The Christmas Truce 20th December Christchurch

Choir and orchestra combine for a joyful blend of carols marking one of history’s most symbolic events of peace and humanity: the ceasefire of Christmas Eve 1914 across the Western Front. Based on real events from 100 years ago, and incorporating scenes from an original new play by Rufus Stilgoe, this is a celebratory and uplifting evocation of Christmas for all ages. Book your tickets via the website here. More information available here.

Childhood Memories Saturday 8 November at St Cuthbert with St Matthias Church SW5

Childhood Memories  Saturday 8 November, from 4pm and 7.30pm. Tickets: £5, £10, £15, £20 and £50 (optional donation). St Cuthbert with St Matthias Church, 51 Philbeach Gardens, London SW5 9EB Childhood Memories Saturday 8 Novembver at St Cuthbert with St Matthias Church SW5 To commemorate this important year; the centenary of the start of the First World War and the 70th anniversary of the D-Day Landing, this is a performance of a series of monologues, based on memories of childhood during WWII, with drama, music and poetry. Presented by the Earl’s Court Community Trust in association with the Finborough Theatre and performed by The Earl’s Courtiers with New Horizon’s Chelsea Belles & Beaux choir and St Cuthbert with St Matthias school choir. Matinee performance From 4pm (doors open at 3pm) Refreshments provided Book tickets here. Evening Performance From 7.30pm (doors open at 6pm) Refreshments provided Book tickets here. Tickets for the event are an optional donation and all proceeds from donations raised from these performances go to the British Legion Poppy Appeal and War Child. For more information email toby.brown@tlclondon.com or call Toby Brown on 020 7370 4000.

LBHF to dig up North End Road with pneumatic drills during Lights Out hour

Very poor decision @LBHF to dig up North End Road with pneumatic drills during Lights Out hour. Photo from resident. pic.twitter.com/Np2Roi8HYd”

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1WW The lamps are going out all over Europe

The Times newspaper of the 5th August 1914 gives a sense of the emotion that gripped the country after Britain declared war on Germany on the 4th August. Crowds pack out Central London waiting for the announcement, and the atmosphere is electric: cheering, demonstrations, patriotic singing, and the royal family appears on the balcony of Buckingham … Continue reading


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