Lest we forget
Once again, Henfield residents turned out in huge numbers today (Sunday 13 November) to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the two World Wars and more recent conflicts.
Led by Brighton City Brass and under clear skies, the Parade of local organisations mustered at the War Memorial in Cagefoot Lane and marched to St Peter’s Church for a Service of Remembrance.
After the Church service the Parade returned to the War Memorial where they were joined by residents who lined the High Street and waited respectfully at the War Memorial. The short service of remembrance included an impeccably observed two-minute silence, the Last Post and Reveille and the hymn ‘I Vow To Thee My Country’, as well as poppy wreaths being laid on behalf of many local organisations. In addition to our Councils, Emergency Services and Clubs and Groups, Scouting & Guiding organisations, St Peter’s School, Henfield Youth Club and Football Club were in attendance. For the first time Rainbow Guides, the youngest Guiding section, were parading.
Thank you to Henfield Parish Council and St Peter’s Church for the organisation of this touching village Remembrance event and to the Henfield Club for their warm hospitality.
Editor
