remembrance
Great Bowden Academy has revealed it’s raised hundreds of pounds for The Royal British Legion this year thanks to a new book. ‘Remembrance Poems and Prayers’ was written by pupils in Classes 3 and 4 – reflecting on sacrifice, gratitude, and remembrance – and published in support of the 2025 Poppy Appeal. Following what’s described […]
A ceremony’s being held in Market Harborough this morning (11th November) to mark Armistice Day. A short service will take place near the entrance to the Memorial Gardens on The Square, with wreaths laid and poems read by local schoolchildren. Royal British Legion chairman Stewart Harrison says the start and end of the two-minute silence […]
Today sees the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, when the allies secured victory over Japan, bringing World War Two to an end. It includes special services to honour those who served in the Far East – including at the War Memorial in Market Harborough… That’s the Chairman of the Royal British Legion in Market Harborough, […]
Refurbishment work to a significant Market Harborough monument is now underway – and expected to continue for two weeks. Ahead of Remembrance Day this year, Harborough District Councillors pledged to clean and restore the war memorial on The Square in the town centre after it started showing signs of deterioration. Scaffolding is in place for […]
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