Bénouville (14) 07/06/2009 Music Concert (Times To Be Confirmed)
Bénouville (14) 07/06/2009 Commemorative Ceremony
Verrières (61) 07/06/2009 Commemorative CeremonyLingèvres (14)07/06/2009Commemorative Ceremony
Port en Bessin Huppain (14) 07/06/2009 Picnic Of The Liberation - D-Day Festival
Bayeux (14) 07/06/2009 Bayeux - D-Day Festival
Sainte Mère Eglise (50) 07/06/2009 Commemorative ceremony
Sainte Mère Eglise (50) 07/06/2009 Memorial Mass
Sainte Mère Eglise (50) 07/06/2009 Parachute drop on Site of Là Fière
Sainte Mère Eglise (50) 07/06/2009 Ceremony at the Monument of Là Fière
Sainte Mère Eglise (50) 07/06/2009 Welcome Ceremony Veterans and Parachutists
Sainte Mère Eglise (50) 07/06/2009 Banquet of Là Liberté
Sainte Marie du Mont (50) 07/06/2009 ConcertLis(14)07/06/2009The Train Of Liberty

 

Hopefully be in Holland late October, for 65th Liberation celebrations in Vught area. s'Hertogenbosch I believe are planning for their celebrations and inviting vets of 53rd Div.

I am also hoping to be in Breda in Holland (29th October) the same time for their liberation celebration. Must visit Vucht (the camp), which I believe elements of the Cannucks liberated.

PS If anyone wants headstone pictures of any of the Polish liberators who fell there, I intend to visit the locations where they rest in Peace.

 

I'll be in Normandy on the 14th June for a few days and I will also be in Arnhem from the 26th October.