A live event of true stories, short films, music and poetry, will be held to mark the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan Disaster.
Informative, emotional and inspiring, the event will be held at Winchester ARC on Friday 09 October at 7.00pm.
“This is likely to be a highly emotional evening,” says Sam Knight, who was the first journalist on the scene on 21 October 1966, when a coal waste tip collapsed on a school and houses, killing 116 children and 28 adults.
On stage with him will be Hampshire teenager and aspiring actor Harry King. A puil at Bedale School, Steep. His grandfather, after whom he is named was on his way to Aberfan from the next village, when the disaster struck. family have roots in Aberfan.
Compering the event will be actor Liam Holmes, whose play about Aberfan called “Mr Jones”, has been staged around the UK.
Also on stage will be sports centre manager Alistair Jones, whose father was born in Aberfan and became a leading figure in the teaching of science to young children. Said Sam Knight, ”Now that I have faced the ghosts of my past, I found myself on a new and remarkable journey in the past few years. I hope we can share our stories with you.”
Tickets are free, and must be booked through the ARC from 01 September. Telephone 01962 398046 or online or in person
Doors will open at 6.00pm, with a bar available on arrival, and during the interval.
Event: Friday 9 October, 7pm
Bar: 6pm
Tickets: Free - Advance booking is essential
