Armistice Commemoration

I have been asked to assist in planning a commemorative event to follow the unveiling of the Truce Memorial (2008) and the Truce Exhibition (2014) at Frelinghien, France, on 10 Nov 2018.

The Saxons have suggested a football match, as played in 2008 and 2014, but this time between youth teams. They have a mixed team of 15-16 year old players ready to go and are trying to get the funding organised. The French can also field a team.

So far I have not been able to find a Welsh school interested in taking part. Can anyone help, please?

John

Bob, just an idea have you thought about approaching Cadet units.

Last desperate attempt.

The Saxons have already successfully started their funding campaign, having received an official invitation from the Mayor of Frelinghien. Regrettably we are still without a Welsh school team. If anyone can help, please do so.

John

Hi, John there's a cadet corps in Rossett Wrexham, they went out to tidy up and stand guard at the memorial to the 1RWF, my great nephew went might be worth a try .

Perhaps the museum could make an appeal to schools/teachers?

Lars

Have a look at my thread of the 30th January in " Notice Board " section under the title of New Community Project Grants.
My be worth call, contact details are in the thread.

Dave

Lars, Shirley has contacted all schools in the Caernarfon area. No success.

Dave, I'm severly handicapped by the fact that I live close to the German border. Makes it difficult to personally tackle likely subjects in Wales.

John

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Originally Posted by Baconwallah

Lars, Shirley has contacted all schools in the Caernarfon area. No success.

Dave, I'm severly handicapped by the fact that I live close to the German border. Makes it difficult to personally tackle likely subjects in Wales.

John

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Sorry John, thought you lived a little nearer, agree location could be a sticking point in an application.

Cheers Dave

I don't know how big the London Welsh school
Is, but it would be easier for them to get across to Germany I haven't got any contacts but just brainstorming, know there's a lot of Welsh down there, many Welsh M Ps send there kids there so might be worth trying. Phil.

Forgot to mention my dad's cousin was one of the founder members Meredith Edwards if that could be y door opener. I have