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Sandy Town Council: Remembrance Parade 2023

Date Added: 16/11/2023

On Sunday 12th November, hundreds lined the streets as the annual Remembrance Parade took place. Despite the wet and cold weather, Sandy’s community showed up in full force to witness the parade and take part in the town’s act of remembrance. The parade’s large number was made up of members of the Royal British Legion, Sandy Town Council, Central Bedfordshire Council, Deputy Lieutenant & aides, the Army Cadet Force, the Air Training Corps, Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, Brownie, Guide, Beaver, Cub and Scout Packs, Sandy Schools, other community groups, and the public - led by Samantha Wenn with her horse Chester.

The parade route was lined with large poppies, fitted to the lamp posts, which were generously sponsored by the public and businesses of Sandy, in aid of the Poppy Appeal. Details of who sponsored these poppies can be found here.

REV. Philip Macaulay led a splendid Remembrance Service, including readings by Deputy Lieutenant for Bedfordshire, Tim Sills DL and Sandy’s Mayor, Councillor Joanna Hewitt. Prayers were read by Air Force Cadet Chaplain Jane Godley and RBL President Susan Sutton. The Standard Bearers then led the procession out from the Church to the Churchyard – where the parade dismissal took place.

Sandy Town Council and the Royal British Legion Sandy and District Branch would like to thank everyone who joined in with these events, to remember and honour the sacrifices of those who have served across all conflicts.

We would like to thank Milestone Infrastructure and Central Bedfordshire Council for their invaluable support in running this year’s road closure, with their crew helping our staff and volunteers to run the event safely and smoothly.

Thank you to the brilliant photographers (Carlos Santino, Cllr Robert Lacey & Steve Liddle) who assisted in capturing the event. Photos from the day will be on view at Sandy Library from Friday 17th November.

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