Mayor launches Poppy Appeal in Bury
The National Poppy Appeal has been launched in Bury as we remember the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives and livelihoods during past and current conflicts.
Categories: remembrance
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Commemorations in Bury to mark the 80th Anniversary of D Day
A number of events are taking place across the borough to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day with the focus of remembrance being a wreath laying ceremony in Prestwich.
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We will remember them – on Armistice Day and beyond
The Mayor of Bury will be taking part in a civic march on Remembrance Sunday (13 Nov) to pay tribute to the fallen.
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Poppy Appeal launched today in Bury
The National Poppy Appeal has been launched in Bury today (Thursday 27 October) as we remember the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives and livelihoods during past and current conflicts.
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Latest civic tribute to armed forces campaigner ‘Colonel Eric’
Renowned armed forces campaigner Colonel Eric Davidson has been recognised for his outstanding work over five decades.
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Back on display – tribute to Prestwich’s forces veterans
A Prestwich memorial to those who served in the First World War is back on display at the town’s library.
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Colonel Eric leaves the field after his last poppy appeal
Armed forces stalwart Colonel Eric Davidson is stepping down after more than half a century helping to organise the town’s Remembrance Sunday parade.
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Bring our heroes home online this Remembrance Day
Bury Archives are hoping that people keep the memory of our fallen soldiers alive despite the coronavirus restrictions on Remembrance Day events.
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Temporary road closures for this Sunday's Remembrance parades
There will be a number of temporary road closures in the borough while Sunday's Remembrance Day parades take place.
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Remembrance Sunday - temporary road closures.
Please remember that several roads in Bury town centre will be closed during the Remembrance Sunday Parade. Parking restrictions will also be in place from 10am to 2pm.
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Business as usual for mayor following attack and robbery
The Mayor of Bury is back to her civic duties following a violent attack on her driver and the theft of two valuable chains of office.
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Children’s poppy and musical tribute to First World War fallen
Pupils have been creating a Festival of Remembrance to mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War.
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Remembrance Sunday ceremony to affect Metrolink services
Metrolink passengers are advised of changes to services running through the St Peter’s Square stop due to the Remembrance Sunday ceremony on 11 November.
