Inaugural charity military tattoo event to take place in Wrexham

An inaugural British International Tattoo and trade exhibition for businesses in aid of national charity for war veterans take place in Wrexham.

The British International Tattoo- in concert – a Slice of The British Isles event will see a cast and crew of over 100 put on a show that celebrates the diversity of British and international cultures.

Taking place at the Yale site in Wrexham over two days from Saturday October 2, the event will raise funds for The Not Forgotten Association, an organisation working to support veterans and combat isolation and loneliness amongst the Armed Forces community for the last 100 years.

Producer Gareth Butler says the Grove Park Road location is perfect for the event given its cutting-edge facilities and location offering close ties with the North West and neighbouring Welsh counties.

He has been working to bring A Slice of Great Britain to life, and is set to welcome marching bands, dancers and musicians including Rhos Male Voice Choir, The British International Tattoo Pipes and Drums, Highland dancer Claire Harvey and Mersey Morris Men.

Gareth said “I am delighted that, despite the difficulties we have all faced over the past 18 months, we are still in a position to be able to stage a show that will serve as an exciting introduction to what we have planned for our full tattoo in 2022.

“I am immensely proud of our cast and crew and hope that you enjoy being entertained by the best of British (and further afield) that we have on display.

“By supporting our concert, you will be allowing our wonderful dancers, singers, bands and choirs to do what they do best, showing off the skills that they have been forced to keep under wraps due to the pandemic.”

Chief Executive Brigadier James Stopford said: “We are delighted they have chosen to support The Not Forgotten as not only are military concerts and tattoos an important part of UK culture, their motto fits perfectly with what the charity strives to achieve – Hospitalitatem Honorare – to entertain and honour. We very much look forward to being a part of this celebration.”

Wrexham Council armed forces champion Cllr David Griffiths said: “We have a proud history of supporting the military here in Wrexham, so it’s great to see the Yale venue at Coleg Cambria chosen to host the military tattoo event.

“We hope that this will become an annual event which would be great for Wrexham.

“Next year Wrexham will be hosting armed forces day, when we will once again celebrate and pay tribute to armed forces personnel and their families.”

For tickets, visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/british-international-tattoo-in-concert-a-slice-of-the-british-isles