Jack Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 (edited) Folks - just wanted to share with you the official A&E PR... It was actually written by the BBC's Head of Communications for internal use but have allowed us to use it. - goes to show it's not what you know but who you know :coffee: or in this case it's who you know who know's who it is to know.....thanks Keith :angel: If anyone would like a copy of the original sent so you can send it to folks who you may know then just let me know - it would be very much appreciated. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The largest gathering of WWII military vehicles since the war is descending on Dorset The largest collection of World War II tanks and armoured vehicles since WW2 will descend upon Dorset on the weekend of the 22, 23rd & 24th June 2012 in a fascinating historical recreation event called Armour & Embarkation. For the first time since the end of the war, classic military vehicles will come together and form a convoy which will then drive through the streets of Dorchester for an unmissable and unforgettable event. WWII re-enactors and vehicle owners from around Europe will don original uniforms, carry weapons and equipment that would have been taken on embarkation to give spectators a real taste of history and breathe new life into the story behind the preparation for one of Britain’s most important battles. 50 plus historic WWII vehicles including up to 20 original tanks will travel in convoy along the very roads that were packed with apprehensive troops and vehicles destined for France 68 years earlier. Dorset was chosen for its significance as one of the major marshalling areas and embarkation counties during the build up to, and execution of, D-Day and the liberation of Nazi-occupied Europe. Jack Beckett, organiser and founder of Armour and Embarkation said, “Every possible area – from town centres to woodland would have been filled with a myriad of armour and vehicles from the allied expeditionary force, the likes of which have never been seen since. Until now.” “With the help of re-enactors and military vehicle enthusiasts the Armour & Embarkation event aims to demonstrate the true scale of the operation behind one of this country’s most important events in modern history.” The group will also be participating in the Veteran’s Weekend on Sunday 24th June by continuing their journey to Weymouth and taking part in the activities. For further information, please contact: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Edited January 24, 2012 by Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesy Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Now I'm excited!:thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Now I'm excited!:thumbsup: I am hoping to be able to make it to this event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ives Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 (edited) I am hoping to be able to make it to this event. jack if you arnt there there will be trouble:nut: Edited January 24, 2012 by David Ives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosie Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Hmmmm might pop in to Jack, sounds like it could be an interesting one. Love from Rosie x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malteser Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Super news Jack:yay: Just a thought though:??? It may be a good idea to give the landlord of The Brewers Arms in Martins Town plenty of notice to stock up, if we cleared him out last time then he needs to get in twice as much this time:rotfl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Super news Jack:yay: Just a thought though:??? It may be a good idea to give the landlord of The Brewers Arms in Martins Town plenty of notice to stock up, if we cleared him out last time then he needs to get in twice as much this time:rotfl: Sorted Sir - this year I set up the A&E 'board' - one of the guys on the 'team' owns Martinstown :coffee: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malteser Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Tidy Job !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its like a well oiled machine;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Brilliant Jack:saluting:......don't know how you managed to get us into Weymouth on top of everything else, you must have threatened them with Jim, Adrian's B&S et al lining up overlooking Weymouth and opening fire:cool2::thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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