It’s back for 2018.  Last year saw over 10,000 people attend this amazing FREE event. The theme this year will be commemorating the end of WW1. See poster for details of attractions
We are now opening applications for stalls and concessions. concessions (costs will vary so please ask before booking). Please email
evansrich80@yahoo.co.uk for booking forms.
Thanks to National Lottery players funding is still available for community groups, schools, churches and other not-for-profit groups to celebrate their areas’ heritage. Groups can also apply for a grant to learn about the First World War 100 years after the guns fell silent on 11 November 2018. If your group has an idea and are interested in funding then join HLF for a drop in session between 2-6pm Tuesday 22 May at Butt Lane Community Centre.
To coincide with the centenary of The Battle of Passchendaele, Â 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).
The Royal British Legion Goldenhill/Sandyford Branch will be holding a Festival of Remembrance at Kidsgrove Town Hall on 5th November, tickets £5, doors open 6 o’clock. Tickets available from Ken Jepson 01782 785608, Meryl Barnett 01782 785990, Ray Perry 01782 257976.
Create your unique hand poppy to add to the display in Kidsgrove Library. This is a drop in event running throughout October, call the Library on 01782 782445
Create your unique hand poppy to add to the display in Kidsgrove Library. This is a drop in event running throughout October, call the Library on 01782 782445
Create your unique hand poppy to add to the display in Kidsgrove Library. This is a drop in event running throughout October, call the Library on 01782 782445
Create your unique hand poppy to add to the display in Kidsgrove Library. This is a drop in event running throughout October, call the Library on 01782 782445
Create your own unique hand poppy to add to the display in the library to commemorate soldiers lost in two world wars. Drop in sessions run throughout October in Kidsgrove and Talke libraries. Call Kidsgrove Library on 01782 782445 for more information.