{"id":2772,"date":"2014-04-17T16:05:40","date_gmt":"2014-04-17T16:05:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/p=?2772"},"modified":"2014-04-17T16:05:40","modified_gmt":"2014-04-17T16:05:40","slug":"military-tattoo-held-to-raise-money-for-charity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/gb\/news\/military-tattoo-held-to-raise-money-for-charity\/","title":{"rendered":"Military tattoo held to raise money for charity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A military tattoo featuring music from the First World War is to take place in Stoke to raise money for the veterans of today.<\/p>\n<p>The event, which will include performances by the Military Wives Choir and the Band of the Mercian Regiment, will also mark the First World War centenary by featuring songs from the era, the Stoke Sentinel reports.<\/p>\n<p>Due to take place on Saturday, May 10th at the Kings Hall in Stoke, the tattoo will help to raise money for ABF The Soldiers' Charity.<\/p>\n<p>Event coordinator Mike Frewer, from Lask Edge, said: &quot;Events like this are absolutely critical for raising funds. 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