Steve Jenkins writes...

WHENEVER the Christmas Carol Silent Night is heard being sung, I am sure many of us would think of the Christmas Truce of December 1914. This was an unique event when British and German troops fraternised and exchanged gifts in 'No Man's Land' during the first Christmas of the Great War. There are even well documented reports of an unofficial international football match taking place between the two sides!

The O's proud history of service in the First World War is now well documented and the interest in the Club's major contribution to the Footballers' Battalion led to requests for a trip to the Somme battlefields and Orient war graves during the summer of 2008.

Steve Jenkins, in conjunction with the Les Bailey of the Royal British Legion has organised such a trip and the demand for places has once again proved to be high, this is great news and just as many predicted when it was decided to organise a return visit following the succesful inaugral visit in 2006. Please note however, whilst deposits are still being accepted, there is now only a limited number of places available and it is envisaged that we shall stop taking further bookings early in the New Year.

Northern France 12/13 July 2008

Should you be thinking of 'joining up' with the rest of the party then it is advised that you do it sooner than later to avoid disappointment. Official booking forms can still be collected from the Supporters' Club Recruiting Office or by emailing Steve Jenkins at stevejenkins1881@btinternet.com Alternatively ring him on 07917 261775. The total cost is only £99 per person - coaches depart from LOFC 6.30am Saturday 12 July and return to LOFC 9.30pm Sunday 13 July (approximate time)

All that is required to secure your place on this historic and extremely proud trip is a deposit of £35 (cheques to be made payable to Leyton Orient Supporters' Club). Steve is now also accepting the balances due (£64pp) for those who have already booked to travel.

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