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HELP FOR HEROES Gloucester Cathedral THE wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have alerted us to the valour and commitment shown by British servicemen and women regardless of the cost.
This fundraising concert for the Help for Heroes charity served to draw attention to those whose lives have been changed irreparably in the service of their country. An impressive array of local musicians and singers had gathered for the occasion during which Sir Henry Elwes praised the astonishing stoicism of Britain's wounded soldiers, and Major General Patrick Cordingley described the achievements and aspirations of the charity to improve their conditions. The concert featured an eclectic range of music. Some of it worked particularly well in the cathedral, including the sonorous a capella singing of the Cotswold Male Voice Choir in the spiritual Steal Away.See the full content of this document
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A Stirring Tribute to Military Heroes
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