Uckfield College History Department

Well done, everybody! All back, safe and sound. Enjoy the rest of Enrichment Week!

Will update in the case of any delay

Current ETA 11:40

On course to arrive at Dover at 21:10

Happy to report that we have begun our return journey slightly ahead of time and in very good spirits.

A particularly moving Last Post at the Menin Gate last night, with a visiting choir singing Amazing Grace during the wreath laying. Our three representatives did Uckfield proud.

Winding our way throught the Beaumont Hamel communucation trenches, before learning about the Newfoundland Regiment at the visitor centre

Learning more about the Somme Offensive at Thiepval Memorial

...but no rain in the tunnels, at least.

Up bright and early on day two! Vimy Ridge in sunshine and rain this morning...

Tyne Cot never fails to impress

Into the trenches...

Beautiful sunshine conrasts the somber tranquility of Langemark Cemetery, our first stop on this year's tour

A fortifying brunch on the ferry. Ready for the day ahead

A great start to the trip. Thanks to everyone being ready first thing, we are ahead of schedule already! We have even managed to get an earlier ferry (09:10 departure)

Well done, everybody. Always a pleasure to take Uckfield students to the Battlefields. Now to catch up on some sleep!

Current ETA at Uckfield College 00:45

You're never too old for LEGO (they aren't sponsoring this trip, honest!)

Just disembarked at Dover

No early ferry, but we have boarded and and are due to depart on time from Calais 22:05 (21:05 UK time)