Days 7 & 8 - Farewell to The Windeyer Sessions 2025!
April 27th | Ypres, Belgium
📍 Restaurant Dépot, Ypres
The Windeyer Sessions 2025 comes to its grand culmination!
Tonight, our delegates dine at Restaurant Dépot - Innovative and renowned for its modern twist on Flemish cuisine - to celebrate The Sessions' triumphant end.
TWS 2025 Highlights
Let's take a look back on some memorable moments of The Windeyer Sessions 2025!
The Windeyer Sessions extends special thanks to...
We thank our brilliant organizers, without whom The Sessions would not have been possible, and express our sincere gratitude to M B Evans and Eva Lee-Gabriel for orchestrating tours in Amiens & Ypres with purpose and dedication.
And finally, we thank our marvelous delegates for their participation and support of The Windeyer Sessions!
Next stop - Italy 2026!
The Windeyer Sessions is set to return next year in 2026 - This time in Bologna and Ravenna, Italy!
We warmly extend to all future delegates the invitation to attend The Windeyer Sessions; Italy Edition!
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Day 6 - Ypres Conferences Underway as Delegates Explore Belgium
April 28th | Ypres, Belgium
Delegates enjoy welcome tea and coffee before the Ypres Sessions officially commence! The afternoon entails leisure time spent meandering the beautiful Ypres solo, otherwise...
Afternoon Tours!
WWI Tour | M B Evans Tour members follow the route of The Battle of Messines 1917 - The first grand-scale fighting action involving Australian troops in Belgium.
“The opening of the Battle of Messines was at that time the biggest man-made explosion in history.”
The successful capture of the Messines Ridge preluded the larger Third Battle of Ypres.
📍 Messines Ridge, Belgium
Walking Tour of Ypres | Eva Lee-GabrielDelegates explore historic Ypres on a walking tour to Lille Gate, City Walls, and Flanders Fields.
Day Five - The Windeyer Sessions; Ypres Edition
April 27th | Ypres, BelgiumIt's travel day for our delegates as we farewell Amiens and make our way to Ypres!
📍Vimy Ridge Canadian Memorial, France
Delegates pay a visit to the Vimy Ridge Canadian Memorial - An impressive dedication to the country's contribution during WWI in commemoration of the some 650,000 Canadian soldiers who served.
Ypres Welcomes The Windeyer Sessions
📍 The Albion Hotel, Ypres
Ypres welcomes our delegates as we settle into The Albion Hotel. Situated in the heart of Ypres, the hotel is of a warm, restful ambiance, featuring an in-house bar and cozy library.
Ypres Welcome Dinner
Delegates are welcomed to Ypres with group drinks & dinner!
Day Four - Delegates Farewell Amiens with Gala Dinner
April 26th | Amiens, France
The Windeyer Sessions on Tour
WWI Tour | M B Evans
On todays tour, delegates travel to Morlancourt, Dernancourt, Villers-Bretonneux, Mont Saint-Quentin, and finally, the Hindenburg Line, alongside a visit to the extraordinary Museum of Great War in Péronne.
📍 Second Australian Division Memorial, Mont Saint Quentin, France
Walking Tours of St Pierre, the Botanical Gardens, and ST Leu | Eva Lee-Gabriel
Delegates wander the tranquil parkland of St Pierre, exploring the lush, romantic landscape of the Botanical Gardens.
We then stroll on to the St Leu district - The oldest Amiens district renowned for its old-world charm and medieval history.
Delegates meander its winding streets and canals, quaint shops and vibrant terrace cafés, alongside distinctive half-timbered houses.
Gala Dinner & Farewell to Amiens!
📍Hyacinthe Restaurant, Amiens
To celebrate the end of The Windeyer Sessions Amiens, this evening delegates dine at The Hyacinthe.
The restaurants features a "committed cuisine" - Fresh, seasonal ingredients by local producers, conscientious artisanal ethic, and an exquisite fine dining experience.
Day Three - ANZAC Day in Villers-Bretonneux
Our delegates attend the annual ANZAC Dawn Service at Villers-Bretonneux, preceding a group lunch, two-up game, and more CPD seminars!
April 25th | Day Three - Villers-Bretonneux, France
📍The Australian National Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux
Delegates attend the ANZAC Dawn Service at Villers-Bretonneux
“On 24 April 1918 the Germans, in their advance towards Amiens, seized Villers-Bretonneux. That night, Australian soldiers counter-attacked to the north and south of the town and encircled it, and by the evening of 25 April—Anzac Day—the enemy had been driven out.”
An early morning for our delegates as we head to the Australian National Memorial for the annual ANZAC Dawn Service.
During early April of 1918, Australian forces helped defend Villers-Bretonneux from a German onslaught as part of the Spring Offensive, later leading the successful counter-attack on the Germans after the town's capture on April 25th.
The success happened to coincide with the third anniversary of the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli.
📍The Australian National Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux
The Sessions continue...
Back in Amiens, delegates enjoy an ANZAC Day breakfast and traditional game of two-up before the conferences recommence. The quiet afternoon offers delegates more opportunity for sightseeing and flaneuring the gorgeous town of Amiens!
Day Two - The Conferences Begin
The Windeyer Sessions' CPD seminars commence, whilst delegates take to exploring Amiens on afternoon guided tours lead by our experts!
April 24th | Day Two - Amiens, France
Le début - The Conferences Begin...
Following the welcome address by M B Evans, head of 8 Windeyer Chambers, the CPD seminars commence!
A big thank you to our wonderful speakers!
The Windeyer Sessions' CPD seminars are underway this morning, with fabulous presentations ranging from police powers of arrest, costs issue, ethics, coronial procedure, and The War Precautions Act.
Out and About in Amiens
The Windeyer Session’s afternoon scenic & historic guided tours
Delegates are offered the option to embark on one of two afternoon tours in exploration of Amiens.
WWI Tour | M B Evans Delegates set out for The Australian Memorial, Pozières and Mouquet Farm, and Villers-Bretonneux. The tour offers an insightful driving expedition, during which delegates visit historical sites of Australian involvement during the 1916 Battle of the Somme.
M.B. Evans has dedicated many years recovering the Australian perspective of the battles, and knows the region well. Delegates drive in convoy, with stops along the route commentary on the site.
Amiens Walking Tour | Eva Lee-Gabriel Delegates embark on a light stroll around the quiet Amiens township, enjoying morning tea and taking in the serene, historic atmosphere.
Lead by Eva Lee-Gabriel, delegates visit La Maison de Jules Verne, Museum de Picardie, and Amiens Cathedral.
Day One - Amiens Welcomes The Windeyer Sessions
The Windeyer Sessions 2025 officially begins, commemorated by a cocktail party and dinner. Delegates gather before the conference commences.
April 23rd, 2025 | Day One - Amiens, FranceBienvenue à Amiens!
Amiens welcomes our delegates for celebratory drinks & dinner!
📍 Hôtel Mercure Amiens Cathedrale, Amiens
The Windeyer Sessions 2025 officially begins, as commemorated by a celebratory cocktail party and dinner! Hosted in the Mercure's own private dining room which extends to an outdoor terrace, delegates greet one another before the conferences commence.
A room with a view…
📍 Hôtel Mercure Amiens Cathedrale, Amiens
Nestled in the heart of Amiens, delegates settle into Hôtel Mercure situated just opposite to Amiens Cathedral - France's largest medieval cathedral, and illustrious UNESCO World Heritage site. With stunning cathedral views, the historic Saint Leu district, the floating gardens and Jules Verne's house are all within close proximity!
Only for our delegates
Personalized gifts & goodies just for our delegates! Each member is to receive an exclusive, custom-made goodie bag as a keepsake of the Windeyer Sessions experience.
Introducing The Windeyer Sessions!
Introducing The Windeyer Sessions
Amiens Cathedral, Amiens
The Windeyer Sessions - A not-for-profit, collaborative CPD conference
Proudly hosted by 8 Windeyer Chambers, The Windeyer Sessions is a wholly not-for-profit, development-oriented event. The Windeyer Sessions are proudly dedicated to our delegates’ wellbeing as a dynamic space for sharing collegial thought whilst embracing world travel. The Sessions’ philosophy sets the formation of lifelong connections at its forefront, encouraging strength in collegial togetherness.
Belgium & France 2025!
Join our delegates on our CPD trip through Amiens, France, then Ypres, Belgium! The Windeyer Sessions features scenic and historical guided tours, European fine dining, and remarkable ANZAC experiences, all while delegates are granted the opportunity to earn CPD points.
Amiens Cathedral, Amiens
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An overview of TWS 2025 including our packages, itinerary, and booking information.
