It was Armed Forces Day yesterday and people across the country were involved in community events to raise public
awareness of the contribution made by those who serve, and
have served in Her Majesty's Armed Forces.
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| The Standards leading ministers and Mayoral Party |
The Tonbridge Branch of The Royal British Legion hosted a Service of Praise, Thanksgiving and Remembrance at St Stephens Church. The poignant service was attended by TMBC Mayor, Cllr Dave Davies and prayers were led by The Reverend Mark Barker.
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| Gp Capt Patrick Tootal OBE in the foreground |
Gp Capt Patrick Tootal OBE, DL Chairman of the Trustees of Tonbridge Memorial Gardens Trust recited Psalm 100 to a silent congregation, and Rachel Lucas, Chairman of the Women's Section of the Tonbridge Branch of the RBL read lines from Matthew 18. After the Last Post and a recital of the Burma Star Epitaph, The Standards lead the Ministers and Mayoral party out of the church and into the sunshine of the gardens.
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| Rachel Lucas and Mayoral Party |
The service was followed by a reception lunch at The RBL Club for all those who attended.
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