Arranged in a large circle around the site there were a number of tents and vehicles housing displays and performances, including the following:
Centre Screen Leicestershire & Rutland – Cinema
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A selection of films from the period of World War 1 were shown, including public information films, moving pictures of people of that era and a star of that time Charlie Chaplin. The cinema was situated in an army style tent so that patrons were transported to a bygone age to enjoy the movies as they used to be shown. |
Casterton Business & Enterprise College – Dulce et Decorum Est
Royal British Legion – Oakham Branch
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Information regarding the services provided by the Royal British Legion, including a DVD demonstrating the work of the Legion and the services it can provide to serving and veteran military personnel and their families. |
Catmose College – Phantom Love The Musical
Women’s Institute
After the Ball by Lynn Brittney
Oakham Town Council – Oakham during WW1
The Rejuvenating Choir – What’s the Use of Worrying? A Tribute
Set in a small piano cafe in early 1930’s a group of friends chat over a few drinks and enjoy a singalong of trench and music hall songs reminiscing of when they were soldiers and nurses between 1914 and 1918. Performances at 10:30, 11:30 & 1:30. | ![]() |
The Belvoir Wassailers – Commemorating the outbreak of the Great War
Acorn Harmony
A selection of popular songs. Performance at 3:30. | ![]() |
Rutland Library Service
Rutland County Museum
Rutland Remembers
Rutland Open Studios
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Artists displaying a varied collection of 2D and 3D work, and they will also demonstrate their skills. www.rutlandopenstudios.co.uk |
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Uppingham Community College
A display of students’ work related to World War 1 | ![]() |
Peace and War in Flanders Fields
2nd Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment
Oakham School Archives – The Great War
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Archive material of the 71 fallen Old Oakhamians who fell during World War 1. www.oakham.rutland.sch.uk |
Sikh Association
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A display of World War 1 Sikh Army Officers photographs. Sikh Police Officers, Sikh Army officers and Sikh Community members were in attendance. | ![]() |
Letters from A Lost Generation
Western Front Association – Leicestershire & Rutland Branch
Military Police
A demonstration of their work, and the children enjoyed sounding the sirens on the police car! | ![]() |
Leicestershire & Rutland Country Markets
Uppingham Heritage Trail – Uppingham Remembers
TURNER
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A display relating to the campaign to equip Kendrew Barracks with a number of defibrillators. |
Rutland Radio
Rutland’s local radio station were here to report on the day.www.rutlandradio.co.uk | ![]() |
British Red Cross – Then and Now
Active Rutland Community Sports Alliance – WW1 Sports
Leicestershire Northants & Rutland Army Cadet Force
ABF The Soldiers Charity
7 Theatre Logistic Regiment (7TLR) Royal Logistic Corps (RLC)
Refreshments
A variety of food and drink was available, some provided by the Army and some from local organisations.
Kitschen Vintage Coffee Van
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No shortage of queues for a cup of excellent coffee from this splendid vintage coffee van! |
Rutland Lions Barbecue
Another steady queue all day. | ![]() |
Army Catering
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The Spar Shop, Hero’s Bar and a Barbecue provided a variety of food and drink for all. |
Ice Cream Vans
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The Ice Cream vans were wishing that there was a little more sunshine about! | ![]() |
Women’s Institute Refreshments
A good old cup of tea and cakes were available from the WI tent. | ![]() |