Remembrance Day 2022
Date Added: 15/11/2022
The community came together on Sunday 13th November for Remembrance Sunday. A parade of more than 200 members of community and uniformed groups started from Swan Lane with the Sandy Scout Reunion Band leading the way followed by standard bearers and wreath layers. The parade stopped at the war memorial for a short service led by Rev Huw Davies and laying of wreaths. The Exhortation and Kohima was said by Cllr Mrs Susan Sutton, President of Sandy RBL.
Mr Tim Sills DL, Mr Richard Fuller MP, Cllr Mr Martin Pettitt, Mayor of Sandy and Cllr Mrs Susan Sutton, President Sandy Branch of the RBL, Col.L Barr-Jones, East of England Army Cadet Force took the salute from the steps of the Roundabout Club as the parade passed by.
Then followed a service at St Swithun’s church Led by Rev Huw Davies. Tribute was paid to the late HM Queen Elizabeth II and a short video featuring members of the Armed Services was played. Prayers were led by children: Corporal Jack Tre-Vett, ATC: Lee Clarke, Lord Lieutenant Fire Cadet; Ryan Harding, 1st Sandy Scout Group; and Ellie Allwright, 1st Sandy Guides.
Cllr Martin Pettitt, Mayor Sandy Town Council wishes to thank all those who worked to ensure that the parade and service went off without a hitch and allowed so many of our community groups to take part. In particular, the Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue service and Police who provided vital cover to keep the streets closed and the parade safe on its journey from Swan Lane to the church. Also, Mr Andrew Havergall for setting up the PA system and, Deputy Mayor Joanna Hewitt and members of the Town Council team for their vital support and organisation.
After the service Mr Tim Sills DL said: ”It was a pleasure and a privilege to represent the Lord Lieutenant at such an impressive parade and service.” Mr Richard Fuller MP added “With war once again in Europe and the daily sacrifice of the people of Ukraine to protect their freedom, there is added poignancy this year as we remember those from Sandy who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country they loved.”
Mary Baker, long standing member of the Sandy RBL commented “Remembrance is so important and the people of Sandy and Beeston showed this by turning up in their hundreds, both in the parade and on the streets.”
Photographs are the copyright of Carlos Santino - Sandy Photography Club