Yeovil College will be hosting a spectacular red carpet event, the Somerset Film Première of a locally made film, Charlotte: A Royal At War.

The Yeovil Community Arts Association will be sponsoring this event at Yeovil College on Thursday 24 September 2009, at 7pm for the Reception, before the film commences at 8pm. The tickets will be £5, to include a drink and canapés. Two charities will benefit from this event; the YCAA, which is dedicated to sponsoring cultural and art events in south Somerset, and the St Margaret’s Hospice in Yeovil.

This film was made by local media company Grace Productions and directed by Ray Tostevin. Local venues were used in the making of the film and the car used was supplied by Haynes Motor Museum. Charlotte: A Royal At War is an inspiring, historical docufilm depicting the plight of the people of Luxemburg during occupation by Hitler’s Third Reich in World War II. The Grand Duchess Charlotte, whilst in exile broadcast. with the help of the BBC, from London, and New York, always starting her message with the words ‘Dear Luxembourgers’. Radios were well hidden but her message was always heard. The Grand Duchess inspired hope in the hearts and minds of the people of Luxemburg by her love, loyalty and leadership during their darkest days. President Roosevelt offered a safe haven to the Grand Duchess’ family until Luxemburg was liberated.

This film shows events that have remained hidden in the shadow of more well known episodes such as the Normandy Landings and the Battle Of The Bulge but it will leave you in awe of the powerful truth that people will endure hardship, imprisonment and even death if they have someone to believe in.

Tickets can be requested from YCAA, The Octagon Theatre, Hendford, YEOVIL, BA20 1UX priced at £5 each, payable to YCAA. Please enclose a SAE size A5. Tickets can also be bought at Waterstone’s, Middle
Street, Yeovil. Profits from the performance will go to St Margaret’s
Hospice, Yeovil.

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