All,

Do I hear the Brummie bugle recalling us to the Old Contemptables?

New date soon I hope.

TT

Lets hope so, it would be good to have another get together, its been a while now.

Stephen

Totally agree Pals. Just found this message as I have just got back from my first trip to the Cambrai battle.

I don't really qualify as a Midlander (under almost any definition), but I am looking forward to seeing the pics from Cambrai!



Bruce

Do you actually qualify as anything Bruce? A Scouser from Essex. I mean!

I will e-mail one or two pics in due course!

Do you actually qualify as anything Bruce? A Scouser from Essex. I mean!

I will e-mail one or two pics in due course!

Do I take the lack of response as a lack of interest?

Come on peeps!!!!!

TT

Sorry TT

Just seen the topic. Yes, I think another meet up is now due. My Saturday evenings are free. So lets get on down and boogie!! However, I did get a feeling, from the management of the OC's, that they was not too happy with us sat in the area for dining on our last meeting. Perhaps, the same venue but sat out in the main seats area.

Give me a couple of weeks notice though, I need to save for my bus fare and enough for an half.

Terry

No, No, I'm in ! Have only just seen this, been away (from my pc) for a few days and Gordon Bennet have 45 pages of postings. I'm keen to hear first hand of your Somme trip !

Owen Hales

Count me in. Not early May though off to Belgium.


Tony

I would be very interested.

Roger

I'm up for that.

Cant to forthcoming half term...how about a Sat in first two weeks of June excluding the holiday week?

TT

Where is our 'leader'? Someone name a date in the period TrenchTrotter suggests and go for it.

I'm not taking the "leader" moniker because I am the new boy around the block! - but how about Saturday 6th June??

Roger

I'd go for that date too. 5 p.m. Old Contemptibles. Yes?? Very appropriate - D Day

Alan

Is that me the "Leader" ? Can I use it on my CV to get a job? Tried everything else. Sat June 5th sounds good to me. Is that OK for other Forum members who are thinking of popping along for our little soiree.

Cheers

Terry
(out of work - need a job)

6/6/09 good for me....take me to your leader!!!!!

TT

I think that is 4 "yes's" so far. Is that enough for a quorum? (If he attends, I think Matt and I will have a sub-meeting talking about cycling!). Presumably the OC you are talking about is the one on the corner of Edmund Street and Livery Street?

Roger

I can't make that I shall be in the sun in Italy. Any other would be great!

Guys

Is this a goer or not?

Roger

Make the 5 "yes's"

Steve

Forum member David Fowler usually makes a visit too. I will contact him. Otherwise there will be myself, Alan Tucker, Owen Hales, Subutone, Trench Trotter, Stephen White and no doubt his "better half", Roger H and my mate Dave Vaux will be with me and usually brings some ephemera relating to the Royal warwicks.

Sat 27 June is Armed Forces Day 2009 and there will be an event held in Birmingham. There is going to be a display put on by the Living History Group, the Birmingham Pals, and they are prepared to give a large amount of space within their marquee/tent for Dave Vaux and myself to put on a display about the Birmingham Pals in WW1 (14, 15 & 16 Royal Warwicks).

We will be situated outside the Council House. All forum members are very welcome to visit us on the day, but if anyone wants to stay a bit longer and chat to the public and pass on any knowledge about researching relatives etc, then come aboard you will be very welcome. Know doubt the Living History guys will keep us topped up in tea etc

Cheers

Terry

Sounds an interesting event Terry

I will put it in my diary

IS dave vaux bringing the trio to 139 pte nj stokes?

Hello Enoch

Does he have it in his collection? I do not know. If he does would you like him to bring it along as part of the display.

Cheers

Terry

terry ive got his dcm looking for his trio

Hi Enoch

Dave has gone on holiday, will let him know when he returns.

Terry

thanks terry

Hi Terry

Sounds interesting. What time does this event kick off.


Tony

Tony

The following is taken from the B'ham Council Website:

Details: In Birmingham City Centre we are hosting a FREE event for Armed forces Day where there will be a variety of activity going on within the square. The event start’s off at 11:00am with the names been added to the Book of Remembrance at the Hall of Memory. From 11.30am onwards, there will be a number of activities in Centenary Square, including: • Live stage performance, including the Fourth Mercian Band and The Band of the West Midlands Fire Service • Living history – including WW1 displays of billets, a field hospital, military vehicles, trench displays and interactive drills • Armed forces displays, including an assault course and recruitment information • Food demonstrations and taster sessions by the Royal Logistics Corps • Veterans societies displays and exhibitions The day will end with a veterans parade through Centenary Square and salute at 4.45pm.

Terry

Terry

Sounds like a good day. I will certainly try to pop down.

Tony

Still on? 5pm or slightly later?

TT

Hi TT

Yes.... still OK. Me and Dave will be there about 5 ish. We will be leaving around 8pm.

Regards

Terry

Terry

We will be there about 6.00, so see you all then.

Stephen

I will be there about 5 ish. Are we talking the OC by Snow Hill station??

Roger

Thats the one.

Stephen

Unfortunately cannot now make this meet at the OC, and I was looking forward to this one.
Sorry chaps
Owen Hales

Nice evening all, thanks for making the effort and nice to see a new face...your very welcome. Was a pleasant couple of hours despite the multiple outbreaks of violence and the police attending!!! ( not for us I hasten to add!!)

TT

Pals

I really enjoyed the evening and thank you for making me feel so welcome. The "Purity" went down a treat as well. The knowledge you all display is really amazing - I have a lot of work to do!

Roger

Yes, the evening went well. Nice to meet you Roger, and also old mate and forum member, Kev Darby, made a first visit. Alan Tucker, TT, Subutone, Stephen White and his missus, Amanda, myself and Dave Vaux were also there.
Looking forward to our next meeting. Only hope its sooner than later. There was a brief mention of a battlefield visit either using a couple of cars or a mini-bus. I would be up for it.

Cheers

Terry

Sounds interesting !
Owen Hales

A very good evening, thanks to all those who attended and made it so and a big thank you to Terry for the engraved cross to my Great Grandfather. The time just seemed to fly by so here's to next time.

Stephen

Terry and Co,

Up for tour...I'll show you round!

TT

Seconded but could we agree on where or are we all Sommophobes now!

Alan

Sounds good, but now I am retired budget will have to be a consideration before I sign on any dotted line!! Don't mind where - Somme, Ypres, Arras.

Roger

Terry

Another great night out thanks again. Would be very interested in the trip. Hope to see you & Dave on Saturday.


Tony

Guys

i said that I would pop into town for this, but I am now going down to Somerset to see my elderly parents. Apologies, but I hope it goes well.

Roger