HLI Association Events
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 19th “Thirsty Thursday” Iron Horse 1:30 – 4:30pm
Thursday February 16th “Thirsty Thursday” Iron Horse 1:30 – 4:30pm
Thursday March 16th “Thirsty Thursday” Iron Horse 1:30 – 4:30pm
Sunday 9th April – The Battle of Arras Commemoration Event – Edinburgh
Thursday April 20th “Thirsty Thursday” Iron Horse 1:30 – 4:30pm
Thursday May 18th “Thirsty Thursday” Iron Horse 1:30 – 4:30pm
Saturday 27th May VE Day Service and Parade – Knightswood Cross 10:30 – 12:30pm
Thursday June 15th “Thirsty Thursday” Iron Horse 1:30 – 4:30pm
Saturday 24th June Armed Forces Day – Glasgow 12:30 City Chambers
Sunday 2nd July – Tuesday 11th July Battlefield Tour- Germany.
Thursday July 20th “Thirsty Thursday” Iron Horse 1:30 – 4:30pm
Sunday July 30th Service to Commemorate the Battle of Passchendaele. Glasgow Cathedral 11:00am
Wednesday August 9th Elizabeth Cross Ceremony (Ben Doherty).City Chambers 2pm
Thursday August 17th “Thirsty Thursday” Iron Horse 1:30 – 4:30pm
Saturday 19th August Fete de la Liberation – Montblanc France
Thursday September 21st “Thirsty Thursday” Iron Horse 1:30 – 4:30pm
Thursday October 19th “Thirsty Thursday” Iron Horse 1:30 – 4:30pm
*Saturday 11th November* – Armistice Service – Bridgeton Cross. 10:00–12:00pm
Sunday 12th November – Remembrance Sunday – George Square (10:00 Form up along with GH Association at George Street)
Thursday November 16th “Thirsty Thursday” Iron Horse 1:30 – 4:30pm
Thursday December 21st “Thirsty Thursday” Iron Horse 1:30 – 4:30pm
* May be moved to Friday 10th November