# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Real Dad’s Armies: Britain’s Amateur Defenders  A History Talk in Aid of Cats Protection
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 02:30 pm – Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: If Dad’s Army brings back fond memories, this fascinating illustrated talk goes far beyond the TV series to uncover the real history behind Britain’s citizen soldiers.

Join Professor Ian Beckett, one of the UK’s leading military historians (and a volunteer at Cornwall Cats protection)  as he explores Britain’s “amateur defenders” — from medieval militias and volunteer forces to the Home Guard and its First World War predecessor, the Volunteer Training Corps. The talk traces how ordinary men stepped forward to defend their communities, and the lasting cultural legacy they left behind.

☕ A relaxed afternoon talk for history lovers
🐾 60% of proceeds donated to Cats Protection

📅 Thursday 16th April
⏰ 2.30pm
🎟️ Cost: £5

A perfect way to spend an afternoon — learn something new while supporting a great cause.

TICKETS AVAILABLE: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/4350/the-real-dad-s-armies

or CALL ON: 01326 319461
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/falmouth/the-real-dad’s-armies-britain’s-amateur-defenders-a-history-talk-in-aid-of-cats-protection/200029657883311
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, workshops, volunteering
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Falmouth
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Poly Falmouth
- **lat**: 50.153626715447
- **long**: -5.068404745613
- **full address**: Poly Falmouth, 24 Church Street, Falmouth, TR11 3EG, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Real Dad’s Armies: Britain’s Amateur Defenders  A History Talk in Aid of Cats Protection being held?
  - **A:** The Real Dad’s Armies: Britain’s Amateur Defenders  A History Talk in Aid of Cats Protection takes place on Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 02:30 pm to Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Poly Falmouth, 24 Church Street, Falmouth, TR11 3EG, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Real Dad’s Armies: Britain’s Amateur Defenders  A History Talk in Aid of Cats Protection?
  - **A:** The Real Dad’s Armies: Britain’s Amateur Defenders  A History Talk in Aid of Cats Protection is organized by Cornwall Cat Centre.

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