Bm8 get together 2014 en version

Bm8 Get Together 2014 Hi everyone, Here is what I propose as an organization to our meeting next year. As you know, we decided to go in Normandy this time. It is only a proposal, I expect feedback from you, tips, ideas, desires... In terms of dates, I chose according to the days of tide Mont St Michel (see below)

The 70th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy « June 5 to August 21, 2014, Normandy celebrate with pomp and emotion, the 70th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. This anniversary will be a time of contemplation and communion national and international. The commemoration of the landing of June 6, 1944 is a traditional event for the Lower Normandy region. It is especially during the five-year and ten international resonance which is particularly marked anniversaries. Because it will likely be the last decennial anniversary in the presence of actors and witnesses to these events, it will take a special dimension when hosting for the last time as part of a great birthday still a significant number of those who are the custodians of the "living memory», the emotion will be intense. This anniversary will be a wonderful time for the transmission of memory and sharing of fundamental values for which so many young men went to the supreme sacrifice: peace, freedom, brotherhood, dignity of man. The presence of the liberators of Normandy, France and Europe will be a new opportunity to show our undying gratitude and associate with them, youth at various commemorative time to make this event a step essential in the memorial transmission, already various educational initiatives emerging in the entire region. The landing of June 6 is a particular highlight of the Anglo-Saxon memory. This is why the 70th anniversary will also include a message of thanks and unwavering friendship sent by the French people to the British, Americans and Canadians. We also express our deep gratitude to the Polish, Dutch, Belgians, Australians, Greeks, Luxembourg, Norway, Czechs, Slovaks, New Zealand and Danish liberators of France, which will also have a place in the commemoration and memory initiatives.

The choice of sector of Sword Beach to host the international ceremony June 6, 2014 will also pay tribute to the 177 men of the Commando Kieffer, who were the only French elements to take part in land operations on D-Day, along with their British comrades.

Moreover, as in 2004, the anniversary will also be a highlight for Franco-German reconciliation, in the continuity of the Elysée Treaty.

Finally, this anniversary is also an opportunity to discuss the plight of civilians who have paid a very heavy price for the liberation of Normandy and France and to pay tribute to the heroism of the Norman population suffered in 1944. Beside the necessary tribute to military casualties, it is indeed important to remember the men and women who were randomly and military strategies in the fighting, trapped in a deluge of fire. During the spring and summer of 2014, the world's eyes will be on the Normandy, this is an opportunity to show the world its dynamism, its strengths and its commitment to build the future without forgetting history. »1

1 Source : http://www.le70e-normandie.fr/le-70eme/70e-anniversaire-du-debarquement-bataille-normandie/

Friday 06/13/14 – Tour of Mont-Saint-Michel

It would be nice to get all in the morning if possible. Given the number of things that we can visit and the short time available on a weekend, and given also the fact that for many of us it will be a long trip only for a short weekend, it must make the most!

I propose that we give a first appointment between 14:30 and 15:00 in Caen, which is in my opinion, our residence for the weekend.

Check out between 15:30 or 16h

Google maps link : https://www.google.fr/maps/preview#!data=!1m4!1m3!1d831433!2d-1.311241!3d49.1088531!4m18!3m17!1m1!1sLe+Mont-Saint-Michel!1m5!1sCaen!2s0x480a42bd4c04c933%3A0x3da5749f30d00859!3m2!3d49.182863!4d-0.370679!3m8!1m3!1d1670207!2d0.5112585!3d48.8894519!3m2!1i1920!2i955!4f13.1&fid=0

It takes about 1:20 to get from Caen to Mont St Michel and 30 minutes on foot to cross the dike (6 minutes by shuttle bus). http://www.lemontsaintmichel.tv/travaux/PLAN_ACCES_FR.pdf

In order to observe the phenomenon of the tide at Mont Saint-Michel, it must be present 2 hours before the times listed below. http://www.ot-montsaintmichel.com/fr/maree-montsaintmichel-juin2014.htm

It is extremely dangerous to venture alone into the bay including the immediate vicinity of Mont-Saint-Michel.

On this schedule, only the periods during which the phenomenon of the tide is visible

are indicated.

Month Dates

and days Coef.

Morning Evening

Hours Open Sea

Height Hours

Open Sea Height

June 2014

1 D

100

80

h mn 10.06

m cm 11.10

h mn 22.16

m cm 11.25

11 M 12 J 13 V 14 S 15 D 16 L 17 M 18 M

6.13 7.04 7.53 8.40 9.27

10.14 11.01 11.49

10.80 11.35 11.80 12.10 12.25 12.20 11.90 11.40

18.42 19.29 20.15 21.01 21.47 22.34 23.21

-

11.25 11.80 12.20 12.50 12.55 12.35 11.90

-

26 J 27 V 28 S 29 D 30 L

7.19 8.02 8.40 9.15 9.47

10.85 11.05 11.20 11.25 11.20

19.36 20.15 20.51 21.24 21.56

11.20 11.45 11.55 11.55 11.45

8:30 p.m. Restaurant in Mont St Michel to book ! http://www.la-confiance.fr/ (mail sent on 09/15/13 to request information 15 to 30 people we forget the hotel at Mont St Michel, is overpriced!

After the restaurant, night tour of Mont St Michel and depart around 23:30 Mont St

Michel (Return on Caen around 1 or 1:30)

Crédit Photo : http://500px.com/photo/25737137

Restaurant La Confiance

More information on the Mont-Saint-Michel here:

In English: http://www.ot-montsaintmichel.com/FCKeditor/UserFiles/File/D%C3%A9pliant%202012%20ang.pdf

In French: http://www.ot-

montsaintmichel.com/FCKeditor/UserFiles/File/D%C3%A9pliant%202012%20fran%C3

%A7ais.pdf

Saturday 06/14/14 – Official Ceremonies

« The schedule of official events is not yet known at this time. Kader Arif, Minister Delegate to the Minister of Defence, in charge of veterans, announced June 6, 2013 that it is SWORD, which runs from Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer in Ouistreham, which host the international celebration of the 70th anniversary D-Day and the Battle of Normandy on June 6, 2014. He also announced that the beaches of Juno and Omaha each welcome a large binational ceremony. A preliminary program of the ceremonies will be available in fall 2013. »2

I think we need to wait some time to organize the day of Saturday depending on the program of the official ceremonies will be soon available.

2 Source : http://www.le70e-normandie.fr/le-70eme/70e-anniversaire-du-debarquement-bataille-normandie/

Sunday 06/15/14 – Museum visits and landing beaches

There are different packages to make visits to Normandy, I held it:

Landing beaches package about 50 € per person:3

Morning :

Free visit of the Caen Memorial. Optional visit with audioguide (extra 3 € / pers.) Or tour with hearing aids (supplement

4 € / pers.).

Lunch :

Freedom menu at the buffet restaurant "Les Pommiers" of the museum.

Afternoon :

Guided Tour "Landing Beaches" (5h)

3 Source : http://www.memorial-caen.fr/organiser-votre-visite/groupe/groupes-adultes/nos-forfaits

Practical Information

Official website of the commemorations of the 70th anniversary : http://www.le70e-normandie.fr/

Regional Tourist Board site Normandy : www.normandie-tourisme.fr

Site Caen memorial : http://www.memorial-caen.fr/

Airport Caen : http://www.caen.aeroport.fr/