A MULTI-MEDIA talk on the Battle of Rorke’s Drift in 1879 when 11 Victoria Crosses were won by British and Colonial Soldiers is set to take place at the Royal Agricultural University.

Charles Aikenhead, the proprietor of Rorke’s Drift Lodge, is presenting a lively show on the famous action which followed the massacre of over 2,000 soldiers at Isandlwana in January 1879.

'Zulu! The Real Story' will take place on Friday, June 23 - and promises to reveal all the true facts behind how the Zulus were prevented from invading Natal by a small group of isolated British soldiers.

The story was the inspiration for the popular 1964 epic war film Zulu, starring Michael Caine and Stanley Baker.

Those interested can come to the RAU at 6.30pm for a glass of wine before the talk begins at 7.00pm.

At 8.30pm a fork supper will be served in the dining hall.

Tickets are available for £25 by applying to Susanne Hollis, ABF The Soldiers’ Charity West Region.