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Beeston Lights Up The Castle For Armistice

Beeston Lights Up The Castle For Armistice
📅 Sunday 11 November 2018
Beeston Castle
Peckforton and Beeston to light up the castle in memory of the fallen.

The parishes of Peckforton and Beeston are coming together to mark the 100th Anniversary of the First World War’s Armistice with a series of events culminating in the lighting of one of Cheshire’s official Armistice Beacons at Beeston Castle.

The events’ co-organiser, Penny Shearer, says, “We wanted to produce something that will not only be something that marks this important historical date, but also give today’s younger generation a memorable event that inspires them to continue the act of Remembrance into the future.”

“Everyone is invited – especially those of school age - to view our Great War exhibition at Peckforton and Beeston Village Rooms between 4th and 8th November. Then, on the evening of 10th November, there will be a special performance of the play, ‘We Will Remember Them’, followed by a hot supper and musical entertainment.”

Fellow organiser, Daphne Weedall, continues, “On Sunday 11th November, the focus shifts to Beeston Castle, with free entry into the grounds from 4.30pm for hot food and a time of reflection, before visitors are able to make their way up to the top of the hill for the lighting of the beacon, which will be accompanied by a striking sound and light display – including a performance by the Air Cadet Band - that we hope will create a lasting image in people’s minds as we move on to the next century of Remembrance.”

More information is available on the website: remember100.org.uk or by calling Penny on 07976 736521 or Daphne on 07939 206781, which are also the numbers to call for tickets for “We Will Remember Them”

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