{"id":538,"date":"2010-09-29T15:59:35","date_gmt":"2010-09-29T15:59:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/p=?538"},"modified":"2010-09-29T15:59:35","modified_gmt":"2010-09-29T15:59:35","slug":"second-world-war-event-for-hero-soldiers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/gb\/news\/second-world-war-event-for-hero-soldiers\/","title":{"rendered":"Second World War event for hero soldiers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An event based on the Second World War is being organised in an attempt to raise funds for hero soldiers.<\/p>\n<p>Blakemere Craft Centre is putting on the war-themed get-together and proceeds from the spectacle will go to Help for Heroes and the Royal British Legion, the Northwich Guardian reports.<\/p>\n<p>The venue said it would like other local groups that own period vehicles and other relevant items to get involved in the gathering, which is to be held on May 29th 2011.<\/p>\n<p>Ginny Brookes-White, manager at the centre, 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