ww1 events

World War 1 Events in Avening

World War 1 Commemoration Events Supported by Avening Parish Council

Songs, Poems, & bands Celebrate the music and dance of the 100 years since the end WW1 - From the Charleston to Ed Sheeran! Featuring performances by people representing a variety of village groups - but there is always room for more. 6pm in the Memorial Hall Saturday 10th November Contact: Mandy Slater Mandys@talktalk.net

Projections and show outside the church The Parish Council are hosting a special music, film, biography experience by the Church on Saturday 10th November, for us all to join in and remember the enormity of this night 100 years ago just hours away from the Armistice. 5pm outside the church Saturday 10th November Contact: Click Mitchell clickmitchell@aol.com

Avening in the First World War: As in every community in 1918 there was a huge celebration for the end of the ‘war that would end all wars’. In this 100th annivesary of that memorable time, we are remembering the fallen, and celebrating the end of the war by putting on a number of events. The village lost 42 men overall, the first in November 1914 and the last “of wounds” in 1923. These are recorded on our Roll of Honour (full details are on our History pages). We know very little of the other Villagers who were involved and were fortunate enough to return unscathed nor do we know how many were wounded, either severely and “walking”. That latter number must have been at least 100. The hunt is one for those names and if our anniversary events trigger memories of Avening’s wounded, please let us know.

World War 1 Events in Avening

World War 1 Commemoration Events Supported by Avening Parish Council