Join the Deputy Town Mayor in Remembrance

The Deputy Town Mayor will lead the tributes at this year’s Service of Remembrance at the Hailsham War Memorial on Sunday 13^th November for those who have given their lives in the armed forces and civilians who have paid the supreme sacrifice.

Councillor Amanda O’Rawe will join other councillors and representatives from the Armed Forces, their families, veterans and local organisations for the playing of the Last Post, observing of two-minute silence and laying of wreaths at 11am.

Prior to the Service, there will be a Parade of the Hailsham & District Standard, followed by Armed Forces veterans and local dignitaries together with Hailsham army and air cadets from the car park adjacent to the Charles Hunt Centre in Vicarage Field.

The Parade will assemble at 10.25am and proceed at 10.30am via Vicarage Road and the Old School onto the High Street, reaching the Hailsham War Memorial at approximately 10.45am.

The current town centre roadworks will not affect the service and parade.

Urging people to take time out to remember the fallen, Councillor O’Rawe said: “This Remembrance Service is an opportunity and a time for us to reflect and remember the sacrifices made both in the past and in current conflicts and thank them.”

“It is important that as a community we continue to remember those who lost their lives for their country and the Act of Remembrance continues to be of great significance to the people of Hailsham, including the members and staff of the Town Council.”

“It is a privilege to be able to support The Royal British Legion in marking Remembrance Day and I would encourage as many people as possible to come along and pay their respects.”

For further information on forthcoming Remembrance Day Services, log on to www.britishlegion.org.uk or call 01323 440749.