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Month: May 2014

May, an inspiring month at No.fifty6.

Posted on 31st May 2014 by Julie and David Thomson in General News.

May, an inspiring month at No.fifty6. Here at No.fifty6 as we look back at the month of May we realise what a wonderful month it has been to be here on The Somme. The weather has been very changeable – from glorious late spring sunny days, to cold, wet, windy days. At last it seems the weather is improving…
We have welcomed returning guests and new guests and we always feel honoured to meet so many interesting people who have stories to tell, and there have been many long chats over a glass or 2 of something…

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Charity Battlefield Walk

Posted on 28th May 2014 by Julie and David Thomson in General News.

Charity Battlefield Walk Later this year we will be welcoming back to No.fifty6, Terry Whenham who has had a long-standing interest in The Great War.

Terry is taking part in a sponsored event in October and we are pleased to support him by posting the details in our news bulletin.
Terry writes:

“As you are aware, 2014 is the Centenary of the start of the First World War and I had been considering for some time how I could become involved in marking this important event whilst supporting a good cause."

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No.fifty6 is Awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

Posted on 23rd May 2014 by Julie and David Thomson in General News.

No.fifty6 is Awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence We are pleased to announce that we have received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honours hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Winning the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence is a true source of pride for us at No.fifty6.

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