The 60th Anniversary of the end of World War II

The Leicestershire Celebrations

in the grounds of
Beaumanor, Woodhouse, near Loughborough
organised, at the request of The Lord Lieutenant for Leicestershire,
by
The Quorn Branch. The Royal British Legion

Sunday, 10th July, 2005
at 4.30 pm

A nostalgic concert to celebrate both the 60th Anniversary and the Bicentanary of Admiral Lord Nelson's famous victory at the Battle of Trafalgar.

The Hampshire Ex-Servicemen's Concert Band
(Director of Music: Major Ron Berry, MBE, ARCM)
and
The Broom Leys Choral Society

The Hampshire Band is a fine military band comprised of former Service musicians (Royal Marines, Guards, Royal Air Force etc.) It will be making its debut before a Midlands audience. An outstanding programme of music includes compositions by Eric Coates, Arthur Sullivan, Richard Rodgers, Ron Goodwin, and Sir Vivian Dunn, leading to a sing-a-long with the Broom Leys Choral Society of songs made popular during World War II. Then on to a "Last Night of the Proms" style finale of Parry's "Jerusalem" and Elgar's "Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1 " when you will be able to wave your flags (purchasable in the site) to the words "Land of Hope and Glory".

As the concert comes to an end:-

Dakota of the Battle of Britain Memorial flight

will fly over Beaumanor - a special tribute to those men who so gallantly fought the Japanese in the jungles of Burma and elsewhere and who, for much of the time, were dependent on supplies dropped to them by the dependable Dakota.

Definitely a concert to which to bring your children and grand-children - it will be an experience that you will enjoy and they will enjoy and never forget.

Tickets are on sale now and cost just £10. Juniors under 16 - half-price. U-5s free. Payment acceptable by cheque or Visa/Mastercard. Obtainable from Tourist Information Centres in Leicester, Loughborough, Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Hinckley, Beaumanor Hall, Corner House Interiors inQuorn or by post from:

Jackie Towers, 71, Melton Road, Barrow-upon-Soar, LE12 8NS
Telephone 01509 - 416070

The concert to be followed at 6.30pm by:

The Leicestershire Service of Thanksgiving

An ecumenical service including hymns which were sung in the war years led by

The Hampshire Ex-Servicemen's Concert Band
and the
Broom Leys Choral Society
and contributions by
The Choir of St. Paul's C of E Primary School, Woodhouse Eaves

Address by The Lord Bishop of Leicester
(The Right Reverend Tim Stevens)

A collection will be taken to help defray the cost of the service. Any surplus will be
donated to The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

The Service is expected to end at approximately 7. 30pm

Location. Beaumanor is situated in the delightful village of Woodhouse on the edge of Charnwood Forest, 2 1/2 miles south of Loughborough and just off the Quorn/Ibstock road, half-a-mile west of Quorn & Woodhouse Station on the preserved Great Central Railway and 5 miles east of M1 junctions 22 and 23.

Car Parking. Free car parking, at owners' risk, is available within the grounds of Beaumanor. Please allow ample time for parking before the concert and be patient when leaving the site and follow the exit direction signs and the instructions of the stewards. Parking for coaches by prior arrangement with the organiser.

Facilities for the Disabled. Car Park and assistance is available to authorised card holders. Toilet facilities are also available.

Dogs. No dogs, except guide dogs, can be admitted

Barbeques or other fires are NOT allowed. ONLY authorised recording equipment is permitted

Those attending the concert are invited to bring their own chairs and picnics and to stay over for the Service. ONLY authorised recording equipment is permitted.

Organiser: The Concert and the Service of Thanksgiving are organised by:
Geoffrey B Gibson, MBE,
2, Wallis Close, Thurcaston, Leicester, LE7 7JS
Telephone 0116 - 235 - 0946

NOTE
Her Majesty The Queen is to address the Nation at 3.56pm. Her speech will be relayed via the concert sound equipment to all those who have assembled, or are assembling, for the concert.