Description
RMA Membership Event
Walcheren 80 is to take place this year from 31st October-3rd November. It is open to all members of RMA-The Royal Marines Charity, to join the Walcheren 80 celebrations and activities. The trip will involve the opening ceremony of the new silhouette memorials at Westkapelle.
This trip will be held over the period of the assault on Walcheren that happened 80yrs ago.
The trip will feature:-
Wed 30 Oct – Advance Party departs for Walcheren
Thu 31 Oct – Trip departs from CTC and Dover for Walcheren.
Fri 01 Nov – Westkapelle Museum Parade, Lighthouse Parade, Erika Beach Parade, Visit 41 and 48 Cdo Memorials, RM Band event (tbc)
Sat 02 Nov – Conduct the 47 Cdo insertion yomp from Westkapelle to Dishoek for those that are able, finishing at the No4 Commando Memorial with several wreath laying ceremonies on route. Those participants who do not want to complete the Yomp will follow the route on the coach and meet them on route for the ceremonies.
Sun 03 Nov – Trip departs for the ferry port and drop off in Dover and CTC.
A detailed programme will be distributed in due course.
This event is exclusively for members of the RMA.
For more information or to book and join the event please email [email protected]