Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Grand Orange Lodge of England Parade & Rally 16th June – Weekend trip 15th

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Grand Orange Lodge of England Parade & Rally 16th June – Weekend trip 15th – 17th June 2012

From: William Houston [mailto:wth1948@hotmail.co.uk]
Sent: 18 January 2012 16:04
Subject: Queen's Diamond Jubilee, Grand Orange Lodge of England Parade & Rally 16th June – Weekend trip 15th – 17th June 2012

Hi Folks,

Please find attached details of a weekend trip to London from 15th to 17th June 2012, for the GOLE Queen's Diamond Jubilee Parade & Rally on 16th June. As this trip is by plane rather than Bus, you will have three days in London, to see the Trooping of the Colour, take part in the Parade and Rally, or shop,visit the various tourist sites such as Covent Garden Market or go to one of the many shows currently running in London.

We will be accompanied by Dungiven Crown Defenders Flute Band and there are still seats available.

The Coach to the Airport is leaving Londonderry and persons may be picked by arrangement and others will be collected along the route, e.g. Drumahoe, Dungiven, Castledawson, Magherafelt. Persons may also join the group at Belfast International airport.

If you wish to travel, please contact by return, as spaces are becoming limited.

Regards,

William

William has 1 file to share with you on SkyDrive. To view it, click the link below.

Poster2.LondonTrip.doc

William has 1 file to share with you on SkyDrive. To view it, click the link below.

Poster2.LondonTrip.doc

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