Campaign and events
Local events 2014 – 2018
There have been a number of events over the years to commemorate the
First World War and among these was 'The Great War Marches' in 2014. These saw local towns develop parades and services involving hundreds of serving personnel, veterans, military organisations and the wider community.
In 2015 a District-wide story gathering initiative toured across sheltered housing providers to hear from people whose relations experienced the Great War period.
In 2016 a ‘Four Winters at War’ outdoor performance was held at Birches Valley and a special `Stepping into Wartime' event was held in Hednesford.
In 2017, a special Armed Forces Day event was organised in Cannock which was a great way to honour the local armed forces community and commemorate World War 1.
In 2018, the District marked the 100th year anniversary for the end of WW1 with a special service and beacon lighting ceremony at St Luke’s Church in Cannock, remembrance services and parades across the District, a tour of the ‘Last Day Legacy - Great War Art Exhibition’, and presented performances of ‘The Last Day’ at Cannock, Rugeley and Hednesford.
Over the years, these events have been extremely successful with hundreds of local people attending and gaining an experience of wartime within Cannock Chase District.
