Mangotsfield Gathers to Remember
Mangotsfield came together on Remembrance Sunday for its annual service of Remembrance, as residents of all ages gathered to honour those who have served and sacrificed in the defence of our country.
Veterans, standard bearers, local organisations, families and residents gathered at [the war memorial for the service, which was led by Rev James Cannon from St James Church and community pastor Clive Heath. The community fell silent to remember the fallen of both World Wars and every conflict since.
Wreaths were laid on behalf of veterans, local councils, Members of Parliament as well as youth organisations.
"Remembrance belongs to the whole community, and Mangotsfield showed that again today. My thanks go to the our volunteers that organise the event each year and everyone who came along to pay their respects."
Clive Heath - Mangotsfield Residents Association
The Branch thanks everyone who attended, laid a wreath or helped behind the scenes to make the service possible, including the Mangotsfield Residents Association and St James Church.
"Mangotsfield's service has a special character of its own. It is a village gathering where neighbours stand side by side along with serving personnel and their families to remember the names of local people who went to war. It was wonderful to see so many residents there today, and I thank everyone who made it possible."
Ian Campbell – Chair, Staple Hill & District Branch of the Royal British Legion
The Poppy Appeal continues until Armistice Day on Wednesday 11 November. Donations can be made at rbl.org.uk.
Photographs: Herbie Hocking
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