CARL LIVERSAGE

Carl has over 38 years experience of working in several roles and countries with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC). He currently works as Quality Assurance Manager in France. His previous role was Head of External Relations for the CWGC during the Centenary events and commemorations on the Western Front. His role requires him to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences both in English and in French. Carl can also give ‘behind the scenes’ information on how the cemeteries are maintained. Carl also has years of experience in event organization, is an Associate Member of the Guild of Battlefield Guides and is trained to British Off Road Driving Association (BORDA) higher level. Follow Carl on Twitter @Carl_Liversage

WHAT WE OFFER

A MEMORABLE, UNIQUE TOUR Our primary objective is to offer you a memorable Tour, but the details of every group Tour changes according to your groups’ needs. Our Tours are open to individuals, families and clubs. This allows you to book as a single vehicle and come and meet others with similar interests, or it allows a club to book an entire Tour. If you are interested in a custom tour for your organisation or club, we can customise a tour to suit you and offer a discount - get in touch for more info. We provide a plug-in CB radio for each vehicle that allows us to give you a running commentary throughout the Tour. All vehicles will remain in contact all of the time - ask questions, request a tea break, chat to your friends. Each vehicle will also be given an information pack that includes a bound photo booklet (that you keep as a memento). This contains a series of photographs pertinent to the route of the Tour as well as additional reading pages. The cost of your Tour will include all campsite and electric fees and museum visits, and if your Tour is hotel based then it will include the hotel costs on a twin room, bed and breakfast basis (subject to availability). If you choose to take a hotel in the same town as a camping tour then these costs must be met by you. Please read and make sure you agree to our Terms and Conditions before booking a tour. Contact us and ask all the questions that you wish, so that you know we will be providing you with the Tour that is right for you.

“Great experience & great atmosphere within the group. The battlefield team really do go above & beyond. Well organised from start to finish & the in-depth knowledge from the team is astounding. If your thinking of doing a tour with these guys honestly just do it - they will not disappoint” - Matt, Steve & Lewis

NICK GAGE

Nick manages the administration side of Battlefieldsby4x4 as well as customer relations and aims to provide service excellence. Nick is also a director of a London based design and printing company where attention to detail and customer service is critical. His skills are transferable and widely used for our website, marketing and branding and ensures all are consistent with key messages. Nick has many years of off-road experience and trained to BORDA Higher Level. He is also co-founder of The Four Wheel Drive Club - An all-marques club for anyone interested in 4x4’s. You will often find Nick leading a tour.

KEITH BOWEN

Keith has had over 40 years’ experience working in International Law Enforcement and started his 4x4 interests in off-road competitions such as Cop-Drive. He has been a 4x4 instructor for a well-known motor manufacturer and the Chairman of the Civil Service Motoring Association 4x4 Group. He is an Associate Member of the Guild of Battlefield Guides and a Member of the European Travel Operators Association. His keen interest in military history saw him and his son Tim create and deliver the Help for Heroes European Rally; a two week adventure following the 1944/45 Allied Invasion route through Europe. The six rallies from 2010-2015, each of 45 vehicles and 120 people, raised over £1 million for the charity.

jim smithson

Jim is a retired deputy headteacher, Jim has had a passion for all things military since wargaming days back in the 1970’s. After working over 30 years in Germany, he was able to retire to a house previously purchased in France near Arras and take up his passion on a full-time basis. During a multitude of visits to the battlefields of France, Belgium and Germany over 30 years, he has obtained an intimate knowledge of those areas and now feels it a privilege to be able to guide others around these most important pieces of countryside. In addition, Jim is a writer, his first book being a widely appreciated volume on the first part of the Battle of Arras in April 1917 called “A Taste of Success”. He is currently working on a two-volume guide to the whole of the battles of the Great War in the area around that city for the same publishers.

tim price-bowen

Tim is an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and has experience of being a 4x4 instructor for a well-known motor manufacturer. An owner of a 4x4 for many years, Tim has taken part in a number of Macmillan 4x4 UK Challenges and raised funds for Cancer Charities. In 2015 he climbed Kilimanjaro in support of Help for Heroes and raised over £8000 for the charity. Like his father, Tim has a keen interest in military history and together they founded and organised the Help for Heroes European Rally; a two week adventure following the 1944/45 Allied Invasion route through Europe. The six rallies from 2010- 2015, each of 45 vehicles and 120 people, raised over £1 million for the charity.

WHAT’S INCLUDED? All our tours include the following: A twin hotel room and breakfast for the duration of the tour for hotel based tours or Campsite fees with electric for camping based tours • An information pack that includes a colour bound booklet containing a series of photographs pertinent to the Tour as well as additional reading pages • Museum visits as part of the tour • A memorable Tour using your own vehicle • Running commentary • Loan of a handheld CB radio For more information, go to the individual tour pages