POA(Phot) Mez Merrill/MOD What links the First World War with jelly babies? Why was the government collecting conkers in 1916? How did elephants help the war effort? And what strange excuses did men come up with to avoid conscription? Find out more when Kath & Clive Richardson make a welcome return to Hedon with a fascinating insight into some of the more unusual aspects of the First World War, offering facts and stories to inspire, intrigue - and even raise a smile. All welcome! Join at any meeting . £15 p.a. Venue: Church Room , Magdalen Gate, Hedon HU12 8JP , 7.30 p.m. For more information : contact hedon.history @gmail.com COMING NEXT: 2017 14 February : Tony Hay , 'The History of the Church of SS Mary and Joseph, Hedon and the Holderness Mission' 14 March: Dr Alec Gill MBE , 'Amy Johnson: Hessle Road Tomboy' 11 April : TBC 9 May : Valerie Wood , 'My Holderness'
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