'The Man Who Shod War Horses by Martin Jones'

Please note that there is no evening meeting in November.  This meeting is a daytime meeting at at the same venue as November 2024; The Storey in Lancaster.

Martin recounts the story of John Westhead, Blacksmith killed in France 1916.  Told from family letters and documents discovered in 2014. It is the family's story from pre-war life to coping with the loss of a father and husband after the war.

Martin is raising money for British Legion Poppy Appeal and in 2024 presented a cheque for £900 which he raised by giving his talk.  The branch will be making a contribution from branch funds to Martin's appeal.