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VE Day parade

Posted: Mon 30 Mar 2015 7:55 am
by Scouter
There will be a VE Parade on 10 May 2015 which is being organised by the Ware Branch of the Royal British Legion). The timetable is as follows and it's worth noting that Kibes Lane will be closed to traffic from 1.50 until the parade leaves for the church.

2.10 Inspection by Town Mayor / Royal British Legion Representative

2.15 Parade moves off – Saluting base will on the right at Ranking Square

2.25 Parade arrives at St Mary’s Church, Church lane.

Standards / Colours / flags and escorts marched out to muster by War Memorial

Remainder of parade dismissed

2.30 Wreaths or floral tributes will be laid by the Royal British Legion and other parties

2.50 Church parties and dignitaries leave War Memorial. Standards, Colours and flags dismissed


After the parade all participants are welcome to attend the Royal British Legion Club in Gladstone Road for refreshments

Re: VE Day parade

Posted: Mon 30 Mar 2015 8:46 am
by Scottman
'Ranking' Square - love it :)

Re: VE Day parade

Posted: Tue 31 Mar 2015 4:17 pm
by mb1
Appropriate renaming in this case :D

Re: VE Day parade

Posted: Sat 09 May 2015 8:21 pm
by Wareite1969
Just wanted to bump this topic up the list again.

All been preoccupied with local politics this is important too

Re: VE Day parade

Posted: Sun 10 May 2015 2:54 pm
by mb1
I had forgotten about this and it's a shame there was no serious publicity locally. Celebrating the defeat of fascism in Europe is well worthwhile.

Re: VE Day parade

Posted: Sun 10 May 2015 3:27 pm
by grk
Thankyou to Ware British Legion for arranging the V.E parade.The Air Training Corp band where note perfect along with the weather. This type of ceremony makes Ware the special place it is to live in.

Re: VE Day parade

Posted: Sun 10 May 2015 3:34 pm
by Alec
grk wrote:Thankyou to Ware British Legion for arranging the V.E parade.The Air Training Corp band where note perfect along with the weather. This type of ceremony makes Ware the special place it is to live in.
+1