Colchester Veterans’ Day Events June 28, 2008

There will be a church service in St. Peters Church, North Hill. The service will be preceded by a parade of standards representing all the veterans, ex-services and auxiliary associations. The parade will be followed by a civic procession led by the town sergeant bearing the mace and the mayor, councillors and official guests. The service will begin with a simple act of remembrance but from then on will become a celebration with a band, pipers and a children’s choir. The mayor will address the congregation on the part veterans play in the community.

A list is being compiled of veterans who are prepared to visit schools and talk to the children; schools will be asked to invite a veteran during May.

Fliers will be delivered to all shops and businesses asking them to show their support by displaying it. It is hoped many shops will offer a discount to anyone wearing a veterans badge on 27 June.

Sunday 29 June 2008

From 09.00 until 11.00am the three cadet forces will demonstrate their drill and marching skills.

11.00 - 13.00pm the Tilbury Silver Band will play old time songs and the audience will be handed song sheets so they can join in.

14.00 - 16.00pm the Band of the Parachute Regiment will provide a rousing finale.

There will be a number of static displays and stalls. Local charities will be asked to either put up their own stall or display their literature in the Royal British Legion information tent.