In celebration of Armed Forces Day The Poppy Factory will be hosting a concert on June 23 at St John the Divine in Richmond. The money raised will be used to support the incredible work of the charity helping disabled veterans find work.
To celebrate Armed Forces Day The Poppy Factory will be hosting a celebratory concert on June 23 at St John the Divine church in Richmond, to raise funds for its work helping wounded, injured and sick veterans find meaningful and sustainable employment wherever they live around the United Kingdom.
Tickets are £15 each for an entertaining evening filled with a mixture of traditional music and some more surprising contemporary pieces with The Band of the Prince of Wales's Division and The Band of The Adjutant General's Corps joining forces and showcasing the breadth of musical talent within the British military. Jamie Crick, BBC Surrey & Sussex and Jazz FM’s breakfast show presenter, is taking on the role of the evening's MC.
Fresh from fanfare duty at the official opening of the National Assembly of Wales, announcing HM The Queen's arrival earlier this month, The Band of the Prince of Wales's Division is performing works by Sparke (Jubilee Overture and Flowerdale), Jacob (Sospan Fach), Hall (Legends of Cyfartha), Barry (Castleway), Richards (Breezin' Down Broadway) and Haydn (Cello Concerto).
Linking up with The Band of the Adjutant General's Corps for some of the pieces, The Band of the Prince of Wales's Division will present a joint contemporary version of Aaron Copland's 'Fanfare for the Common Man' and a finale of Martin Bunce's 'Marianne', composed for Big Band with Flugelhorn solo and the pop classic 'Music' by John Miles.
"I have been given a cheque for £2,000 to make poppies with. It is a large responsibility and will be very difficult. If the experiment is successful it will be the start of an industry to employ 150 men. I do not think it can be a great success, but it is worth trying. I consider the attempt ought to be made if only to give the disabled their chance." Major George Howson MC. 1922
Tickets are £15 each including refreshments and can be obtained from poppyfactory.org or by calling 020 8939 1829.
