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"Dust"

The story of June Hancock, who in 1993 was diagnosed with mesothelioma having been exposed to asbestos when growing up in Armley in 1930’s, is being told in a new production at the West Yorkshire Playhouse.   Performed by members of the local community, Dust will be running from 15th – 18th July.  For more information please use the link below.

http://www.wyp.org.uk/events/event_details.asp?event_ID=5471

On 11th July 2009, as part of the I Love West Leeds Festival there will be a special one night only performance of Dust located in an empty industrial unit close to the site of the original factory.  This is a partnership project between the I Love West Leeds Festival and West Yorkshire Playhouse working together to bring this important Armley story out into the community it affected.  Please use the link below for more details.

http://www.dust.eventbrite.com/

John Battle MP is a Patron of The June Hancock Mesothelioma Research Fund and continues to fight for justice for asbestos victims.    

John Battle MP 22 June 2009