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Do you know why we wear a Red Poppy on ANZAC Day?
Did you know that the first red paper poppies came from France?
Long known as the corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas) because it flourishes as a weed in grain fields, the Flanders poppy as it is now usually called, grew profusely in the trenches and craters of the war zone. Artillery shells and shrapnel stirred up the earth and exposed the seeds to the light they needed to germinate.
This same poppy also flowers in Turkey in early spring - as it did in April 1915 when the ANZACs landed at Gallipoli. According to Australia's official war historian C.E.W.Bean, a valley south of ANZAC beach got its name Poppy Valley "from the field of brilliant red poppies near its mouth".
Whilst the red poppy is a symbol of modern times, legend has it that the poppy goes back to the time of the Mogul leader, Genghis Khan, as the flower associated with human sacrifice. In the 12th and 13th centuries, the Mogul Emperor led his warrior hordes on campaigns south to India, and west to envelop Russia as far as the shores of the Black Sea. The policy adopted by the armies of Genghis Khan was simple and effective. They would isolate their enemies, surround and completely annihilate them. The legend states that on the battlefields that were literally drenched with blood, white poppies grew in vast profusion.
The modern story of the poppy is, of course, no legend. In the years immediately following WW1, governments and the whole of society, had not accepted the responsibility for those incapacitated and bereft as a result of war. In Britain, unemployment accentuated the problem. Earl Haig, the British Commander-in-Chief, undertook the task of organising the British Legion as a means of coping with the problems of hundreds and thousands of men who had served under him in battle.
In 1921, a group of widows of French ex-servicemen called on him at the British Legion Headquarters. They brought with them from France some paper poppies they had made and suggested that they might be sold as a means of raising money to aid the distressed among those who were incapacitated as a result of the war. The first red poppies to come to Australia, in 1921, were made in France.
In Australia and New Zealand, single poppies are not usually worn on ANZAC Day - the poppy belongs to Remembrance Day, 11 November. However, wreaths of poppies are traditionally placed at memorials and honour boards on ANZAC Day.
The Royal British Legion will be represented by Simon Jackson, Retired Commander of the Royal Navy at ANZAC Day ANTIBES on April 25th, 2018. Antibes Books, the English book store in Old Antibes sells poppies in time for ANZAC Day.
For more information about the Royal British Legion click on this link: www.britishlegion.org.uk/
Join us at the Fort Carré for the Dawn Service at 5:30am or the Main Service at 11:00am.
Furthermore, join us at The Blue Lady Pub in Old Antibes for breakfast and/or lunch. A big thank you to Sara from the Blue Lady for providing us with a great meal at a great price. Couldn't do it without her.
More more information visit our website
www.anzac-antibes.com
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Two place left on out PYA GUEST Introduction to Interior Training course starting Monday 9th of April.
This course will teach you everything you need to know to give you the confidence and skills to get your first job.
For more information contact Lucy at training@abacus-march.com ... See MoreSee Less
Two place left on out PYA GUEST Introduction to Interior Training starting Monday 9th of April.
This course will teach you everything you need to know to give you the confidence and skills to get your first job.
For more information contact Lucy at training@abacus-march.com ... See MoreSee Less
Making ANZAC Biscuits is one tradition that Australians and Kiwis continue to commemorate ANZAC Day. Everyone has their favourite recipe and there are countless arguments over whether they should be served crunchy or soft.
The biscuit that most of us know as the ANZAC Biscuit is a sweet biscuit made from rolled oats and golden syrup. These must not be confused with that staple of soldiers' and sailors' rations for centuries, the Hardtack Biscuit which was a nutritional substitute for bread. Unlike bread the Hardtack Biscuit does not go mouldy and also unlike bread, they are very, very hard. During WW1 at Gallipoli, where the supply of fresh food and water was often difficult to maintain, Hardtack Biscuits became notorious. So closely have they been identified with the whole Gallipoli experience that they are sometimes known as ANZAC Tiles or ANZAC Wafer Biscuits. Hence the confusion with the sweet biscuit.
Check out this article on the Australian War Memorial website for the whole history of the ANZAC Biscuit versus ANZAC Tiles.
www.awm.gov.au/articles/blog/anzac-biscuits
And for the best ever recipe for ANZAC Biscuits here's the triple tested recipe from The Australian Women's Weekly.
On Wednesday the 25th April we'll be commemorating ANZAC Day in Antibes. Join us at the foot of the "Poilu" at the Fort Carré for the 5:30am Dawn Ceremony or the 11:00am Main Ceremony. Any and all ANZAC Biscuits will be most appreciated. www.anzac-antibes.com for more information. ... See MoreSee Less
Antarctica sounds cold...but looks magical. One of our guests have just landed a job on an expedition yacht that will be heading to Antarctica. What a great opportunity. ... See MoreSee Less
Antarctica may be the most challenging cruising ground for any expedition yacht, but it offers the right vessel the most incredible experience. Here, the purpose-built M/Y Suri explores the breathtak...
New to the Yachting industry? Remember to sign up to agencies before you go in for a formal interview with Crew Agents.
This is a time-consuming process, so be sure to register online and upload your tickets, letters of reference, and a professional headshot. Crew agents require that you give them all of your information before they can put your forward for any work.
Be sure to take their advice as each and every agency differs in their CV style and etiquette.
What is the general consensus...
Do you think that it is wise to sign up to several agencies or just a couple?
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URGENT: Looking for massage models this Monday the 12th and Tuesday the 13th for the INTRODUCTORY RELAXING MASSAGE COURSE running tomorrow at the Harmonie Rock Therapy Studio in Antibes ....... Please send an email direct to harmonietherapy@outlook.com FOR FURTHER DETAILS
UP & COMING course DATES www.bluewateryachting.com/…/introductory-relaxing-m… ... See MoreSee Less
The Committee members of ANZAC Antibes and the Mayor of Antibes Juan-les-Pins are pleased to invite all Australians, New Zealanders, Irish, British and French citizens to ANZAC Day in Antibes.
Whether you live in the South of France or are here visiting or working in the yachting industry, this is the perfect opportunity to celebrate your origins and commemorate those who have fallen and served for your country with your fellow country-men and women.
Wednesday 25th April, 2018: Dawn Ceremony starting at 5:30am and Main Ceremony starting at 11:00am.
The ceremonies will be held at the foot of the "Statue à la Memoire des Combattants", otherwise known as "le Poilu", at the Fort Carré, Antibes. After each ceremony we will have breakfast/lunch together at a local venue in the Old Town of Antibes.
For more information visit our website www.anzac-antibes.com or find our page on Facebook "ANZAC Day in Antibes"
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Congratulations to our 7 guests, who recently arrived and have found either daywork (live on board) or permanent gigs, this week and...all through the Grapevine network.
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For those of you on the way to Antibes this month...please bring some warm clothes!!!!
And if your coming from SA bring some rooibos. 🙏🏼
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A huge thank you to Tidal Yachting for interviewing all of our in-house Crew. www.tidalyachting.com/ ... See MoreSee Less
A great way to network...that does not include alcohol. Try it out. See you there. ... See MoreSee Less
For all the Antibes crew out there, please check out the Port Vauban winter program. Their Crew Program is organizing some nice events like yoga classes, bike rides and ski days!
Check and like their...
Thank you to Hill Robinson for their meet and greet yesterday, hosted at our Oasis property.
Such useful information and great input on what to include on your yachting CV.
We would like to thank Gourmet Deliveries for catering and Onshore Cellars for their amazing rose wine.
www.gourmet-deliveries.com/
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One of our current guests who is also a professional photographer has just landed a job. Congratulations to Sam. He has been contacting agents since November and has found work in under two weeks from when he arrived in Antibes. The best part is that he is 18 years old, such a driven young man. Good luck to you Sam, what a pleasure to have met you.
Here is a sneak peek at his photography. Enjoy.
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Happy Valentines Day...
So many awesome couples have met at the Grapevine. Two of which who have married.
Any other couples out there that have met while checked in with us? Tag away folks.
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A huge congratulations to one of our departing guests....who just scored a permanent job as a Deckhand on a yacht similar to the one in this video.
He joined us a couple of weeks ago and had no prior yachting experience. He gives hope to all the green crew.
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Such a cute video of Antibes...this young lady brings you along on a tour of our great little town....this is for those of you who are on your way over...to start your new adventure.
Have a great weekend !!!
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A walk through video of the very impressive MY ULYSSES....two of our guests has just departed to join this vessel. Good luck to you both.
The crew quarters seem impressive. What do you think?
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M/Y ULYSSES - A Walkthrough
One of the most spectacular large yachts on the market, ULYSSES features a modern luxurious interior designed by H2 and has many special features including P...
Looking for some yachting interview tips?.... Well then here it is the one and only...Erica Lay from her crew agency... Le Crew Co.
Be sure to add to this list below my friends...as I am sure there have been so many scenarios that we have all come across.
Tag away.
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A beautiful aerial aspect of Antibes Port Vauban, and the one and only Motor Yacht Dilbar.... I love living here. I hope you enjoy it. See you soon. xx
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