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D-Day Landings Experience Testimonials
| A wonderful tour delivered by people who care. I have been deeply moved and humbled. Thank you. | Mr Jim Paris (Adult) |
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| A dream brought to fruition without disappointment. | Mr Stuart H (Adult) |
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| Another great trip. I'm always grateful for your helping my students to stop and think about something other than themselves. I know they've learned a great deal about D-Day - and about life too. | Gill Holy Trinity High (School Leader) |
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| With many thanks for explaining an important chapter of our history in a way that was understood by all. | Catherine Holy Trinity High (School Leader) |
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| Hi Des: to say a really big thank you for all you've done for us on this trip. I've learned some valuable things and taken on board lots you have said. This trip has really made me look inside myself and experience things I neer thought I could feel on a history trip. | Steph Holy Trinity High (School Student) |
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| Des: keep on doing your tour guide because you are very good. | Robert Holy Trinity High (School Student) |
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| I felt I was there on the actual D-Day Landings as you made it so real. Thank you so much, Des. | Ms Deirdre Harding (Adult) |
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| It was such a moving and memorable experience. You brought D-Day alive! Thank you for a great trip. | Ms Fiona Maxwell (Adult) |
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| I was brought up on WW2 stories of brqavery and hardship. For the first ime it has real meaning. Your skill, Des, in bringing to life a world we've never known is humbling. | Ms Margaret Hubbard (Adult) |
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| All the closeness and camaraderie of an elite battalion but with the knowledge of a sage. A wonderful trip. Thank you Des. | Ms Sandra Chalmers (Adult) |
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| Many thanks for the opportunity to jointhis excellent exposition and share the communal esprit de corps. Another moving experience after the earlier WWI Battlefields Experience and superbly delivered. | Mr Hugh Stewart (Adult) |
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| Well paced, informative, thought-provoking and all done with characteristic good humour and energy. Many thanks Des. | Mr Jimmy Hawthorn (Adult) |
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| This was an excellent exposition of the plan and the places. I was surprised by Omaha Beach but understood better as I climbed the cliffs. | Mr John Stewart (Adult) |
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| All I expected and more! Thank you Des for an unforgettable experience - looking forward some day to doing the WWI Battlefields Experience. | Mrs Morag Stewart (Adult) |
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| The whole trip was absolutely amazing! but: it was too short! | Callum Galashiels Academy (School Leader) |
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| It was especially good to end with the memorial service to reflect on everything we had seen. | Laura Galashiels Academy (School Leader) |
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| A first rate trip, Kat: thank you. I will remember all the little things - the students singing the songs of WW1 - readings by their peers - the service at the Menin Gate - a tour guide who could hold the students' attention. | Claire Stirling High (School Leader) |
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| Des' knowledge and enthusiasm were inspiring. | Lorraine King's Road Primary (School Leader) |
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| We had a wonderful trip. thank you Des for the high levels of professionalism, inspiration and your ability to make the experience real to my pupils. I especially commend the use of different media to make maximum impact on the pupils. | Gillian North Queensferry Primary (School Leader) |
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| I still can't believe I was standing where the D-Day Landings took place! | Josh Birkdale High (School Student) |
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| 'Thank you' seems inadequate from me after all that's happened over the last few days. I've never been on a more thought-provoking and emotional trip. I've had pre-conceptions shattered, seen the true costs of war, and realised how lucky I am in so many ways. This has been unforgettable and will be with me for ever. | Donald Auchterarder Community School (School Leader) |
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| The whole experience was great!! It was great seeing all of the beaches especially the beach that my Great Uncle fought on. The whole trip was FANTASTIC but very moving | Ross Auchterarder Community School (School Student) |
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| Des: your enthusiasm is infectious and I know so much more than when I came. Can't wait for the next one! | Maureen King's Road Primary (School Leader) |
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| I have had a fantastic time! I have learned so much more about World War 2. Your presentation of information was fantastic. Des, you have so much enthusiasm for the subject and it has rubbed off on the children and myself. I would love to come back again! | Jennifer King's Road Primary (School Leader) |
