June 6th Doors open at 1.30pm for a 2pm start.
Open Meeting
A chance for members to take the stage and give a short presentation on anything of interest to them with a WW1 theme.
July 4th Doors open at 1.30pm for a 2pm start
The Great War And The Silent Screen
Speaker: Andy Moody
After the war films became a popular source of entertainment. Cinema audiences greatly increased. The Great War became a popular choice for filmmakers. Historian Andy Moody will explore the films made by the major studios and their efforts to faithfully and sympathetically recreate those years and the experiences of those who were there. Films such as Journeys End, The Big Parade and the first Oscar winner, Wings made in 1927.
August 1st
Branch Away Day.
September 5th October Doors Open 1.30pm for a 2pm start
Craig Y Don Community Centre, Queen’s Road, Llandudno
Why Wasn’t HMS Queen Elizabeth At The Battle Of Jutland
Speaker: Joy Thomas
Member Joy will tell the story of why HMS Queen Elizabeth was not present at the Battle Of Jutland. She will also give an overview of the battle itself.
October 3rd Doors open at 1.30pm for a 2pm start.
Verdun
Speaker: Alan Robinson
Merseyside branch member Alan will discuss the Battle Of Verdun.
November 7th Doors open 1.30pm for a 2pm start
Art And Commemoration
Speaker: Anne Pedley
Member Ann will discuss how commemoration of the war was portrayed through art.
December 8th Doors open at 1.30pm for a 2pm start.
Christmas Social
Our annual Christmas social when members get the chance to speak about topics of particular interest to them.