Falklands' hero at show
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by Angela Cole
acole@thekmgroup.co.uk
Falklands War veteran Simon Weston will be among guests at
this year’s War and Peace Show.
It will be the 30th anniversary of both the show and the Falklands
conflict, and to mark this, organisers are offering free
admission to veterans as well as those from the Second
World War.
The military extravaganza will be held at the Hop Farm, Paddock
Wood, from Wednesday, July 18, to Sunday, July 22.
Simon said: “I love history and I just love the fact that people
are keeping it alive through living history groups. I think it’s
just wonderful.”
The former Welsh Guardsman was severely burned in June 1982 when
the Sir Galahad was bombed in Bluff Cove. As a result of his
injuries he has undergone more than 70 operations.
Since then, he has become an author, charity campaigner and built a
reputation as an inspirational speaker, as well as a
businessman.
He said: “What appeals to me about the War and Peace Show is the
emphasis on peace; people dressing up in 1940s clothing. I just
love all that. It’s nice that’s it’s done in an entertaining way,
not glorifying or glamorising war but making it interesting.”
The show features the biggest display of historic military vehicles
in the world.
Wednesday, February 08 2012
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