Author: Steve Williams Talks

I am accepting bookings for 2018 and 2019 but please note that I will not be available at all in either September; I also have limited availability in May 2018 and am not available in June 2019.

Since 2004 I have organised and led 13 trips to various battlefields in France and Belgium.

I have decided to make my tip in September 2018 my last.

It will be visit all the major WW1 battlefield sites and memorials on The Western France in France and Belgium, including the French sites at Verdun.

To register your interest, please e-mail me accordingly.

I have a number of First World War talks relating to the Chorley Pals and the 1916 Battle of the Somme.

Talks open to members of the public include:

Monday 13th June – ‘The Chorley Pals’ at Chorley Library, 7.00pm
Monday 27th June – ‘The Battle of the Somme’ at Blackburn Library, 2.00pm
Friday 1st July – ‘Bolton men on the Somme, 1st July 1916’ at Bolton Library & Museum, 1.00pm

All forty-five places on my trip to the Somme battlefield in early September this year have been taken.

I don’t have any plans for a trip in 2017 but am looking at a ‘Remembrance Trail’ trip to visit all the major WW1 battlefields and main memorials, including the Somme, Ypres and Verdun, in September 2018.

I have been working with Trustees of the Chorley Pals Memorial and Chorley Council on a series of events in the town during late June and early July, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Pals at the Battle of the Somme on the 1st July 1916; more news soon.

Please note that I won’t be available for talks in September 2017 due to other commitments.

I already have bookings for February, April and November.

I am presenting my talk ‘Along the line through Brindle and Hoghton’ at Hoghton Village Hall, Blackburn Old Road, Hoghton, near Preston PR5 0SG on Sunday 12th July commencing at 2.30 pm.

Admission is just £2.50.

The talk looks at the history of a section of the Blackburn to Preston railway that runs through both villages, with many never seen before black & white photographs of the line over the years.

My new brochure for 2016 is now available for download here.

Since releasing details last week of my eight day (7 nights) trip to the Somme, sixteen people have already booked.

Details and a Booking Form can be obtained by e-mailing info@stevewilliiamstalks.co.uk or call 0345 193 0643 for a chat.

Details of my trip to the WW1 Somme battlefield in September 2016 are now available.

The 8 day trip will end with a night & day ‘at leisure’ in Bruges, after spending 5 days on the battlefield based in Amiens.

We will travel by the Hull – Zeebrugge ferry route.

Some additional features to this year’s trip will be two museum visits at Peronne and Albert, plus a ride on the last remaining WW1 train (“Le P’tit train de la Haute Somme”) – all included in the price.

Also, the trip price of £729 per person (in a twin / double room) and £859 (single) includes full travel insurance (with no medical surcharge).

Call 0345 193 0643 or e-mail info@stevewilliamstalks.co.uk to register your interest and get a booking form.