2010/11
Until further notice: Helmand: The Soldiers’ Story – A free exhibition built, written and contributed to by soldiers of 16 Air Assault Brigade to tell the story of their experiences fighting in Afghanistan. National Army Museum, London. Tel: 0207 7300717.
Until further notice: War Boy, The Michael Foreman Exhibition. Exploring some of the complex themes of the World Wars and the civilian connection with the British Army. National Army Museum, Chelsea, London. www.national-army-museum.ac.uk
Currently showing: World on Fire Exhibition at the National Army Museum, London. Tel: 0207 730 0717.
Until September: Camouflage exhibition. Free entry at Imperial War Museum in Manchester. The Quays, Trafford Wharf Road, Trafford Park, Manchester M17 1TZ. Contact 0161 836 4000.
Until October 2010: Horrible Histories: Terrible Trenches. Unmissable First World War family exhibition. Imperial War Museum, London. Enquiries: 0207 416 5000.
Until October 2010: A Secret Life: Odette Hallowes Special Operations Executive and the Nazi pistol. Imperial War Museum (North), The Quays, Trafford Wharf Road, Manchester M17 1TZ. Tel: 0161 836 40.
Until January 2011: The Ministry of Food Exhibition. The story of food from farms and gardens, to shops and canteens. Imperial War Museum, London. Tel: 0207 416 5000.
august
August 6 & 8: Gloucestershire Steam and Vintage Extravagenza at Cotswold Airport. Discounted tickets to buy online at www.steamextravaganza.com or on the gate Public enquiries contact 01453 890891.
August 14 & 15: IMPS Military Show & Vintage Aircraft at the Headcorn Aerodrome, Nr Maidstone, Kent. Entry free to service personnel on production of ID Card. For vehicle entry contact M Dunlop on 01303 267271 or email Mgdunlop@aol.com
september
September 4 & 5: The Battle of Britain Air Show. Imperial War Museum Duxford. For details visit www.iwm.org.uk/duxford
September 11: Charity Ball. Troop Aid is holding a charity ball to raise funds at the National Motorcyle Museum, near Birmingham. The objective of Troop aid is to supply the basic essentials when service casualties return from serving their country overseas. Tickets are £50 to include a three course meal and wine. Call 07914 464507 or book online at www.troopaid.co.uk
September 18: Scarlet and Gold: A Concert by The Massed Bands of The Household Division, to be held at the Royal Albert Hall starting at 1930. Ticket prices range from £11 to £40 and are available from Royal Albert Hall Box Office by phone 0207 589 8212, visit www.royalalberthall.com or write to The Royal Albert Hall Box Office, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP.
September 23: Florence Nightingale Influence on Down. Speaker Gp Capt W Williams RRC, at the Chelsea College of Art, previously The Royal Army Medical College, London.
September 25: Rhythm Force 2010. Open-air contemporary music festival at Kneller Hall, Twickenham. Status Quo, Hayley Westenra, The Soldiers, plus rock, pop and soul groups from the Corps of Army Music. Tickets costing £20 and £12.50 for concessions can be purchased from www.ticketmaster.co.uk or phone 0844 847 1742. Further details can be found at www.army.mod.uk/music/concert/
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december
December 4 & 5: The British Military Tournament will be held at London’s Earls Court. Presented by ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, it will bring together all the best elements of the world-famous Royal Tournament, incorporating them into a new show for the 21st century. Tickets cost £29 to £65 from Earls Court on 0870 903 9033 or visit www.britishmilitarytournament.com
