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Great War story presented in Buckden to mark the 90th Armistice



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Published Date: 11 November 2008
A dramatic story recounting the tragedies of World War One will be presented in Buckden this week to commemorate this special year for Armistice.
The true life tale of what happened to the men who enlisted from the town of Accrington in 1914 will unfold as local players take on the historic roles.
The Buckden Millennium Centre will be the venue of Peter Whelan's acclaimed play, The Accrington Pals.
This special production will be performed by members of Stageworks on Friday and Saturday, November 14 and 15.

The show is being co-ordinated by the Buckden and District Branch of the Royal British Legion and performed to commemorate the 90th anniversary of Armistice Day.
This dramatic production is set in September 1914 and follows the changes in civilian life during two years at the start of the Great War.
The word 'Pals' relates to the group of more than 1,000 men from Accrington, who over a 10-day period enlisted to form a battalion and became the country's smallest town to raise such a force.
On July 1, 1916, from that battalion alone, 235 men died and 350 were wounded at the Somme.

This play contrasts life in the trenches with the lives of the women left behind.
Misinformed wives, daughters and lovers live on in hope during those days when the final push into no man's land was being made.
The play is being sponsored by Woodfines Solicitors and all profits will be donated to the British Legion Poppy Appeal.
Chairman of the Buckden and District branch of the Royal British Legion Peter Mount is also a partner at Woodfines.

He said: "Woodfines is very pleased and proud to sponsor this special event and we're very grateful to Stageworks for their enthusiastic support of our project.
"Many thanks to everyone who, in one way or another, has helped with this venture."

Mr Mount added: "However, we owe Veronica Hunstone, our branch secretary, extra special thanks for all her time, energy and commitment that she has devoted to helping organise this unique occasion. In fact, this production provides all of us with a salutary reminder of all those men and women in our armed forces who have, over the years and today, are giving their lives and becoming wounded in the service of their country."

>> Both performances will start at 7.30pm and all tickets are priced at £7.50 and can be purchased by calling 01480 811101 at the Millennium Centre or from Stageworks on 01480 812626.

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  • Last Updated: 13 November 2008 9:48 AM
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