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Please find below the latest news items published by the Last Post Association.

LPA delegation visits the US
On Monday, June 5th 2023, the Ypres’ Last Post Association travels to New York and Washington. The delegation consists of vice-chairman Mathieu Mottrie and buglers

Last Post as of 17 April 2023
DURING THE RESTORATION OF THE MENIN GATE, THE LAST POST CEREMONY WILL CONTINUE TO TAKE PLACE EACH DAY AT 8.00 P.M.. The restoration of the

ANZAC Day: Speech
25/04/2023 – Speech by Benoit Mottrie, Chairman of the Last Post Association On the early morning of 25 April 1915, the Australian and New Zealand

Armistice 2022: Speech
Address by Benoit Mottrie, Chairman of the Last Post Association Premier, minister, excellenties, burgemeester, dames en heren, ladies and gentlemen, At the time, people believed

Enjoy the concert 2022
Welcome on one of the concerts 2022 in the cathedral of Ieper. Please read the guidelines below to make the concert an unforgettable experience. The

Remembrance Day 11/11/2022
On Armistice Day, 11th November 2022, a special Last Post will take place at 11.00 AM. Members of the Last Post Association who would like

Concert on Armistice
Last Post Association organises its 17th remembrance concert during this year’s Armistice commemorations On Friday 11 November and Saturday 12 November 2022, the Last Post

Tribute Queen Elizabeth II
The Last Post Association and the City of Ieper will organise a tribute and a moment of reflection for HM Queen Elizabeth II on Friday

105 Years 3rd Battle of Ieper
30/07/2022 – Speech by Benoit Mottrie, Chairman of the Last Post Association Dear ladies and gentlemen, We are here this evening to commemorate the 105th