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[Tim Wright]

A new branch is born.
The branch is very keen to become a destination for all WW1 enthusiasts who visit the Somme and surrounding area, it hopes to prepare a calendar of events that gives the maximum ammount of people the chance to get together, learn, help one another and share their knowledge and experience.
With this in mind it is the intention to hold a standard monthly meeting, this will be on the second Tuesday of the month (starting in February 2012), during increased visitor periods the aim is to hold fortnightly meetings.
The events calendar and meeting location will be posted on the WFA website and the GWF when confirmed.
Everyone is welcome, anyone who would be kind enough to volunteer as a speaker please pm me.

Tim.

[Paul Reed]

Well done Tim. It is actually a branch re-born, as we had one on the Somme in the 90s.

The mayor of Albert, who is an honorary member of the WFA, was always very helpful in supplying accommodation for meetings; we used a room in the town hall at Albert several times, for example.

[Tim Wright]

Thanks Paul.
I will give the mayor a call.

Tim.

Paul Reed, on 16 September 2011 - 11:22 AM, said:

Well done Tim. It is actually a branch re-born, as we had one on the Somme in the 90s.

The mayor of Albert, who is an honorary member of the WFA, was always very helpful in supplying accommodation for meetings; we used a room in the town hall at Albert several times, for example.

[zippy.72]

Good luck with the branch. Will be on the Somme in Feb but heading back on 14th!

[squirrel]

Good luck with the "new" branch.

[Charles Fair]

Good luck with the branch.  Hope to be over there again next year.

[Tim Wright]

Many thanks to everyone for the messages of support.
We hope to see you all in 2012.

Tim.

[The English Dog]

Congratulations, very best wishes for every success.