Regimental Association of the Prince of Wales's Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians)

IMOS and Ledegem

The 2009 Association Autumn visit to Belgium will be from Friday 9 October to Monday 12 October with three nights in Ypres (Ieper)  This is an organised visit departing London by coach on the Friday morning with return to London late Monday afternoon. Trip includes travel from pick-up point (London Victoria to West Flanders, Belgium and return to pick-up point (London Victoria), 3 nights hotel accommodation on Bed and Breakfast Basis, lunch on Saturday and Sunday in Ieper (Ypres). This year the cost of the trip will be £240 per person

Planned events are as follows.

• Friday 9 October Last Post Commemoration and wreath laying Ceremony at the Menin Gate, Ieper
• Saturday Commemorative Lunch with the Inter Allied Military Organisation Sphinx (IMOS)
• Sunday Visit to Tyne Cot followed by Ledegem Commemoration Ceremony and lunch with informal reunion with friends in Ledegem
• Monday 12 October Visit to Island of Ireland Peace Park, Battlefield tour visit to Premesques. Free time in Armentieres for lunch. Afternoon return to UK.

Free evenings in Ieper (Ypres) Saturday and Sunday.

Sunday's commemoration ceremony is organised by Heemkring Liedengehem and plans include a wreath laying ceremony at the Ledegem 40/10 Monument, lunch at De Cycloon, Musical afternoon with "Gracie Lynne", side visits (transport provided) and bar. Scheduled Return to Ypres 5.30pm. Bands in attendance Ledegem Harmonie St. Cecilia and Trommel Corps.

If you wish to attend both the IMOS lunch, the Ledegem Commemoration event, and the battlefield tour etc. it is recommended that you make a reservation direct with the Association as soon as possible. Please contact either Mr David Ball or Mr Ian Lowe as soon as possible to confirm your reservation. Booking Form and reservation info

Want to make your own way?
If you are travelling independently the Association is not able to make any hotel reservation for you. There are many hotels in Ypres and reservations can be made via the Ieper Tourist Office or directly with the hotels Albion, (Room B&B rate Euro 83 - 103) Regina (Double Room for 3 nights circa Euro 250) in Ieper, or if attending on the Sunday only with Hostellerie Daiseldale  (Room B&B rate double room circa Euro 70-80 also special weekend rate)
Hint: If staying at The Hotel Daiseldale mention that you are attending the event in Ledegem.

Leinster Association Blazers Caubeens and Medal entitlement including tribute medals may be worn when attending commemorations and wreath laying ceremonies.

Read "Why the Leinsters commemorate the liberation of Ledegem?"

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