FALKLAND'S War Veteran, author and public speaker, Simon Weston OBE is taking to the stage for the first time ever to tell his no holds barred story with his UK tour of My Life; My Story.

From his own unique perspective, Simon will share shocking truths about the conflict, about the day the RFA Sir Galahad was attacked and about the impact the event and its consequences have had since.

Guiding him from that fateful day to current times is one of his closest friends David Fitzgerald, former Sky news anchor and BBC Broadcaster. There will be highs and lows; questions that only David could ask with answers that only Simon could give.

It was the conflict of a generation and a time that many will never forget. On April 2, 1982 Argentina invaded the Falklands Islands, with the aim of recapturing them through a claim that they had inherited the islands from Spain in the 1800's. The Islands, which had been controlled by Great Britain for nearly 150 years, became a battle ground and the UK government were quick to defend both the Islands and its inhabitants. What was to follow saw the deaths of 655 Argentine Soldiers and 255 British Serviceman.

Amongst those who were sent to the conflict was Simon. In one of the most horrific moments of the conflict the RFA Sir Galahad was bombed by two Argentine planes; 48 servicemen lost their lives and very few survived. Among these survivors was Simon. This was an event which would change his life forever.

Eventually, and against the odds, Simon escaped the burning and buckled ship but only after suffering 46% burns to his body. Since then he has become one of the most recognised faces of the conflict.

Simon Weston; My Life, My Story is a truly inspirational show about one man’s journey from the front line of war, being on the edge of death, to today, being a happy and contented father, grandfather and national treasure.

You can see Simon at Gloucester Guild Hall on Saturday, August 22. Call 01452 503 050 for details or visit www.mylife-mystory.co.uk