Arnhem 2009

Discussion in 'All Anniversaries' started by Bart150, Jun 16, 2009.

  1. Bart150

    Bart150 Member

  2. airborne medic

    airborne medic Very Senior Member

    The programme is the same virtually every year....Friday night at the bridge, Ginkel Heath Saturday morning and the cemetery on Sunday amongst others.....so I feel if you substitute last years dates for this years you have the general idea......
     
  3. ronald

    ronald Senior Member

    I am trying to gather as much information as possible about the events
    wich will take place in 2009, the 65th anniversary.
    Not only for the Arnhem area but also for the other places involved in
    Operation Market Garden.
    It's an ungoing thing and I will update the info on a regular base as for some places the program isn't known completely yet.

    operation market garden program
     
  4. Mark Hone

    Mark Hone Senior Member

    Any news of the 'revamped' Oosterbeek Museum? When is it opening? As I mention on another thread I'm going with my school group in October.
     
  5. ronald

    ronald Senior Member

    There will be an official opening in september when the Vets are here, but
    the museum will be open before this date, probably august.
    As soon as I know the exact dates I will post them here.

    Cheers

    Ron
     
  6. Mark Hone

    Mark Hone Senior Member

    The problem is that they're not allowing any booking before the museum opens. I like to book months in advance!
     
  7. ronald

    ronald Senior Member

    The official re-opening is sunday 20 september 14:00 hours
     
  8. englandphil

    englandphil Very Senior Member

    The official re-opening is sunday 20 september 14:00 hours

    I'l be there. :)
     
  9. ronald

    ronald Senior Member

    See you at schoonoord

    Ron
     
  10. ronald

    ronald Senior Member

    The program for the whole Market-Garden area is recently updated and
    made printable.
    Note: this is not the final version of the program!!!!

    operation market garden program

    Cheers

    Ron
     
  11. TomTAS

    TomTAS Very Senior Member

    Hi All,

    Me to with the Veterans second time this year and maybe my last...

    Cheers
    Tom
     
  12. lwalker57

    lwalker57 Junior Member

    The program for the whole Market-Garden area is recently updated and
    made printable.
    Note: this is not the final version of the program!!!!

    operation market garden program

    Cheers

    Ron

    Thanks for this - it is a bit hard to find on other sites - or not as comprehensive. My Dad dropped on day one as he was Sir John Hacketts Signal man. He didnt get out when they got Hackett out - but survived with the help of the Dutch resistance, and got out 9 weeks later. He returns every year - ( well since he was 78 - took him that long to have the courage to go back). He is a real hero to me. Lesley
     
  13. Philip Reinders

    Philip Reinders Very Senior Member

    is he dropped on the 17th,then he must belonged to 4th para brigade advance party
     
  14. englandphil

    englandphil Very Senior Member

    Thanks for this - it is a bit hard to find on other sites - or not as comprehensive. My Dad dropped on day one as he was Sir John Hacketts Signal man. He didnt get out when they got Hackett out - but survived with the help of the Dutch resistance, and got out 9 weeks later. He returns every year - ( well since he was 78 - took him that long to have the courage to go back). He is a real hero to me. Lesley

    Lesley, assuming that you are going with him, I hope you both enjoy this years events.

    P
     
  15. TomTAS

    TomTAS Very Senior Member

    Hi All

    Phil me too 9 days over in Holland with the Veterans No driving Yes and I'm meeting up with Paul Pariso next week so will get your West Ham cemetery photo at the same time....

    Cheers
    Tom
     
  16. Paul Pariso

    Paul Pariso Very Senior Member

    I've heard through the grapevine that on September 18th this year there is going to be some sort of Rememberance/Commemoration Service in honour of all those who took part in Op. Pegasus I. Apparently a Baton will be presented to a young child who is a relative of somebody who took part, either Dutch or British. The plan is that the Baton will be passed on each year, alternating between the two countries.
    I don't know any details regarding the exact time or place of the Service but I wonder if anybody else has anymore info?
     
  17. AndyPants

    AndyPants Junior Member

    never mind guys i sorted someting out :)
     
  18. englandphil

    englandphil Very Senior Member

  19. Philip Reinders

    Philip Reinders Very Senior Member

    I only go to the AVC meeting on thursday evening
     
  20. Medic7922

    Medic7922 Senior Member

    I am going to Amsterdam early September and taking a trip to Arnham & Oosterbeek to see the new Museum extension which should be open before we visit,
    I went to Arnham many years ago while in the Army but never got to visit the Airbourne cemetery, I googled the area and noticed that the cemetery is quite some way from the centre of Oosterbeek, doe's anyone know how long it will take us to walk there as we are using the train & public transport during are brief visit also could I visit Lonsdale church in the same time?
     

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