Fenerjambo Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I went over for last years service and I'm trying to get over again this year.The problem is I need to fit this in with my work and was wondering the exact date?? It was the 1st of July last year and I presume it will be the Sunday either side of this date but which one I don't know. If it doesn't fit in with my weekend off I'll need to put in for a couple of days off?? Cheers Fener Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougie Masterton Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I went over for last years service and I'm trying to get over again this year.The problem is I need to fit this in with my work and was wondering the exact date?? It was the 1st of July last year and I presume it will be the Sunday either side of this date but which one I don't know. If it doesn't fit in with my weekend off I'll need to put in for a couple of days off??Cheers Fener It's always on the first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenerjambo Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 It's always on the first. I thought it was held on the Sunday as close as or thereabouts?? The 1st of July is on a Tuesday this year?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougie Masterton Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I thought it was held on the Sunday as close as or thereabouts?? The 1st of July is on a Tuesday this year?? Still think it's on the first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougie Masterton Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Details for this year: McCrae's Battalion Trust : CONTALMAISON PILGRIMAGE 2008 The official 2008 pilgrimage to Contalmaison takes place from 29 June to 2 July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almair Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I wonder if any of you guys could give some help? My wife ( who is disabled)and I are planning to go to Contalmaison in May and would appreciate any info regarding hotels with disabled facilities/rooms in the surrounding area bearing in mind that I'm not loaded,also will she be able to get to the memorial cairn in her electric scooter? Thanks in advance Almair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenerjambo Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 I wonder if any of you guys could give some help? My wife ( who is disabled)and I are planning to go to Contalmaison in May and would appreciate any info regarding hotels with disabled facilities/rooms in the surrounding area bearing in mind that I'm not loaded,also will she be able to get to the memorial cairn in her electric scooter? Thanks in advance Almair I couldn't tell you this mate. I'd say Albert was the closest town to Contalmaison but I stayed in Arras about 20km away. Drop Jack Alexander a pm,he knows the area very well. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougie Masterton Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I wonder if any of you guys could give some help? My wife ( who is disabled)and I are planning to go to Contalmaison in May and would appreciate any info regarding hotels with disabled facilities/rooms in the surrounding area bearing in mind that I'm not loaded,also will she be able to get to the memorial cairn in her electric scooter? Thanks in advance Almair There are a couple of hotels in Albert, don't know what the facilities are like. But a taxi to Contalmaison will let her see the cairn. It right by the road. There is paving up to and around the cairn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainmac Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 There are a couple of hotels in Albert, don't know what the facilities are like. But a taxi to Contalmaison will let her see the cairn. It right by the road. There is paving up to and around the cairn. ...and I shall be there (again) next Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Alexander Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I went over for last years service and I'm trying to get over again this year.The problem is I need to fit this in with my work and was wondering the exact date?? It was the 1st of July last year and I presume it will be the Sunday either side of this date but which one I don't know. If it doesn't fit in with my weekend off I'll need to put in for a couple of days off??Cheers Fener I can confirm that this year's ceremony will take place on Tuesday 1 July. The First of July is the most important date in the Western Front calendar and we decided long ago to try and adhere to that. Our coach will be leaving Edinburgh on 29 June and returning on 3 July. Full details of how to book will be posted shortly. This is developing into one of the most enjoyable regular excursions in the whole Great War tour schedule. Word of this is slowly starting to spread and we hope (once more) to have a bus full of extremely happy campers - Hearts fans, Falkirk, Raith and Hibs fans, battalion families and serving soldiers. I'm putting together an itinerary and costing the package. Watch this space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Alexander Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I wonder if any of you guys could give some help? My wife ( who is disabled)and I are planning to go to Contalmaison in May and would appreciate any info regarding hotels with disabled facilities/rooms in the surrounding area bearing in mind that I'm not loaded,also will she be able to get to the memorial cairn in her electric scooter? Thanks in advance Almair See my private message, Almair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Alexander Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 See my private message, Almair. In fact, I'm unable to send you a private message! You don't seem to have that facility. Send me a contact number and we'll see if I can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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