Shipston turns out in force to remember the fallen

Despite the threat of rain, Shipston residents, charities and community groups turned out in high numbers to mark Remembrance Sunday on 8th November.

The annual Remembrance parade, led in style by Shipston Town Band and the Shipston Branch of the Royal British Legion, involved many local groups including the Scouts,  Brownies, Beavers, St John’s Ambulance, Community First Responders and the Fire Service. The parade marched from the town centre to St Edmund’s Church for the laying of wreaths at the war memorial.

Reverend Andrew Colby led the Remembrance Service, during which the names of Shipston men who fell during the two World Wars were read out by students from Shipston High School. Armistice Day was also marked with a two minutes’ silence in the High Street at 11am on the 11th November.

Richard Adams, Chairman of the local branch of the Royal British Legion said: “I am very grateful to everyone who took part in remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. This is a very important event for our local community and it is very encouraging to see so many young people taking part in the parade and service alongside existing and former servicemen and women.”