Armistice Commemoration

**Baconwallah** · 01-01-2018, 19:44

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

**welchboy** · 02-01-2018, 23:36

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

**Baconwallah** · 02-02-2018, 11:34

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

**Philip Edwards** · 02-02-2018, 13:18

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 .

**LarsA** · 02-02-2018, 13:52

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

Lars

**welchboy** · 02-02-2018, 14:04

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

**Baconwallah** · 02-02-2018, 19:50

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

**welchboy** · 02-02-2018, 22:02

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

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

Cheers Dave

**Philip Edwards** · 04-02-2018, 18:46

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.