ELDERLY ex-servicemen and women living in care homes across the region were represented at a show to honour the survivors of war.

This Is Not For You took place at the Stockton International Riverside Festival, performed by veterans and backed by a forty-strong choir of singers.

The show tells the story of wounded soldiers who returned from the First World War and were treated with less respect and honour than those who died.

A member of the show choir, Julie Walker took part as a tribute to the veterans living in care homes where she works, as well as in memory of her grandfather, John Godwin.

“I wanted to take part as a tribute to my grandad and for the ex-servicemen and women who live in our care homes," said Mrs Walker, who works across three Hill Care Group homes in Stockton.

“I feel that society often forgets the courage and sacrifice of previous generations. Armistice Day may remember the fallen but forgets the ones who survived."