The total donations to the Royal
British Legion from Upchurch are £2,575. Of this amount £875 was donated in
business or retail outlets and the pupils and staff of Holywell School donated
£48. The house-to-house Poppy Appeal collection in Upchurch was undertaken in
all areas of the Parish by twenty two collectors eight of whom were Upchurch
Scouts.
St Mary the Virgin had a large
congregation of all ages for the Remembrance Sunday service conducted by the Reverend
Jacky Davis. Wreaths were laid below the memorial tablet in the Lady Chapel on
behalf of the Church, The Mayor of Swale, Upchurch Parish Council, the Upchurch
Scouting movement and the Upchurch Guiding Association. After the service
Reverend Davis led the choir, the uniformed youth organisations and the congregation
in the warm autumnal weather to the burial ground where wooden crosses were
laid at the five war commission graves. A light shower of rain marked the end
of this Remembrance.
This year we were particularly mindful
of the ultimate sacrifice made by those who fought in World War I - a war that
started 100 years ago.
On behalf of the Royal British
Legion thank you for your generosity.
“WE WILL REMEMBER THEM”
Cllr Gerry Lewin - Upchurch Poppy Appeal Organiser
Tel: 01634 366113 or Email: lewing135@btinternet.com
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