“His meticulous attention to detail, profound knowledge, infectious enthusiasm, and above all, deep respect for his subject matter were evident throughout the entire trip, never running out of facts and stories.”
Sandie D
Harry (Andy Burcher)
Over 20 years as a guide....and counting
Email Harry harry@the-charabanc.com
Intro: Toured WW1 and WW2 battlefields on the back of his father's Triumph in the 1970s and 80s.
First bike: Suzuki RM50
Current bike: BMW R1250GSA
Riding since: 1977
Biking bio: Always willing but never successful racing schoolboy Moto-x life. Never fallen off on the road... but give it time.
Background: Legal/financial.
Military history: Lifelong. He first attended Last Post at Menin Gate when he was knee high to a grasshopper.
Life memberships: The Last Post Association and the Somme Association.
Other: Member of the Guild of Battlefield Guides and has completed Battlefield Guide training.
Voluntary: Trusteeships include Talbot House Vzw and Hampshire Archives Trust.
What Harry says: "I've been guiding for >20 years. Some people say that their 'happy place' is on a beach soaking up the sun. Mine is tearing about the battlefields so that we will remember them."
Budgie (David Burgess)
Highly qualified, disciplined and motivated.
Email Budgie budgie@the-charabanc.com
Intro: Budgie's love of life on two wheels started aged 17 and has continued through the last 4 decades with various upgrades on those initial two wheels.
First bike: Yamaha FS1 E
Current bike: BMW R1250GSA
Riding since: 1979
Biking bio: Advanced motorcycling instructor.
Background: Military.
Military history: Budgie's interest in military has also been lifelong.
Memberships: Budgie is a Member of the Guild of Battlefield Guides and has completed Battlefield Guide training.
Voluntary: Budgie is a volunteer speaker and advocate for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
What Budgie says: "I am delighted to combine these two passions at the-Charabanc and look forward to sharing my expertise, enthusiasm and maybe a beer or two with you on one of our Battlefield tours".
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