Welcome to this Special edition issue of the FSF Cymru Welsh Fan Embassy information booklet. We are in the Quarter finals of the European Championships for the first time in our history and now face a huge match against an inform and excellent Belgium Team brimming with confidence after their 4-0 demolition of Hungary in the round of 16. Our supporters have again won praise for their excellent behaviour following our hard fought victory over Northern Ireland in Paris, that meant we had no arrests amongst the estimated 80,000 Welsh fans who have been in attendance at the 4 host cities. D During the game against Northern Ireland 2 North Walians decided to light a flare and set it off when Wales scored, they were instantly detained and taken out of the stadium to be arrested, not only will they miss the Quarter final they will now face a lengthily football banning order on their return to the UK. France is on a very high state of Emergency and taking flares or any Pyrotechnics into stadiums is stupid and strictly forbidden. WELSH FANS IN PARC DE PRINCES,PARIS BELOW FSF CYMRU FAN EMBASSY HELP LINE NUMBER

Lille Lille, also called the “Capital of Flanders”, is located in the North of France, very close to the Belgian border (around 10 kilometres). It is the tenth largest French city and the fourth largest metropolis with 1,9 million inhabitants, including over the Belgian border. It is a crossroads for many tourists that travel between France, the Low Countries (the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxemburg) and England since the arrival of the Eurostar. Its population is very young and dynamic as 36% of its population is younger than 25 years old. Lille has an oceanic climate, with weak variations of temperatures between seasons and quite regular rain during the whole year. Temperature on June 27 th was 17 Centigrade and cloudy, weather forecast for Fridays game is 18 C and showery so you may want to wear a coat. Train times to and from Lille shown below

British Embassy in France information Prefets (local French government offices) across France have been authorised to take all necessary measures to prohibit the sale, consumption and transport of alcoholic drinks on match days, pre-match days and whenever the local fan zones are open. There may be measures to restrict the use of metallic cans and glass bottles. Measures may be extended to the surrounding areas, including transport links to the stadiums. Additional security checks may be put in place. There are likely to be long queues so arrive early. Check local sources for more information. There is a high threat from terrorism. Due to ongoing threats to France by Islamist terrorist groups, and recent French military intervention against Daesh (formerly referred to as ISIL), the French government has warned the public to be especially vigilant and has reinforced its security measures. During Euro 2016, stadiums, fan zones, venues broadcasting the tournament and transport hubs and links represent potential targets for terrorist attacks. You should be vigilant at all times, especially in areas hosting Euro 2016 events, and follow the advice of local French authorities. The Emergency phone number in France is 112. You should apply for a free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) before you travel. If you already have an EHIC, make sure it hasn’t expired. Some medical costs aren’t covered by the EHIC so you should also take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you travel BRITISH CONSULATE 24 HOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER Fan Embassy Wales latest update following four matches at the Euro 16 As you can imagine it has been a very busy time for us at the fan Embassy and we have had to change volunteers as the tournament as progressed, special thanks to the fan Embassy team of Vince Alm, Neil Dymock, Wyn and Natasha Lewis, Kieran Jones, Colin Lewis and Sally Dicks who have all worked tirelessly getting information out to the Welsh fans on the streets. Our hotline has has been non stop and its mostly general enquiries about tickets or voucher exchange points but unfortunately we have had to deal with some sad calls too from fans who have been hurt, robbed or simply lost. Over 20 fans have reported Passport loss/theft, more than 45 missed transport home on organised transport, we have dealt with 4 missing persons (all found) a missing car (it was towed away) and several cases of fans beaten up by locals late at night in clubs. We estimate that 30,000 fans were in Bordeaux, 15, 000 in the Lens area, 25,000 down in Toulouse and possibly 20, 000 back here in Lille, We have heard of only 2 arrests, both in Paris and every local authority here as nothing but praise and admiration for the passion, friendliness and good conduct of the Welsh fans LETS KEEP IT UP!!!!!

Stadium, Fan Embassy,VEP and fan zone Lille The Fan Embassy (ABOVE LEFT) is a short walk from Lille Flanders train station and Metro Our embassy is located in a prime central location on the Place du Théatre near the opera. It is the Local's Old Town, like the railway stations and the Fan Zone at the Parc Matisse, easily reached on foot. We will be available on Thursday am to 7 pm, on match day 11 am until 7 pm and on the day after the match 12 until 2 pm. As always, we are available with advice and practical help, to answer questions, distribute information material and of course be on hand for a chat. FAN ZONE LOCATED OUTSIDE LILLE EUROPE AND LILLE FLANDERS RAILWAY STATIONS IN CENTRE OF CITY Stade Pierre Mauroy UEFA capacity: 50,000 LOSC’s impressive new home, complete with retractable roof, moveable flooring and a five-star UEFA rating, is double the capacity of their previous two temporary homes, Stade Grimonprez-Jooris and Stadium Lille Métropole. It is named after the former French Prime Minister Pierre Mauroy. Lille’s need for a new stadium has been pressing, with their previous two temporary stadiums not up to UEFA standards for European competition, forcing LOSC into using the Stade Bollaert-Delelis (home of neighbours and Derby Du Nord rivals RC Lens) and the Stade Du France for European fixtures. The €282m cost for the new stadium is being shared between LOSC, the city of Lille and the Nord Pas Du Calais regional council. To get to stadium Stade Pierre Mauroy is located in the Lille suburb of Villeneuve d’Ascq about 6 kilometres south-east of Lille’s city centre and main railway station. The stadium lies adjacent to the N227 motorway, which connects with the A1 and A27 further south and with the A22 in the north. Take exit 3 Villeneuve d’Ascq from the N227. If using public transport, Stade Pierre Maroy is easy to reach by metro. Metro station Cité Scientifique and 4 Cantons Grand Stade both lie a short walk away from the stadium. Both are on metro line 1, which can be boarded in Lille’s city centre and at main railway station Gare Lille Flanders. Gare Lille Europe, where the Eurostar trains arrive, is a short walk away from Gare Lille Flanders.metro An alternative is bus 18, which can be taken from the southern parts of Lille’s centre, e.g. metro stops République Beaux-Arts or Porte de Valenciennes. Take the bus in the direction of Villeneuve d’Ascq. It will pass right by the stadium. Voucher Exchange Point VEP Lille Grand Palais 1 Boulevard des Cités Unies Lille-Euralille Entrance via avenue Emile Dubuisson (front of the building) Close to city centre Access by public transport Metro line 1 – stop “Gare Lille Flandres” Metro line 2 – stop “Lille Grand Palais Opening times June 29 TH 10 am - 6 pm, June 30 TH 10 am -7 pm MATCH DAY 10 AM UNTIL 9 PM