Afghan heroes
Life on the front line in Afghanistan was under the spotlight in a recent art exhibition.
Images of soldiers were on show recently at the Grimsby Institute. Artist Jonathan Ben-Abeer, from Cleethorpes, said: “When I heard about the incident involving five of our soldiers being killed by an Afghan policeman, it really touched me.
“I got in contact with the regimental headquarters of the Grenadier Guards and they sent me some photographs to show what was going on. I started to understand what life was like out there and this was the inspiration for my work.
“My exhibition was called ‘Welcome to the Front Line’ and included eleven different pieces. The photos I used built a more personal picture of life out there and these images create a different view of the front line than the ones generally portrayed in the media. The pieces themselves took six months to complete.”
Donations and a £1 entry fee on the first night were given to two charities: The Colonel’s Fund Grenadier Guards and Afghan Heroes.
The Colonel’s Fund Grenadier Guards supports, alleviates and improves the prospects of all Grenadiers in need, and families of those killed in action or wounded. Afghan Heroes works with members of the British forces and their families affected by the military operations in Afghanistan and other current deployments.
The simplest way to help is to donate online to Afghan Heroes. Monies raised will have a direct and positive impact upon our service personnel. Please visit www.afghanheroes.org.uk
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Grantham school joins Carol Service in celebration of town’s hospital![]()
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Pupils from St Mary’s Catholic Voluntary Academy are taking part in the first Carol Service to celebrate the special relationship Grantham and District Hospital has with the town and surrounding communities.![]()
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The school children will join in the singing of favourite Christmas Carols as well as perform their own set musical piece at the Carol Service on Thursday 11th December at 7pm, in St Wulfram’s church, Grantham.![]()
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Deputy Head Teacher Olivia Mumford said: “The Carol Service is a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to share the joy of music while showing appreciation for the incredible work done at Grantham and District Hospital. It’s a privilege to support such an important event in our town."![]()
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The Carol Service has been organised by United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity, who work closely with staff at Grantham and District Hospital and provides those extras for staff and patients that NHS budgets are unable to fund. ![]()
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Further details on the Grantham NHS Carol Service can be found by visiting www.ulhcharity.org.uk/news/christmas-carols-at-grantham-st-wulfram-church-in-thanks-for-towns-sup...