Army Apprentices Memorial Dedication Day

Dedication Day : Wednesday 7th September 2011.

Ceremony Commences At 11.00am.

The NMA requests that all those attending are made aware
of the following.

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Where is it :- The official address of the NMA is,
Croxall Road,
Alrewas,
Staffordshire,
DE13 7AR.
Tel Number:-01283 792333

The Arboretum is situated between Birmingham and Derby,just off the A38 north of Lichfield and south of Burton-on-Trent.
You will see "brown signs" from the A38 directing you to the A513 junction,signposted for Tamworth,where you will find the Arboretum.

Access By Car:-
M1 Southbound - exit at junction 28 and take the A38 south,bypassing Derby and Burton to the A513 Tamworth turn off,then follow the local signs.

M1 Northbound - exit onto M6 northbound,then after Corley Services follow the signs for the M6(Toll) and M42,then leave at the next junction (junction 9 M42),signposted A446,follow the A446 to the A38 Lichfield,then A38 Derby to the A513 Tamworth,then follow the local directions.

M6 Southbound - exit junction 15,follow A50 Derby,then the A38 Lichfield to the A513 Tamworth turn,then follow signs to NMA.

M54 Eastbound - leave at junction 1,and take the A460 Cannock,passing over the M6,continue and then follow the A5 (Tamworth),then A38 Derby until the junction with the A513 Tamworth,then follow local signs.

For Sat Nav:- A.A Route Finder and R.A.C. Route Finder,
use the post code DE13 7AR.

Parking - A limited amount of reserved car parking passes will be issued to specially invited guests,who may park at the NMA car park.A "Park and Ride" scheme will be in operation for all other persons attending the dedication day ceremony,and members of the general public,this facility ends at 1700hrs.

Coach Parties - The NMA must be advised in advance of any coach parties arriving on the day,stating their ETA and ETD and the numbers of passengers in the party. Other coach parties may be attending other events,and only a limited amount of coach parking is available.

Admission - Admission to the Arboretum is free of charge,although donations are appreciated to help with the maintenance and upkeep of the site.

Invited Guest Badges - All specially invited guests must wear their badges on their person to gain access through the cordon around the memorial site,and also to gain access to the hospitality marquee after the event.




Access - There is a level access to the Visitor Centre where disabled toilet facilities are available. There are also firm,level paths giving good access to much of the site.

Mobility - for less mobile visitors,wheelchairs and electric scooters are available on loan from the Visitor Centre. To ensure availability they must be pre booked well in advance. A suitable donation is requested for use of a manual wheelchair and a charge is made for a motorised scooter.

Visitors With Dogs - Dogs are not allowed in the formal grounds of the Arboretum (except for working assistance dogs),or on any of the memorials. The Arboretum has no dog waste bins and very little shade in the parking area for dogs left in cars.

Weather - Apart from the warmth and comfort of the Visitor Centre,the National Memorial Arboretum is an open site,so it is advisable to check that you are appropriately dressed for the local weather.
Other than the Visitor Centre,there is virtually no where that is under cover. Please ensure that you come prepared with waterproof protection if wet weather is forecast. Appropriate footwear is recommended at all times to cater for rough ground and wet grass. The gift shop sells umbrellas,wet weather garments and sun hats. It may be noted that no changing areas or rooms are available at the NMA.

Facilities - A manned "Welcome Point" will be situated near the entrance to the Visitor Centre until 10.45am. The Visitor Centre houses a visitor desk,shop and exhibition area,also the Arbour Cafe. Toilets for the able bodied and disabled are situated in the visitor centre.

Remembrance - for attendees who wish to pay their own tributes to a loved one after the memorial ceremony has taken place,poppy crosses and poppy sprays are available all year round from the visitor centre,and wreaths may be obtained with two weeks notice. In the Long Gallery there is a facility to light a candle of Remembrance.

Catering - The Arbour Cafe is open daily to meet all your refreshment needs.The Cafe is a fully licensed,self catering establishment which offers a wide range of hot and cold options,snacks and drinks throughout the day.
A "Cash Bar" will be in operation in the hospitality marquee area for those attending the dedication ceremony.
There are a number of picnic benches situated in the grounds for the use of visitors and "picnic packs" can be supplied. For a moderate cost a picnic pack contains,2 filled rolls (1 Brown and 1 White),a bag of crisps,a slice of cake,a pack of biscuits and a piece of fresh fruit,and a bottle of water. Visitors are not permitted to consume their own food within the Visitor Centre.
In addition,the "Coffee Garden" outdoor Cafe which is situated adjacent to the Chapel serves drinks and cakes between 9.30am and 4,45pm.

Public Access - It must be remembered that the NMA site remains open to the general public throughout the dedication service.The area around our memorial will be cordoned off during the ceremony,to allow the ceremony to take place without any uninvited access.


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