There was a strong turnout yesterday for the Remembrance Sunday commemoration service held at Blackhall Welfare Park.
The service, organised by Monk Hesleden Parish Council and officiated by council chairman Gaynor Crute and local minster Peter Laidler, drew another fantastic attendance from a community committed to paying their respects to those from Blackhall who fought, and those who gave their lives during two world wars, and also to the civilians who lost their lives during the 1939-45 conflict.
As ever, the 1932 Blackhall Squadron RAFAC was on parade - and as usual they did themselves proud and proved themselves a credit to our village and the service they represent.
The post-service buffet reception at Blackhall Cricket Club, funded by both local county councillors and offering the chance to meet up with old friends, visitors and representatives from the Royal British Legion, was also well attended.
My thanks go to the clerk, members and staff of the parish council for organising the event, the staff and committee of Blackhall Cricket Club, the cadets from the 1932 Blackhall Squadron RAFAC, Peter Laidler, Ian Harrison for the Last Post and Reveille, representatives from the RBL, staff and pupils from Wellfield School and both of our local primary schools and of course the Blackhall community who came together to honour those who fought and died in our defence.
