The Web Site intend to run a trip to the Veterans Day Parade, in order to show off the hackle. We are going to run a vintage double decker bus to Blackpool for the parade, and we hope to leave the club at Bury on Friday at about 1200hrs. We will be able to take 75 on the bus, and make it a family day out. The cost will be a £5 Donation each.
Children under 10 can travel on the bus FREE
but must be accompanied
We need to know who wishes to go, so can you please e mail or ring Joe:
E Mail :-joe-eastwood@lancs-fusiliers.co.uk or ring :- 01223833488


Free parking and great discounts on National Veterans' Day
There are important concessions being offered during the Blackpool week, including free parking and some free travel:-
PLEASE REMEMBER to get these discounts you must be wearing your Veterans Badge

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All armed forces veterans will have free parking in all Blackpool Council pay and display car parks and on-street parking bays on Friday, June 27.
There will also be a free shuttle bus from car parks to the Cenotaph and North Pier throughout the day.
A voucher for parking is included in the Veterans' Concessionary Booklet containing great offers in cafes, restaurants, shops and entry to major attractions such as the Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Tower and Blackpool Zoo.

Dennis has ordered 50 of these concession passes if you are going on the bus he will pass them out then. If you are making your own way contact Dennis for one
PLEASE REMEMBER to get these discounts you must be wearing your Veterans Badge
The booklets have now arrived and are well worth having especially if you are going for the week
National Veterans’ Day, Friday 27 June 2008

Veterans’ Badge Challenges
Blackpool’s attractions will challenge Veterans’ to receive their lapel badge in unusual and testing ways!
Times and locations to be confirmed

Official Cenotaph Service
Blackpool joins together at the Cenotaph to Honour and Unite All Who Served.
Blackpool Cenotaph, Central Promenade, 11.30am.

Schools' Veterans' Day Thank You
Paying tribute to the veterans’ in a service created and performed entirely by pupils from Blackpool Schools.
Blackpool Cenotaph, Central Promenade, 12.40pm.

Badge Presentations
50 Veterans’ will receive their lapel badges in a ceremony in the stunning Blackpool Tower Ballroom
Blackpool Tower Ballroom 2pm (invitation only)

Veterans’ Parade 5pm
The largest ever UK National Veterans’ Day Parade
Central Promenade from Blackpool Cenotaph to Blackpool Tower

Due to people saying we are returning back to late we are now returning to Bury at 2000hrs and not waiting for the parachute drop and firework display
Return to Bury by the Bus at 2000hrs Appox


Name
Parade own transport
Parade/Transport
Transport not parading
Paid
Joe Eastwood
1
.
.
N/A
Dennis Laverick
.
1
...
£5
Geoff Pycroft
...
1
..
£5
Harold Morris
.
1
.
£5
Andrew Morris
.
1
.
£5
Harry Murgatroyd
.
1
.
£5
Alan Crockford
.
1
.
£5
Ged Walker
1
.
.
N/A
Bill Isherwood
1
.
.
N/A
Danny Daneils
.
1
.
£5
Eric Freeman
1
.
.
N/A
Albert Rouse
1
.
.
N/A
Michael Rae and Val
.
1
1
£10
Tom Dalton
1
.
.
N/A
St Helens Branch
6
.
.
N/A
Bury Branch
6
.
.
N/A
Harry Holden
1
.
.
N/A
Norman Burkitt
1
.
.
N/A
Jim Worrall
.
1
.
£5
Martin Mason
.
1
.
£5
Pete Newton
1
.
.
N/A
John Bagot
.
.
1
£5
Dave Yarnall
1
.
.
N/A
Vince Moran
1
.
.
N/A
Florence Lyons
.
.
1
£5
D Kirkby
.
.
1
£5
E Robins
.
.
1
£5
Dave and Lou Wilson
.
.
2
£10
Francis Fletcher
.
1
.
£5
Jack Hardman
1
.
.
N/A
Stott
.
1
.
£5
Haigh
.
1
.
£5
Costello
.
1
.
£5
Pete and Joan Barton
.
1
1
£10
Norman and Barbara Livesey
.
.
2
.
Roy Tooth
.
1
.
.
Ron Pilkinton
.
1
.
.
John and Anne Scotson + grandson
.
1
2
.
Trieste Branch
3
.
.
.
Salford Branch
?
.
.
.
Tommy Hussey
1
.
.
.
Dave Yarnall
1
.
.
.
Total
26
18
12
.
Total for Parade
44
Total for bus
30

Layton Institute
Westcliffe Drive
Blackpool
FY3 7HG

The Layton Institute has the reputation of putting on the best nights in Blackpool.
There are 4 free tickets to be had,so get in quick if you want them.

E Mail Geoff if you would like any of the free tickets