The total donations to the Royal
British Legion from Upchurch again exceeded £3,000 and are estimated to be £3,203.
Of this amount £793 was donated through the local business or retail outlets and
the pupils and staff of Holywell School donated £408. The house-to-house Poppy
Appeal collection in Upchurch was undertaken in all areas of the Parish by fourteen
residents and eight Scouts.
The Church of St Mary the Virgin
had a large congregation of all ages for the Remembrance Sunday service conducted
by the Reverend Julian Staniforth aided by the Reverend Amanda Lane. Wreaths
were laid below the memorial tablet in the Lady Chapel on behalf of the Church, The Mayor of Swale, Upchurch Parish Council, the Upchurch Scouting movement and
the Upchurch Brownies. Following the laying of wreaths the Last Post was played
and the two minute silence was observed. After the service Reverend Staniforth led
the choir, the uniformed youth organisations and the congregation in the kind autumnal
weather to the burial ground. Wooden crosses were laid at the five war commission
graves by past personnel from the Armed Services and Police followed by
representatives of the uniformed youth organisations.
This year we remained mindful of
the ultimate sacrifice made by those who fought in World War I and subsequent
conflicts but we also give for the welfare and support of those who returned,
in so many cases badly injured, from recent conflicts.
On behalf of
the Royal British Legion thank you for your generosity.
“WE
WILL REMEMBER THEM”
Gerry Lewin - Upchurch Poppy Day Appeal Organiser
Tel: 01634 366113
Email: lewing135@btinternet.com
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