Historian’s talk will aid needy in Afghanistan

Acclaimed historian and author Saul David (inset) is giving a talk in Bath to raise funds for Afghanaid. The event, at the Royal High School on Wednesday, October 5 from 7-8pm, is the result a Year 12 student’s initiative and commitment to supporting Afghan Aid, which helps the poor in Afghanistan. Any tickets purchased or donations made by tomorrow (Friday) will be match funded by Aghanaid. Mr David, whose new book is about the Special Boat Service (SBS), said: “It seems fitting that my talk about the SBS, a unit that fought bravely in Afghanistan for many years, will help to raise funds for the charity Afghanaid which is doing such wonderful work.” For tickets (£10-£25) go to: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ afghanaid-author-visit-tickets-406218599767.