Event title: A Tribute to Shropshire Poet & Soldier Wilfred Owen
Venue: St Chad’s Church, St Chad’s Terrace, Shrewsbury SY1 1JX
Name: Secretary
Email: secretary@shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk
Telephone: 01743 234052
Event description: This is a charity evening, hosted by the Reverend Canon Mark Oakley, Chancellor of St Paul’s Cathedral & President of the Shropshire Horticultural Society, in aid of Combat Stress.
Receptions with a glass of wine & canapes.
Dr Guy Cuthbertson, the biographer of Wilfred Owen (18th March 1893-4th November 1918) will speak on Owen & Shropshire.
Paul Crabtree, British composer, has set to music two of Wilfred Owen’s poems specifically for this event-world première performances will be fitting tribute to Owen’s genius.
Performed by Patrick Craig, a professional counter-tenor who sings with the Tallis Scholars and is Vicar Choral of St Paul’s Cathedral Choir. Accompanied by ALex Mason, pianist & Director of Chapel Music at Shrewsbury School.
Combat Stress will be giving an introduction to their work in the county caring for veterans suffering from mental illness following their experience.
Tickets are £15 and are available from Quarry Lodge, Shrewsbury SY11 1RN
For more information please email secretary@shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk or telephone 01743 234052