19th Nov 08 " AGM & Short talks by members
The Western Front Association (WFA) aims to perpetuate the memory of those who fought and those who died in the Great War of 1914-1918, especially in France and Belgium. Membership entitles each member to receive copies of its magazines Stand To! and the Bulletin. See www.westernfrontassociation.com for more details.
The Surrey Branch meets at 7.45 p.m. on the third* Wednesday of every month in The Day Centre, Lushington Drive, Cobham, KT11 2LY (behind Waitrose). Do come along to the next talk. You do not need to be a member of the WFA to attend our talks and you are assured of a warm welcome. Entrance is free, although a donation at the door is always welcome as a contribution towards the cost of our accommodation, speakers' expenses, etc. (*Second Wednesday in December.)
Programme of Talks 2009
January 21st - Ian Passingham - 'Old Plum n'Apple'. Herbert Onslow Plumer. Every Inch a Soldier's General.
February 18th - Clive Harris - Der Tag 21st March 1918.
March 18th - Robert Pearson - Foch. some Thoughts on his Art of Command.
April 15th - Andy Robertshaw - Sinews of the Somme . Logistics.
May 20th Tim Skelton - Lutyens and the Western Front.
June 17th - Mountains, Mules and Malaria - Soldiering with the British Salonika Force 1915-1918.
July 15th - Julian Whippy - The Patient Killers - sniping.
August 19th - Prof. Peter Simkins - The Performance of New Army Divisions on the Somme.
September 16th - Nick Cornish - title not decided, something to do with the Russian Front.
October 21st - Dr.Graham Keech - Scapa Flow.
November 18th - AGM -short talks by members.
December 9th - Christmas meeting and party
Full Version: Next Surrey WFA Meeting
Glad to see the WFA includes Russia and Scapa Flow.
Sorry to live so far away from such interesting-sounding meetings...........
Bruce
Sorry to live so far away from such interesting-sounding meetings...........
Bruce
Roy
As always will make as many as I can; unfortunately I'm working again this month
Andy
As always will make as many as I can; unfortunately I'm working again this month
Andy
You know were we are Andy
Tonight bump
Tonight bump
Just checking.
Is this tonight?
10th Dec...... anyone.
Guy
Is this tonight?
10th Dec...... anyone.
Guy
The Branch could not get in the Centre last night, the man with the keys had pulled a sicky. So the next branch meeting will be next week Wednesday 17th December 2008.
You could have nipped up to Warwick to hear my talk to the Heart of England Branch! Stretching the description "Western Front" to its limits (sounds of apoplectic Colonels ... what, what ... monocles flying out, etc) it was on the three German attacks on France in 1870, 1914 and 1940.
QUOTE (themonsstar @ Dec 11 2008, 11:28 AM) 
The Branch could not get in the Centre last night, the man with the keys had pulled a sicky.....
Or could it be I kidnapped him. Surprisingly I can make the meeting next Wednesday
Andy
Interesiting to see the full list of talks. I was contacted at the IWM a while back with regard to giving a talk to the Surrey Branch on Salonika. Given date (can't remember this off top of my head) and told the speaker co-ordinator/secretary etc would contact me in near future to confirm. So far I've heard nothing and in any case it looks like I've now been sidelined - was ever so with the sideshows!!! Unless I am due to cover the June slot? Who knows!!!
Hi awakefield
If you PM me with your details I will pass them on Wednesday night, Cheers MS
If you PM me with your details I will pass them on Wednesday night, Cheers MS
January 21st - Ian Passingham - 'Old Plum n'Apple'. Herbert Onslow Plumer. Every Inch a Soldier's General.
Amazing; I'm not working!
See you there.
Andy
See you there.
Andy
Bump
Next Wednesday
February 18th - Clive Harris - Der Tag 21st March 1918.
The Western Front Association (WFA) aims to perpetuate the memory of those who fought and those who died in the Great War of 1914-1918, especially in France and Belgium. Membership entitles each member to receive copies of its magazines Stand To! and the Bulletin. See www.westernfrontassociation.com for more details.
The Surrey Branch meets at 7.45 p.m. on the third* Wednesday of every month in The Day Centre, Lushington Drive, Cobham, KT11 2LY (behind Waitrose). Do come along to the next talk. You do not need to be a member of the WFA to attend our talks and you are assured of a warm welcome. Entrance is free, although a donation at the door is always welcome as a contribution towards the cost of our accommodation, speakers' expenses, etc. (*Second Wednesday in December.)
February 18th - Clive Harris - Der Tag 21st March 1918.
The Western Front Association (WFA) aims to perpetuate the memory of those who fought and those who died in the Great War of 1914-1918, especially in France and Belgium. Membership entitles each member to receive copies of its magazines Stand To! and the Bulletin. See www.westernfrontassociation.com for more details.
The Surrey Branch meets at 7.45 p.m. on the third* Wednesday of every month in The Day Centre, Lushington Drive, Cobham, KT11 2LY (behind Waitrose). Do come along to the next talk. You do not need to be a member of the WFA to attend our talks and you are assured of a warm welcome. Entrance is free, although a donation at the door is always welcome as a contribution towards the cost of our accommodation, speakers' expenses, etc. (*Second Wednesday in December.)
Tonights talk is:
Mountains, Mules and Malaria - Soldiering with the British Salonika Force 1915-1918.
The Western Front Association (WFA) aims to perpetuate the memory of those who fought and those who died in the Great War of 1914-1918, especially in France and Belgium. Membership entitles each member to receive copies of its magazines Stand To! and the Bulletin. See www.westernfrontassociation.com for more details.
The Surrey Branch meets at 7.45 p.m. on the third* Wednesday of every month in The Day Centre, Lushington Drive, Cobham, KT11 2LY (behind Waitrose). Do come along to the next talk. You do not need to be a member of the WFA to attend our talks and you are assured of a warm welcome. Entrance is free, although a donation at the door is always welcome as a contribution towards the cost of our accommodation, speakers' expenses, etc. (*Second Wednesday in December.)
Mountains, Mules and Malaria - Soldiering with the British Salonika Force 1915-1918.
The Western Front Association (WFA) aims to perpetuate the memory of those who fought and those who died in the Great War of 1914-1918, especially in France and Belgium. Membership entitles each member to receive copies of its magazines Stand To! and the Bulletin. See www.westernfrontassociation.com for more details.
The Surrey Branch meets at 7.45 p.m. on the third* Wednesday of every month in The Day Centre, Lushington Drive, Cobham, KT11 2LY (behind Waitrose). Do come along to the next talk. You do not need to be a member of the WFA to attend our talks and you are assured of a warm welcome. Entrance is free, although a donation at the door is always welcome as a contribution towards the cost of our accommodation, speakers' expenses, etc. (*Second Wednesday in December.)
15th July talk is- Julian Whippy
Snipers-The Patient Killers
Julian Whippy,who was a trained Police sniper himself,will explore the evolution of sniping in the Great war, focusing on British Army training,tactics and the men themselves.
The Western Front Association (WFA) aims to perpetuate the memory of those who fought and those who died in the Great War of 1914-1918, especially in France and Belgium. Membership entitles each member to receive copies of its magazines Stand To! and the Bulletin. See www.westernfrontassociation.com for more details.
The Surrey Branch meets at 7.45 p.m. on the third* Wednesday of every month in The Day Centre, Lushington Drive, Cobham, KT11 2LY (behind Waitrose). Do come along to the next talk. You do not need to be a member of the WFA to attend our talks and you are assured of a warm welcome. Entrance is free, although a donation at the door is always welcome as a contribution towards the cost of our accommodation, speakers' expenses, etc. (*Second Wednesday in December.)
Snipers-The Patient Killers
Julian Whippy,who was a trained Police sniper himself,will explore the evolution of sniping in the Great war, focusing on British Army training,tactics and the men themselves.
The Western Front Association (WFA) aims to perpetuate the memory of those who fought and those who died in the Great War of 1914-1918, especially in France and Belgium. Membership entitles each member to receive copies of its magazines Stand To! and the Bulletin. See www.westernfrontassociation.com for more details.
The Surrey Branch meets at 7.45 p.m. on the third* Wednesday of every month in The Day Centre, Lushington Drive, Cobham, KT11 2LY (behind Waitrose). Do come along to the next talk. You do not need to be a member of the WFA to attend our talks and you are assured of a warm welcome. Entrance is free, although a donation at the door is always welcome as a contribution towards the cost of our accommodation, speakers' expenses, etc. (*Second Wednesday in December.)
Wednesday 16th September,Next Surrey WFA Meeting is Nick Cornish: The Lemberg Campaign 1914.
In Galicia in August and September 1914 three Austro-Hungarian armies clashed with four Russian armies in four main battles. Initial Austrian successes in the west were followed by a Russian victory that forced the Austrians to retreat back to the Carpathian Mountains, Nick will describe this little known but fascinating campaign.
The Western Front Association (WFA) aims to perpetuate the memory of those who fought and those who died in the Great War of 1914-1918, especially in France and Belgium. Membership entitles each member to receive copies of its magazines Stand To! and the Bulletin. See www.westernfrontassociation.com for more details.
The Surrey Branch meets at 7.45 p.m. on the third* Wednesday of every month in The Day Centre, Lushington Drive, Cobham, KT11 2LY (behind Waitrose). Do come along to the next talk. You do not need to be a member of the WFA to attend our talks and you are assured of a warm welcome. Entrance is free, although a donation at the door is always welcome as a contribution towards the cost of our accommodation, speakers' expenses, etc. (*Second Wednesday in December.)
In Galicia in August and September 1914 three Austro-Hungarian armies clashed with four Russian armies in four main battles. Initial Austrian successes in the west were followed by a Russian victory that forced the Austrians to retreat back to the Carpathian Mountains, Nick will describe this little known but fascinating campaign.
The Western Front Association (WFA) aims to perpetuate the memory of those who fought and those who died in the Great War of 1914-1918, especially in France and Belgium. Membership entitles each member to receive copies of its magazines Stand To! and the Bulletin. See www.westernfrontassociation.com for more details.
The Surrey Branch meets at 7.45 p.m. on the third* Wednesday of every month in The Day Centre, Lushington Drive, Cobham, KT11 2LY (behind Waitrose). Do come along to the next talk. You do not need to be a member of the WFA to attend our talks and you are assured of a warm welcome. Entrance is free, although a donation at the door is always welcome as a contribution towards the cost of our accommodation, speakers' expenses, etc. (*Second Wednesday in December.)
Bump this is tonight
Tomorrow
Wednesday 21st Oct
Dr Graham Keech: Scapa Flow
Scapa Flow was the main base of the Grand Fleet throughout the Great War. In 1916 the Grand Fleet left there for the Battle of Jutland.
In 1919 the German High Seas Fleet was scuttlede in the windswept waters. Graham will explain why Scapa Flow was chosen and will describe daily life for the thousands of sailors based there.
The Western Front Association (WFA) aims to perpetuate the memory of those who fought and those who died in the Great War of 1914-1918, especially in France and Belgium. Membership entitles each member to receive copies of its magazines Stand To! and the Bulletin. See www.westernfrontassociation.com for more details.
The Surrey Branch meets at 7.45 p.m. on the third* Wednesday of every month in The Day Centre, Lushington Drive, Cobham, KT11 2LY (behind Waitrose). Do come along to the next talk. You do not need to be a member of the WFA to attend our talks and you are assured of a warm welcome. Entrance is free, although a donation at the door is always welcome as a contribution towards the cost of our accommodation, speakers' expenses, etc. (*Second Wednesday in December.)
Wednesday 21st Oct
Dr Graham Keech: Scapa Flow
Scapa Flow was the main base of the Grand Fleet throughout the Great War. In 1916 the Grand Fleet left there for the Battle of Jutland.
In 1919 the German High Seas Fleet was scuttlede in the windswept waters. Graham will explain why Scapa Flow was chosen and will describe daily life for the thousands of sailors based there.
The Western Front Association (WFA) aims to perpetuate the memory of those who fought and those who died in the Great War of 1914-1918, especially in France and Belgium. Membership entitles each member to receive copies of its magazines Stand To! and the Bulletin. See www.westernfrontassociation.com for more details.
The Surrey Branch meets at 7.45 p.m. on the third* Wednesday of every month in The Day Centre, Lushington Drive, Cobham, KT11 2LY (behind Waitrose). Do come along to the next talk. You do not need to be a member of the WFA to attend our talks and you are assured of a warm welcome. Entrance is free, although a donation at the door is always welcome as a contribution towards the cost of our accommodation, speakers' expenses, etc. (*Second Wednesday in December.)
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