Opening of the Field of Remembrance Westminster Abbey 6-7 Nov 2019
Wed, 06 Nov
|Westminster Abbey
The opening of the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey takes place on Thu 7 Nov 2019 at 11am. It is a popular trip but we are limited to 12 places therefore, places allocated on a first come basis with a waiting list.
Time & Location
06 Nov 2019, 11:00 – 07 Nov 2019, 15:00
Westminster Abbey, Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London SW1P 3PA, UK
Guests
About The Event
The trip will following the same format as last years successful trip which incorporated an overnight stay in London at the Victory Services Club.
Travel will be by rail using railcards to reduce the cost of rail travel. Association members who wish to book for this trip who do not have a Senior or Disabled Railcard are asked to please obtain a card before 30 Aug 19 as at the time of booking the rail tickets the number and types of railcard has to be stated. Association members wishing to book for the trip who already have either a Senior and Disabled Rail Card are asked to ensure it is valid for travel on 6 & 7 Nov 18.
The group will Dep Wakefield Westgate at approx. 1030 hrs on 6th Nov to London Kings Cross arr approx 1330 hrs. Overnight accommodation is at the Victory Services Club on a BnB basis sharing in twin rooms. After Breakfast on 7th the group will move to Westminster Abbey for the ceremony. Afterwards the group will move back to Victory Services Club for lunch before moving to London Kings Cross to catch the 1630pm train to Wakefield Westgate arriving at approx.1930pm.
A grant from the trustees will be applied for to cover the cost of the rail travel. Members on the trip will be responsible for the cost of their accommodation, food, drink and taxi fares. The accommodation with breakfast is approx. £75 per person.