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Wedmore Festival Commemorates 80th Anniversary of World War Two's End

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The Wedmore Festival commemorated the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two with a moving concert at the Church of St Mary in Wedmore. The event, organized by Brigadier Nigel Beacom DL, brought together 200 guests, including Somerset's lord-lieutenant, Mohammed Saddiq, and the high sheriff, Janet Montgomery. The concert featured the HMS Heron Royal Navy Volunteer Band and the Cheddar Male Voice Choir, accompanied by an Act of Remembrance led by the Cheddar and Wedmore Branch of the Royal British Legion. The evening was widely praised as a "resounding success" and "a superb evening."

Key Takeaways:

  • The Wedmore Festival commemorated the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two with a concert at the Church of St Mary in Wedmore.
  • The event featured the HMS Heron Royal Navy Volunteer Band and the Cheddar Male Voice Choir, accompanied by an Act of Remembrance led by the Cheddar and Wedmore Branch of the Royal British Legion.
  • The evening was attended by 200 guests, including Somerset's lord-lieutenant, Mohammed Saddiq, and the high sheriff, Janet Montgomery.
  • Brigadier Nigel Beacom DL organized the event, which was delivered with "exact military precision."
  • The Cheddar Platoon, Somerset Army Cadet Force, participated in a parade during the event, earning admiration from the audience.
  • The concert was widely praised as a "resounding success" and "a superb evening."
  • Mohammed Saddiq expressed the significance of music and words during World War Two, citing Winston Churchill's rallying cries and heartfelt songs sung in homes and barracks.

Statistics:

  • 200 guests attended the Wedmore Festival's concert commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two.
  • The event was organized with "exact military precision" by Brigadier Nigel Beacom DL.
  • The HMS Heron Royal Navy Volunteer Band and the Cheddar Male Voice Choir performed during the concert.

Sources:

  • The Cheddar and Wedmore Branch of the Royal British Legion
  • Brigadier Nigel Beacom DL
  • Mohammed Saddiq, Somerset's lord-lieutenant
  • Janet Montgomery, high sheriff
  • HMS Heron Royal Navy Volunteer Band
  • Cheddar Male Voice Choir
  • Cheddar Platoon, Somerset Army Cadet Force

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