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Service of Dedication of the Welsh Memorial in Flanders Pilckem Ridge, Langemark, Belgium. 3pm, 16 August 2014

£1 / €1

To remember all those of Welsh descent who took part in the First World War Order of Service (Please

be seated by 2.45pm)

Introduction: Roy Noble OBE of BBC Radio Wales and Soetkin Ureel

Bugle Call: Eric Bentein

Hymn: ‘Dros Gymru’n Gwlad’ sung by Côr Rygbi Gogledd Cymru

Welcome: Alain Wyffels, Mayor of Langemark-Poelkapelle

Readings and Prayers: Father Bart Demuynck, Maj. Gen. the Rev. Morgan Llewellyn CB OBE, Rev. Brian Llewellyn and Rev. Meurig Williams

Hymn: ‘Gwahoddiad’ sung by Côr Rygbi Gogledd Cymru

Address: Peter Carter Jones, Welsh Coordinator Erwin Ureel, Flemish Coordinator Cover image by kind permission of Lee Odishow, 2014

Reading: Accounts of Welsh Soldiers by Gwydion Rhys (Llanllechid) and Joe Lewis (Neath) Ceremonial placing of soil gathered from the summits of Snowdon, Pen y Fan and Yr Ysgwrn, home of Ellis Humphrey Evans, the poet ‘Hedd Wyn’ Guard of honour takes position at the base of the Cromlech Lowering of the Welsh flag accompanied by Dylan Cernyw (harpist)

Poem: ‘Rhyfel’ by Hedd Wyn read by Isgoed Williams MBE

Reading: ‘Exhortation’ by Ivan Beatty

Bugle Sound: ‘Last Post’

One minute’s silence Reading: ‘Kohima Epitaph’ by Simon Weston OBE

Bugle Sound: ‘Reveille’

Song: ‘Dweud Wrth Fy Nhad’ sung by Rhys Meirion as the Welsh flag is raised by cadets

Address: Dr Andrew Murrison MP, the Prime Minister’s Special Representative for the Centenary Commemoration of the First World War Representative of the Flemish Government The Rt. Hon. Carwyn Jones AM, First Minister of Wales

Unveiling of the Memorial: The Rt. Hon. Carwyn Jones AM, First Minister of Wales, Dr Andrew Murrison MP, Representative of the Flemish Government, Alain Wyffels, Mayor of Langemark-Poelkapelle and artist Lee Odishow

Hymn: ‘O Iesu Mawr’ sung by Côr Rygbi Gogledd Cymru

Blessing of the Memorial Laying of wreaths by special guests, accompanied by harpist

National Anthems (Please

stand)

Flemish National Anthem: De Vlaamse Leeuw (The Flemish Lion) Zij zullen hem niet temmen, de fiere Vlaamse Leeuw, Al dreigen zij zijn vrijheid met kluisters en geschreeuw. Zij zullen hem niet temmen, zolang een Vlaming leeft, Zolang de Leeuw kan klauwen, zolang hij tanden heeft.

Chorus: Zij zullen hem niet temmen, zolang een Vlaming leeft, Zolang de Leeuw kan klauwen, zolang hij tanden heeft. Zolang de Leeuw kan klauwen, zolang hij tanden heeft. De tijd verslindt de steden, geen tronen blijven staan: De legerbenden sneven, een volk zal nooit vergaan. De vijand trekt te velde, omringd van doodsgevaar. Wij lachen met zijn woede, de Vlaamse Leeuw is daar.

Chorus: Zij zullen hem niet temmen, zolang een Vlaming leeft, Zolang de Leeuw kan klauwen, zolang hij tanden heeft. Zolang de Leeuw kan klauwen, zolang hij tanden heeft.

Belgian National Anthem: Brabançonne O dierbaar België, O heilig land der Vaad’ren, Onze ziel en ons hart zijn u gewijd. Aanvaard ons kracht en bloed van ons ad’ren, Wees ons doel in arbeid en in strijd. Bloei, o land, in eendracht niet te breken; Wees immer uzelf en ongeknecht, Het woord getrouw, dat g’ onbevreesd moogt spreken, Voor Vorst, voor Vrijheid en voor Recht! Het woord getrouw, dat g’ onbevreesd moogt spreken, Voor Vorst, voor Vrijheid en voor Recht! Voor Vorst, voor Vrijheid en voor Recht! Voor Vorst, voor Vrijheid en voor Recht!

British National Anthem: God Save the Queen God save our gracious Queen, Long live our noble Queen, God save The Queen! Send her victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us, God save The Queen.

Invitation to individuals to lay wreaths Welsh National Anthem: Hen Wlad fy Nhadau (Land of my Fathers) Mae hen wlad fy nhadau yn annwyl i mi, Gwlad beirdd a chantorion, enwogion o fri; Ei gwrol ryfelwyr, gwladgarwyr tra mad, Tros ryddid collasant eu gwaed.

Chorus: Gwlad, gwlad, pleidiol wyf i’m gwlad. Tra môr yn fur i’r bur hoff bau, O bydded i’r hen iaith barhau.

Other events over the Memorial Weekend Saturday: 8.00pm: Evening Gala Concert in Langemark Church

Sunday: 2.30pm: Service at Artillery Wood Cemetery 3.30pm: Short service at Hedd Wyn’s plaque, Hagebos 8.00pm: Last Post Ceremony, Menin Gate

Background In July 1917, during the 3rd Battle of Ypres, also known as Passchendaele, it was decided that the Allies needed to take the area known as Pilckem Ridge near Langemark in Flanders. The task was initially undertaken by soldiers of the 38th (Welsh) Division and the Guards Division, including the Welsh Guards. They were successful but suffered a huge loss of life, including that of the national poet, Ellis Humphrey Evans, better known by his bardic name, ‘Hedd Wyn’. This Memorial now stands on Pilckem Ridge in honour of these men, but also of everyone of Welsh descent who took part in the First World War throughout the world.

Men of the 1st Glamorgan, 265th (Howitzer) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, 53rd (Welsh) Division, c. 1916. Courtesy of Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales

How this Memorial came about During a chance meeting between Peter Carter Jones and Erwin Ureel, a founding member of the Passchendaele Society 1917, in Ypres in 2010, the idea of a National Memorial for Welsh people who took part in the First World War was first raised. Wales had not established its own national memorial to those lost in the First World War, unlike other nations which had memorials on the former Western Front. Both Peter and Erwin agreed that something should be done and Peter began a campaign in Wales to raise awareness of the idea and to commission a suitable new memorial. Many organisations and individuals were contacted by Peter and gradually momentum began to build. In Spring 2011, the Passchendaele Society 1917 and the Langemark Society agreed jointly to establish a Committee to campaign for the new memorial in Belgium. Peter Carter Jones was appointed the Co-ordinator in Wales.

The campaign now began in earnest. The Appeal was registered as a charity and regular committee meetings were held to oversee the fundraising. Activities were organised, including concerts and the sale of lapel badges. Each member of the Appeal Committee gave their time. Other individuals also contributed generously. Many organisations supported the appeal. For example, One Voice Wales facilitated contributions from Welsh Community Councils, and Côr Rygbi Gogledd Cymru gave concerts all over Wales. The Appeal Committee is deeply appreciative of everyone who has tirelessly worked to raise the necessary funds. We are also very grateful for the support which we have received from the Rt Hon Carwyn Jones AM, First Minister of Wales, Professor Sir Deian Hopkin and Welsh Government staff from CyMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales who are co-ordinating

the Welsh commemoration programme for the First World War. Dame Rosemary Butler AM, Presiding Officer of the National Assembly for Wales, kindly agreed to become a Patron of the Appeal. The former Secretary of State for Wales, the Rt Hon David Jones MP, also provided his help and support, as have leaders of all political parties in Wales. In 2013, the stones for the cromlech were generously provided by Craig yr Hesg quarry, Pontypridd and transported to Flanders by Owens Transport, Llanelli. Following a competition organised by the Arts Council of Wales for the Appeal Committee, an imposing design for a dragon, conceived by a young Welsh artist, Lee Odishow, originally from Tenby, was commissioned. The bronze dragon was cast at Castle Fine Arts Foundry, Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant, in late June 2014.

In Flanders, the Flemish Government has very generously donated funds to the appeal, and the people of Langemark-Poelkapelle, particularly Alain Wyffels, Mayor of Langemark-Poelkapelle, have worked hard to support the Appeal. The Province of West Flanders has made a magnificent contribution towards the creation of a memorial garden around the cromlech, and the Council of Langemark-Poelkapelle has very kindly provided the land for this purpose. We would also like to thank the band at today’s ceremony, Koninklijke Muziekvereniging St.Cecilia Langemark. Finally, we would like to thank the people of Wales and beyond who have given so generously to this Appeal and ensured its success. We sincerely hope that future generations, particularly children, will visit this site in years to come so that the memory of the sacrifice made by Welsh people who took part in the First World War is never forgotten.

The Welsh Memorial in Flanders Appeal Committee:

Campaign Co-ordinator: Peter Carter Jones North Wales Liaison: Alwyn Bevan Honorary Secretary: Glena Bevan

Chairman/Coordinator: Erwin Ureel Vice-Chairman: Marc Decaestecker Secretary: Johan Regheere Treasurer: Sofie Staessen

London Liaison and Legal Advisor: Russell Harris QC

Liaison Officer Contractors: Mario Liva

Protocol Adviser: Paul Silk

Security/Traffic Management Officer: Johan Vannoote

Military Adviser: Major Ian Gumm British Legion Liaison & Pin Sales: Ivan Beatty Special Representative (Hedd Wyn): Isgoed Williams MBE

Representatives Hedd Wyn Committee: Sonja Decaestecker and Patrick Deniere Representatives Passchendaele Society 1917: Freddy Declerck and Charlotte Descamps Welsh language Advisor: Lieven Dehandschutter

All proceeds from the sale of the Programme will be donated to the Welsh Memorial in Flanders Appeal

www.walesremembers.org

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Honorary Chairman: Brigadier (retired) Ian McLeod CMG OBE MC

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