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Interesting Times: The Strettons 1914-1918

Sunday 11th November 7.30pm

 

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Church Stretton Library Support Group

With:

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Stretton Players

A Special Event on the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day.

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The Church Stretton Library Support Group have united with the Stretton Players to present a special evening event on the 100th anniversary of the Armistice. Join us for a social record of life in the Strettons during the Great War, combining local news with songs and poetry of the same era.

“…An arrest has been made, a man being captured on the way to Craven Arms, after hiding in the woods for several days…”  Church Stretton Advertiser 1917.

Ludlow milkman finishes round on foot after army requisition his horse…..’ Church Stretton Advertiser 1914

 

Tickets available £8 from Burway Books or from John Thomas Florist

Buy Tickets

Tickets available
£8 from:
Burway Books 01694 723388,
John Thomas Florist 01694 722194

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The Silvester Horne Institute is available for hire.

The main auditorium and balcony seats 200 people. In addition there is the Christine Harvey Room, Council Chamber and committee room and Kitchen. These facilities can be booked separately. Please contact the Council Offices (Town Council Office 01694 722113) for more information.

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