They Shall Grow Not Old

Contains a range of services developed by three key agencies working together that cover: a remembrance ceremony; a formal ceremony at a war memorial; a service for Remembrance Sunday; a veterans' service; a Remembrance service with a Eucharist; a funeral service for a member of the armed forces; a parade service; and other related occasions.

"This book takes our ability to appreciate the sacrifices made by these young men, and their families at home, to another level. It tells stories that would otherwise, inevitably be lost. It reminds us that these young men were in many ways just like us. They were no special breed. They were not prepared in any special way for the heroism they were called on to display. This book is a gift beyond value, a true memorial to ordinary men, who did ordinary things. They were, and are, of us. They came from our towns, our communities. Read their stories and be proud of them."--Back cover.

They Shall Not Grow Old is a short, gripping story of life in wartime from Roald Dahl, the master of the shocking tale. In They Shall Not Grow Old, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells of a pilot who goes missing for two days and the strange tale he eventually reveals on his return . . . They Shall Not Grow Old is taken from the short story collection Over to You, which includes nine other dramatic and terrifying tales of life as a wartime fighter pilot, and is drawn from Dahl's own experiences during the Second World War. This story is also available as a Penguin digital audio download read by Cillian Murphy. Roald Dahl, the brilliant and worldwide acclaimed author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and many more classics for children, also wrote scores of short stories for adults. These delightfully disturbing tales have often been filmed and were most recently the inspiration for the West End play, Roald Dahl's Twisted Tales by Jeremy Dyson. Roald Dahl's stories continue to make readers shiver today.

Collection of poems written by people who experienced the war first hand - from soldiers to nurses, families and sweethearts. Themes range from early excitement, patriotism, bravery, friendship and loyalty to heartbreak, disillusionment and regret as the damaging effects of the war were revealed. Poets include Wilfred Owen, Rupert Brooke, Vera Brittain, Eleanor Farjeon, and many more.

We Will Remember Them is a collection of some of the finest pieces of choral music on the theme of remembrance. The volume is suitable for church, cathedral, school, youth and community choirs. It contains music appropriate for Remembrance Sunday services, and beautiful pieces suitable for concerts, memorial and funeral services, and other acts of remembrance and reflection. Songlist: - Agnus Dei [Samuel Barber] - And I saw a new heaven [Edgar Bainton] - Bring us, O Lord God [William Harris] - The Christmas Truce [Graham Fitkin] - Exhortation and Kohima [John Tavener] - Funeral Ikos [John Tavener] - God is our hope and strength [Herbert Brewer] - Holy is the true light [Ernest Bullock] - For the Fallen [David Terry] - Holy Is The True Light [William Harris] - I heard a voice [Jeremy Dale Roberts] - In My Dreams [Paul Mealor] - Nox aurumque [Eric Whitacre] - Requiem aeternam (Nimrod) [Edward Elgar arr. David Hill] - They Are At Rest [Edward Elgar]

'Utterly charming and uplifting' The Good Book Guide Voted Britain's favourite poem, 'Warning', written in 1961, is known and loved the world over for its message of old age as a time for indulgence and fun. In the poem's respectable middle-aged woman, as she imagines herself in old age as a cheeky rebel with outrageous clothes and dotty behaviour, poet Jenny Joseph has created a character whose thoughts have been quoted at conferences and funerals, used to cheer up sick friends and remembered with pleasure by children and adults alike around the world. Here, 'Warning' appears as a beautiful updated edition with new illustrations; the perfect gift for a friend or relative who wants to grow older free from expectations, with a joyful and rebellious spirit.

In this book, a preeminent military historian considers why this is so."--BOOK JACKET.