"As you might expect given Coope Boyes & Simpson's long association with music about and of the First War, this year sees a number of performances of the trio's own words and music production, In Flanders Fields, themed concerts and work with Michael Morpurgo in Private Peaceful and The Best Christmas Present in the World.

"Since our earliest days with Peace Concerts Passendale, we've taken the view that the best way to commemorate wars is to work to avoid them. At concerts in Strijtem, Shepley, Lowdham, Cheltenham, Derby and Ieper, we'll keep trying…"

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