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Wednesday 30 November 2016

Upchurch Poppy Day Appeal 2016

The total donations to the Royal British Legion from Upchurch again exceeded £3,000 and are estimated to be £3,203. Of this amount £793 was donated through the local business or retail outlets and the pupils and staff of Holywell School donated £408. The house-to-house Poppy Appeal collection in Upchurch was undertaken in all areas of the Parish by fourteen residents and eight Scouts.

The Church of St Mary the Virgin had a large congregation of all ages for the Remembrance Sunday service conducted by the Reverend Julian Staniforth aided by the Reverend Amanda Lane. 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 Brownies. Following the laying of wreaths the Last Post was played and the two minute silence was observed. After the service Reverend Staniforth led the choir, the uniformed youth organisations and the congregation in the kind autumnal weather to the burial ground. Wooden crosses were laid at the five war commission graves by past personnel from the Armed Services and Police followed by representatives of the uniformed youth organisations.   

This year we remained mindful of the ultimate sacrifice made by those who fought in World War I and subsequent conflicts but we also give for the welfare and support of those who returned, in so many cases badly injured, from recent conflicts.

On behalf of the Royal British Legion thank you for your generosity.

“WE WILL REMEMBER THEM”

Gerry Lewin - Upchurch Poppy Day Appeal Organiser 
Tel: 01634 366113
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