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Foden's mark VE Day with Help for Heroes performance

Foden's Band has helped mark the 75th anniversary celebrations of VE Day with a musical performance in support of the Help for Heroes charity.

VEDAY
  The performance both cerebrates VE Day and the work of the Help for Heroes Charity

Despite the need to maintain social distancing, people around the UK have marked the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day with special events.

Foden's Band has been one organisation that has contributed by working in support of the 'Help for Heroes' charity which provides vital support for veterans who need specialist help to aid recovery from both visible and hidden wounds and illnesses.

Keep smiling through...

The north-west champion has recorded the finale of Darrol Barry's 'Keep Smiling Through' including the iconic War time tunes 'The White Cliffs of Dover' and 'We'll Meet Again', with the hope that it will encourage people to give a donation to the charity at: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/fodensband-veday75

To enjoy the performance go to:
https://www.facebook.com/FodensBand/videos/1138126549890630/

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