Remembrance Sunday, 13th November 2022 Lest we forget

Published: 06 November 2022

Remembrance Sunday, 13th November 2022 Lest we forget

A reminder to all Poynton residents, visitors, local societies, and voluntary organisations that this year’s Remembrance Day Parade and Service is on Sunday 13th November.

The parade, accompanied by the Vernon Building Society Poynton Brass Band, will leave the Civic Centre car park at 9.35am sharp, followed by the service at 10am and the Act of Remembrance at 11am at St George’s Church. As is customary, wreaths and poppies will be placed on and around the war memorial after the service.

Anyone serving in the armed forces with a Poynton connection who is home on leave is invited to join the parade in the ranks of the British Legion, in or out of uniform. If you would like the name of a serving or retired member of the armed forces to be included in the church service or for any queries, please speak to the Town Clerk on 01625 872238, or call in at the Civic Hall.

Please note that the roads will be closed to traffic to allow the parade along Park Lane, across Fountain Place to St George’s Church. This will be approx 9.40am, 11am for the Act of Remembrance and to return at approx 11.15am.

Poynton Remembers

The ‘Poppy Squad’ - a small group of local volunteers, have once again supported Poynton Town Council staff and Poynton Town Mayor Cllr Hayley Whitaker in putting up Poynton’s poppies. The poppies were made and donated by Men in Sheds a few years ago and continue to provide a sign of respect to our fallen heroes.

Men in Sheds also created ‘John Henry’, Poynton’s lifesize silhouette solider, which you can see in the Civic Hall reception, from where you can also buy a Poppy Appeal poppy.

Poynton WI have also adorned the lychgate with poppies at St George’s Church. We think it looks beautiful and on behalf of the Town we say ‘thank-you’.