11-11-11 Multi Event:
Perth, Australia
After the surprising success
of 9/9/9
and the huge attendance of 10/10/10
this year for 11/11/11 we have decided to go a little more low key
and make
it a true meet and greet.. also my wallet has not quiet
recovered from last year,
but be assured 12/12/12 will see the return of the quiz and
assorted goodies
we had so much fun delivering last year
Event Tracking
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Remembrance Day
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Remembrance Day (also known as Poppy Day,
Armistice Day or Veterans Day) is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth countries to remember
the members of their armed forces who have died on duty since
World War I. This day, or alternative dates, are
also recognized as special days for war remembrances in many
non-Commonwealth countries. Remembrance Day is observed on 11
November to recall the official end of World War I on that date in
1918, as the major hostilities of World War I were formally ended
"at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month" of 1918 with
the German signing of the
Armistice. (Note that "at the 11th hour" refers to the
passing of the 11th hour, or 11:00 a.m.)
The day was specifically dedicated by King George V, on 7
November 1919, to the observance of members of the armed forces who
were killed during World War I. This was possibly done upon the
suggestion of Edward George Honey to Wellesley Tudor Pole, who established
two ceremonial periods of remembrance based on events in
1917.[1]
The red remembrance poppy has become a familiar
emblem of Remembrance Day due to the poem In Flanders Fields. These poppies
bloomed across some of the worst battlefields of Flanders in World War I, their brilliant red colour
an appropriate symbol for the blood spilt in the war.
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Come to one of the two events
being held this year on this date,
to catch up with fellow cachers, have a beer and a bite to
eat if you like.
The two event times are to help cater to those who have to work, as
it is a Friday.
One event in the Morning so we can observer the minute silence
at 11am. and we can all note later on where we were at 11:11 on the
11/11/11
The later time for those to pop in after work and enjoy what we
hope is a mild evening out on the grass a couple of pints &
some great pub food after if you like.
The events will both be held
at
The Elizabethan Village Pub
Morning
event
10:30 start
25 Canns Rd, Bedfordale
A very nice venue with great gardens, a big grassed area with
gazebo they have said we may use.
Booking if you plan to eat would be a good idea to avoid a long
wait, but I have said I will let them know numbers to help in
staffing.
There is a
coin!
As previous years there is a coin
to celebrate the 50+ events happening around the globe on this
date. Once again we have our own colour
combination for our little event that will not be available
anywhere else. Cost will be in line with the event theme and be
priced at $11 dollars.
Should all coins be sold the small profit will be used to cover the
costs of the previous years event.
The coin has a large poppy to mark the date and is fully trackable
on GC.Com. So you may wish to activate it and send it traveling or
keep it at home as a souvenir of the event.
The Real Deal
When logging an attendance please mark down
number of cachers in your group, if you would like a coin(s)
reserved
and if you will be eating so we can let the village know how many
to expect for staffing levels. - Thanks