To coincide with the centenary of The Battle of Passchendaele,  Kidsgrove Writers’ Group (KWG) are hosting an exhibition of photographs, posters, and personal memorabilia from WW1, together with paintings from local schoolchildren.

Doors open approx 9.30 am – FREE ADMISSION

Confirmed Programme times will be as follows:-

10.00 am – Opening and Welcome

10.15 am – Kidsgrove and WW1 – talk by Philip Leese

10.45 am – Poetry & Prose readings by Kidsgrove Writers’ Group

11.30 am – Music of the era interspersed by readings of poems by WW1 poet Wilfred Owen

Noon – Lunch break – time to view the exhibited items and to purchase drinks, and food from the BBQ

2.00 pm – Readings by the general public welcomed, and further readings from Kidsgrove Writers’ group

3.30 pm – Community singing of songs from the era, accompanied by Margaret Jenks

4.30 pm – Last opportunity to view the exhibited items and writings and artwork

5.00 pm – Thank you – Exhibition closes

(Times subject to change on the day if some parts run over)

Refreshments will be on sale during the two-hour lunch break, with opportunity to view the exhibits.

Collections and donations will be gratefully received to support the following charities:-

Tri Services & Veterans Support Centre

Military Artwork for Charities (the founder of which – Paul J. Ballard – has allowed us to use a copy of his painting to advertise this event).