Service to Commemorate the Battle of Passchendaele
[3rd Battle of Ypres: 31 July – 10 November 1917]
Sunday 30 July 2017

Compassion on the fields of Passchendaele

The Battle of Passchendaele, also known as the 3rd Battle of Ypres, took place on the Western Front, between 31 July and 10 November 1917.
As was often the case, the Battle was a series of smaller battles that were fought during those 102 days. Although, there were some initial successes, adverse weather conditions reduced the battlefield to a quagmire and the offensive became, quite literally, bogged down.
It was a very costly battle in terms of casualties on both sides: some 275,000 British and Commonwealth casualties and 220,000 on the German side.
All British and Commonwealth units were involved; in particular, the 9th (Scottish), 15th (Scottish), 51st (Highland) and Royal Naval Divisions.
A Service to commemorate this terrible, bloody Battle will be held at Glasgow Cathedral at 1100 on Sunday 30 July 2017 – conducted by the Reverend D J MacPherson CF RAChD.
All are invited to this service and we are keen that as many Service organisations as possible will bring Colours and Standards.
The timings will be as follows:
· 1015: Rehearsal Colours & Standards
· 1045: All seated in Cathedral
· 1100: Service commences

Calendar of Events 2017

Thursday January 19^th “Thirsty Thursday” Iron Horse 1:30 – 4:30pm

Thursday February 16^th “Thirsty Thursday” Iron Horse 1:30 – 4:30pm

Thursday March 16^th “Thirsty Thursday” Iron Horse 1:30 – 4:30pm

Sunday 9^th April – The Battle of Arras Commemoration Event – Edinburgh

Thursday April 20^th “Thirsty Thursday” Iron Horse 1:30 – 4:30pm

Thursday May 18^th “Thirsty Thursday” Iron Horse 1:30 – 4:30pm

Saturday 27^th May VE Day Service and Parade – Knightswood Cross 10:30 – 12:30pm

Thursday June 15^th “Thirsty Thursday” Iron Horse 1:30 – 4:30pm

Saturday 24^th June Armed Forces Day – Glasgow 12:30 City Chambers

Sunday 2^nd July – Tuesday 11^th July Battlefield Tour- Germany.

Thursday July 20^th “Thirsty Thursday” Iron Horse 1:30 – 4:30pm

Sunday July 30th Service to Commemorate the Battle of Passchendaele. Glasgow Cathedral 11:00am

Wednesday August 9^th Elizabeth Cross Ceremony (Ben Doherty).City Chambers 2pm

Thursday August 17^th “Thirsty Thursday” Iron Horse 1:30 – 4:30pm

Saturday 19^th August Fete de la Liberation – Montblanc France

Thursday September 21^st “Thirsty Thursday” Iron Horse 1:30 – 4:30pm

Thursday October 19^th “Thirsty Thursday” Iron Horse 1:30 – 4:30pm

*Saturday 11^th November* – Armistice Service – Bridgeton Cross. 10:00–12:00pm

Sunday 12^th November – Remembrance Sunday – George Square (10:00 Form up along with GH Association at George Street)

Thursday November 16^th “Thirsty Thursday” Iron Horse 1:30 – 4:30pm

Thursday December 21^st “Thirsty Thursday” Iron Horse 1:30 – 4:30pm

* May be moved to Friday 10^th November