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

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Will update in the case of any delay

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Current ETA 11:40

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On course to arrive at Dover at 21:10

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

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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.

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

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Learning more about the Somme Offensive at Thiepval Memorial

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

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

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Tyne Cot never fails to impress

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Into the trenches...

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

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

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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)

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

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Current ETA at Uckfield College 00:45

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

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Just disembarked at Dover

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