Bolton comes together for town centre Remembrance service

Led by Reverend Hannah Lane, the Vicar of Bolton, a march of military personnel began at 10.55am as part of the Remembrance Sunday service.

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Veterans and army cadets marched from Le Mans Crescent to Victoria Square as a brass band played and flags were raised.

Rev Lane read a range of prayers out and led the public in singing hymns.

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A two-minute silence was marked with gunfire before a wreath-laying ceremony took place which included the Mayor of Bolton, Andy Morgan, and Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, laying wreaths at the War Memorial.

Andy Morgan and Andy Burnham laying wreaths at the War Memorial (Image: Phil Taylor) Rev Lane said: “Today we meet representatives of all faiths on this particularly memorable and moving occasion.

“We remember conflicts past and present, and the whole nation will be invited to remember the heroism and sacrifice of all who fought and died in many different conflicts.”

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Four schools representing the town were present at the event, Markland Hill Primary, Beaumont Primary, Rumworth Special and Ladybridge High.

There will also be an Armistice Day service on Monday, November 11 at 11am on Victoria Square, again led by the Vicar of Bolton, it will last for 15 minutes.

Cllr Morgan said: "As Mayor of Bolton and an army veteran myself, I know it would really be appreciated by those that have served, and continue to service, and their families, if as many of the public turnout and attend one of the Remembrance Services planned across the borough to honour those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, their lives for our freedom.

"Together, we can ensure that their courage and commitment is never forgotten."