| Start: | Nov 11, '08 10:00a |
| End: | Nov 11, '08 5:45p |
| Location: | BLUES AND ROYALS SITE. |
The service will take place AFTER the main service at the National Memorial Arbouretum. APPX 1030HRS
The Duke a Kent is I believe is taking the Main event Salute so there will be LOADS of people there, get there EARLY,MAY BE A PARK AND RIDE ,unless you can "BORROW" a disabled pass (JOKING OF COURSE),Our service is to be conducted by the North Staffs branch of the HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY, Chaplaine REV ANN TAYLOR.
If in the meantime IF she has to attend a funeral the service will be taken by her permision ME!!!!!!,
So if you want a very impromptu service come along ! tell your friends and neighbours,spread the word we want LOADS of people taking part to share our love and sorrow of ALL the fallen COMRADES Whatever unit they served in LAND SEA and AIR.They do NOT have to have served in ANY Regiment,but just want to show thier respect.Hope to see at least 1,999 good men and true there!!
B.Allen old MISERY GUTS GRUMPY.
GOD BLESS you ALL.
Please check APROX TIMES!!
ReplyDeletehad a slight problem,.will start APPx 1200hrs Finish ????
If I am taking the servicer I will (ORDER??ASK??WILL MAKE!! )persons to read out certain parts of the service as I believe that it is allways better to get the congregation to take part.
hope this will be OK by everyone.
Bri.
Just to let you know the Armistice Parade is still on.
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Wish you all the very best, sorry i cannot attend I hope the weather
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Best regards Paddy H
Sorry Bri i will not be able to join you at the Arboretum, hope everything goes off ok for you mate.
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Bri
ReplyDeleteJust been on other B/B Ian Taylor says the main event is
ticket only and is fully booked, If you hav"ent got a ticket
you can"t get in until after 1230pm at the early"est.
its also a park n ride about 2 miles away,unless your a blue badge holder,
park on the road and you"ve got yourself a ticket
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Bri this is from Ian
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:Here is a programme of events to be held at the NMA on Tuesday 11th November,(tomorrow).
Armistice Day 2008 - Tuesday 11 November
Commemorations for the 90th anniversary of the Armistice will commence at 10.00 am with well known tunes of the WWI years, performed by the Band of HM Royal Marines, Plymouth. His Royal Highness Honorary Rear Admiral Prince Michael of Kent GCVO RNR and Her Royal Highness Princess Michael of Kent will attend.
The service of remembrance will be held on the Armed Forces Memorial (AFM) and led by former Bishop to the Armed Forces, Right Reverend John Kirkham and assisted by Reverend Simon Lumby, (Honorary Chaplain to the NMA).
A flypast (subject to weather conditions) will acknowledge the 90th anniversary of the Royal Air Force at the commencement of the Parade.
Please note that this is a ticketed event and has been fully subscribed.
The Armed Forces Memorial will be closed to the general public until 12.30 pm. Meanwhile a screen will relay the proceedings to the Leonard Cheshire Amphitheatre for non-ticket holders who are most welcome to attend. Seating will not be provided.
A park and ride scheme will operate from Catton Hall and cost £2 per vehicle (coaches free). All visitors on the day should allow sufficient time to park 2 miles away and still arrive at the NMA no later that 10.00am. Those not arriving on time may have difficulty on getting in.
There is limited space available at the Arboretum for disabled Blue Badge holders (free of charge). There will be no parking on the roadsides surrounding the Arboretum as this will be enforced by Staffordshire Police.
The North Staffs Branch of The Household Cavalry Association will be holding a Remembrance service at The Blues and Royals plot at 11.30.
This is to give ample time for those attending coming from any distance s there may be a queue to get in.
NB.THE TICKET EVENT IS FOR THE REMEMBRANCE SERVICE AT THE ARMED FORCES MEMORIAL ONLY.
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Ian
Paddy THANKS.going to TRY andput a couple of photo`sup.
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Apologies for my absence. Regards Doug.
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