Sutton families, schools and organisations have a chance to come together to plant trees and also commemorate the start of the First World War
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Year 8 EFC students have been studying the First World War at close quarters in Ypres, Belgium this week. The students attended the evening ceremony performed daily at 8.00pm, at which children from SPH laid a wreath commemorating the fallen. "The group departed on Thursday and returned after an action packed time late on Friday. As always, we shall be marking Remembrance Day in school next month" A unique insight into the impact of World War One on the borough will be provided as just one of the talks available at Honeywood Musuem in September. Andrew Arnold, the author who has researched the names behind the WW1 war memorial in Carshalton will be giving an insight into their lives on September 25. Early copies of the book may be available for sale on the evening. Chandos Choir Coulsdon, a long-standing choir in the area performed a new Requiem by Howard Goodall as part of their autumn concert at St Andrew's Church, Coulsdon which has just celebrated its centenary of founding, also 1914 The Requiem was performed in commemoration of the Centenary of the First World War aswell as a selection of hymns parodies as sung by WW1 soldiers. "We arranged for representatives of the local Poppy Appeal to be there to collect, and obtained permission from the RBL to use the poppy logo on the posters and programme," said a spokesperson. "I am delighted to announce we raised over £150 for the legion. I am myself a poppy seller for 8 years now, so this was a great way to combine 2 things I enjoy - singing and collecting for the veterans. Sutton will play host to a range of events commemorating Remembrance Day.
Sutton Life Centre Library will host a talk by Tony Brett-Young on the importance of Remembrance Day starting at 7pm on Wednesday 11 November. Finally, All Saints Church in Carshalton will be the venue for the debut of A Great War Oratorio on Saturday 21 November. This exceptional show will feature local musicians, actors and singers performing an especially-written oratorio which will focus on Sutton’s experiences during World War 1. Tickets cost £5 and can be ordered from GREAT WAR Friends of Honeywood Museum have just launched an ambitious and extensive programme which will see one of the borough's finest building being used to offer a range of activities and events commemmorating World War One.
Everything from a talk about the start of World War One to a thought provoking exhibtion. It all starts with the "A War to End All Wars which is a commemorative exhibition that tells the story of the events that led Britain to war in 1914. A thought provoking commemorative exhibition that tells the story of the events that led Britain to war in 1914.The principle players and places that featured in the stalemate of the Western Front and trench warfare are spotlighted. The attacks by sea and air on the home front in the early war years are recalled and the art of persuasive war posters is reproduced along with many fascinating artefacts from the conflict. Thursday 25th September at 7.30pm Carshalton War Memorial An illustrated talk by Andrew Arnold. This event marks the centenary year of the commencement of the first World War The award winning production You're Not Like The Other Girls Chrissy is to be staged at The Cryer August 15 and 16 at 7.30pm.
You’re Not Like The Other Girls Chrissy, is the extraordinary true story of an eccentric young French woman’s affair with a tongue-tied English teacher, set against the backdrop of the Second World War. Waiting at Gare Du Nord for the train that will reunite her with her fiancé, this irrepressible Mademoiselle shares their love story: from a chance encounter at Cheadle tennis club to cosmopolitan 1930s Paris, before their inevitable separation by war. In 2002, Christiane, moved into sheltered housing. Amongst a lifetime of clutter, was a shoebox containing her wartime letters. Over the last year, Caroline has pieced together her story from the letters and from their conversations about Christiane’s youth, her romance with Cyril and her memories of occupied France. These memories are full of humour, resilience and her love of life. You’re Not Like The Other Girls Chrissy was commissioned by China Plate/Warwick Arts Centre/mac for the Bite Size Festival 2010. It premiered at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2010. Tickets: £12 / £10 concessions Book online at www.suttontheatres.co.uk or by phone on 020 3771 9055 or 020 3771 9317 For more information about the company visit: www.carolinehorton.net www.chinaplatetheatre.com Running Time: 1 hr One of the borough's top experts has arranged a special World War One trip to Ypres next year. Author Andy Arnold will be one of the two guides organising the one day event which is open to Sutton residents
Libraries and museums across Sutton are staging events to commemorate the start of the First World War.
Saturday 1st – Friday 28th November. Cheam Library Exhibition: ‘The Role of Women During WWI’ Using a combination of photographs, original newspaper articles and other materials, this exhibition charts the incredible change to the role of women during the era of World War One. Cheam Library Church Road, Cheam, Surrey, SM3 8QH Tel: 020 8 |
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