There is no doubt that Simon Weston CBE is an incredible man. For many people, the lasting effects of the bomb attack in which he was caught would be too catastrophic to ever find any form of recovery but, when you hear Simon speak about his life before, during and since that time, it is easy to realise why so many people refer to him as inspirational.
For one night only you can hear the full truth when An Evening with Simon Weston CBE – “My Life….My Story in My Words” comes to the Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne on Sunday 21st July. The evening will feature footage from the conflict and will include a unique Question and Answer session with Simon after the main presentation.
Simon was a soldier serving in the British Army at the time of the Falklands War in 1982 when two Argentine planes bombed RFA Sir Galahad and turned the ship into an inferno. Simon survived but suffered burns to 46% of his body, yet, he would say he was lucky as he lost many of his comrades that day.
Since that fateful day he has become one of the most recognised faces of the conflict and in this show he discusses his experiences with his close friend David Fitzgerald from the BBC.
Simon Weston is a truly remarkable man who despite all he has suffered has emerged as one of this country’s most inspirational people. His story has highs and lows, laughter and tears and on that journey he has subsequently met Royalty, the pilot who dropped the bomb and even Harry Patch the last survivor of World War One.
An Evening with Simon Weston CBE – “My Life….My Story in My Words” takes place at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne on Sunday 21st July at 7:30pm. Tickets, priced at £22.50, are available for the theatre box office on 01323 802020 or online at www.royalhippodrome.com
Simon Weston CBE can also be heard talking about his appearance in Eastbourne on the Uckfield FM Weekend What’s-On Show on Sunday 14th July at 2:30pm. Listen to Simon live and online at www.uckfieldfm.co.uk