The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at “The 18,” a special Come Home 2022 concert taking place tomorrow (Friday, November 11).

The event starts at 2:00 p.m. at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist, 200 Military Road, St. John’s.

The concert will portray the remarkable story of the children at London’s Beatrix Potter School, who discovered and began the tradition of paying tribute to the graves of 18 Newfoundland First World War soldiers.

The event is free for all ages. Event organizers will be accepting donations at the door for the Royal Canadian Legion’s Poppy Campaign, which supports veterans and their families.

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Khadija Rehma
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709-729-3768, 730-2977
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