Events Planned to Remember Charnwood's Fallen Heroes

CHARNWOOD’S fallen war heroes will be remembered at two special services.

The Mayor of Charnwood, Councillor Diane Wise, will the lay the first wreath at a poignant Garden of Remembrance Service on October 27 in Queen’s Park.

Then on November 11, more than 1,000 serving and ex-service personnel, representing more than 25 local uniformed organisations, will parade through Loughborough town centre to the Carillon for a special Remembrance Day service organised by the Royal British Legion.

The parade and service is one of the biggest in the East Midlands and attracts more than 3,000 people.

Cllr Wise said: “As Mayor it is an honour and a privilege to be able to play a role in the events which recognise the brave men and women who have fought and died for our country in conflicts around the world.

“The service and parade in Loughborough has grown to be one of the biggest in the East Midlands and is always a poignant reminder of the human cost of war. Their sacrifices should never be forgotten.

“It is with pride that our communities come together to pay their respects at the many services around Charnwood sharing the two minutes silence helping us keep alive the memories of our fallen heroes.

“I ask that every one gives generously when buying a poppy to show your support for the Royal British Legion, which without your generosity, would be unable to continue its work in supporting those service personnel and their families affected by the conflicts that they have served in.”

The two events are:

* Garden of Remembrance Service

10am. Saturday, October 27. Queen’s Park, Loughborough (New Street entrance, near John Storer House).

A short service will take place at 10am to officially open the garden during which The Mayor of Charnwood; Councillor Diane Wise will place the first Wooden Cross and Poppy.

The Garden is a fitting tribute where members of the public can place a cross in memory of a loved one or as an act of general reflection on the human cost of war.

* Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade.

10.30am. Sunday, November 11

The Civic Procession starts at John Storer House at 10.30am.

The service begins at 10.45am. Carillon Tower, Queen’s Park, Loughborough.

Serving and ex-service personnel, representing more than 25 local uniformed organisations, will parade through Loughborough town centre to the Carillon where a service will be conducted by the Reverend David Featonby and Deacon Jan Sutton.

The Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire, Jennifer, Lady Gretton, JP will lay the first wreath.

The Mayor of Charnwood, Councillor Diane Wise will lay a wreath on behalf of the citizens of Charnwood.

At the end of the service, the Parade will march to the Market Place where the Salute will be taken.

For more information, contact the Loughborough Royal British Legion, David Hobday on 07943 883561 or Ken Carson on 01509 828029.