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Thursday 4th June 2009
It is hoped that most participants will travel over together, in uniform, departing Portsmouth at 0900 and arriving in Ouistreham at around 1600 local. Following a move in convoy from the port to Ver sur Mer (the streets were lined last time!) the rest of the day will be spent settling in and setting up.
Friday 5th June 2009
Although some visitors may be expected, and setting up will no doubt continue, today will be an opportunity for participants to visit the local area and/or places important to them or the unit(s) they represent. Do this in your own vehicles or we'll arrange some.
Saturday 6th June 2009
A day when the camp will be open to the public. Movement is likely to be restricted again for security reasons. A commemoration ceremony will be held in the evening.
NEW - we're talking to people about a FREE concert with cheap bar on Sturday evening, just as in 2004.
Sunday 7th June 2009
Another public day. A battle re-enactment is a possibility on this day if we can obtain permission from the Prefect.
Monday 8th June 2009
NEW - the Regional councillor has asked us to do a "Liberation Tour" on this day. A circuit of about 40 miles for interested vehicles and participants passing through Crépon, Cruelly, Bayeux, Jérusalem, Buceels andTrungy wiith a stop at Tilly sur Suelles. Returning via Juvugny, Fontenay le Pesnel, Cheux, Hill 112, Carpiquet and Cristot. If you'd like anywahere added, let us know! I'm talking to the regional counciller about obtaining some funding for the fuel for this.
Tuesday 9th June 2009
A closing ceremony will be held in the morning. It's hoped that eveyone will depart together at lunchtime to get the 1700 departure from Ouistreham, arriving in Portsmouth at about 1000.
Travel arrangements oustide those planned can always be accomodated given sufficient notice.