THERE’LL be help for heroes of the Second World War at next year’s War and Peace Show. Everyone who served in the War is invited to attend free.

This follows the popularity of this year’s Show among veterans, when those who took part in the Normandy Invasion and the Battle of Arnhem were invited free.

Many were able to meet ‘The Forces Sweetheart’ Dame Vera Lynn, who signed autographs and was photographed with them. Dame Vera, whose recently released album topped the charts, has been invited to attend this year’s Show.

Veterans also had a chance to see once again, some of the vehicles, guns and other equipment with which they achieved victory.

Organiser Rex Cadman said: “We think it’s only fair to extend the invitation to all Second World War veterans wherever they served. They all contributed to the eventual victory and as far as I am concerned are all heroes”.

The War and Peace Show is the world’s biggest military vehicle spectacular and takes place at The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Kent. In addition to military vehicles there are living history displays, mock battles, 1940s style music, dancing and comedy, and the most extensive stall market for military memorabilia anywhere.

At this year’s show £15,000 was raised for the charity Help for Heroes.

The 2010 Show takes place from 21st - 25th July.

For further information contact Jacqui Curtis, Marketing Executive on 01622 870804 email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or Peter Cook on 01795 536915/07796 172680 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Family tickets to the War and Peace Show will be available shortly from www.thehopfarm.co.uk