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NEWS FROM WESTMINSTER MILBORNE MOVIES

November is of course the month where we are showing 'Finding Your Feet' in
remember those who have fought for our country Milborne St Andrew
and lost their lives in conflict. Remembrance Day has
a special poignancy this year, as it is 100 years to the on Fri Nov 9th.
day since the First World War ended. There are a
variety of special events to mark the centenary Doors and Bar open 7.00; film starts
across Dorset, and I will be attending several of them. 7.30
I will be starting early with Battle O’er bagpipes in
Poole Park, then later attending the morning parade When 'Lady' Sandra Abbott (Academy Award
in Wareham, bell ringing in Lytchett Matravers in the nominee Imelda Staunton) discovers that her
afternoon followed by the parade in Corfe Mullen. At sundown I will be in husband of forty years (John Sessions) is having an
Wimborne for the lighting of a beacon in the cemetary. affair with her best friend she seeks refuge in London
with her estranged older sister Bif (Celia Imrie) - outspoken, serial dating and free-
Six million men served in the First World War, and over 725,000 never returned. spirited: she couldn't be more different. But different is just what Sandra needs at
Nearly 2 million who did return were disabled, and the British Legion was formed in the moment, and when she reluctantly lets Bif drag her along to a community
1921 to care for those who had suffered as a result of service in the Armed Forces dance class, she gradually starts finding her feet and romance as she meets her
during the war, whether through their own service or through that of a husband, sister's friends, Charlie (Timothy Spall), Jackie (Joanna Lumley) and Ted (David
father or son. The first ever Poppy Appeal was held in 1921 and has been running Hayman).
ever since. The Poppy was used as a symbol of Remembrance and hope, and all
the poppies are produced by the Poppy factory, which employs veterans and Thanks to the website 'Rotten Tomatoes' for this description. They also call it a feel-
helps them get into work. good romance....and those actors are a pretty good recommendation!

But Remembrance Day is not just about the First or Second World Wars. It is also a
chance to remember and honour those who have died serving our country more BERE REGIS MOT and SERVICE If you are missing out because
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