Hundreds attend Remembrance Sunday services

By Rory Poulter

14th Nov 2022 | Local News

The borough's mayor and two MPs joined other dignitaries and representatives of the Forces to pay their respects at Remembrance Sunday events.

The mayor, Cllr Julia Cambridge, was first at the war memorial in Radnor Gardens, Twickenham, and later in East Sheen.

Marking the gatherings, she said: "Honoured to lay the wreath on behalf of The Borough for our fallen heroes on Remembrance Sunday

"Radnor Gardens Twickenham was full of community members who listened to prayers and hymns led by Rev Hopkin Williams. Thank you to the local Royal British Legion."

Twickenham MP, Munira Wilson, said: "An honour to lay wreaths for Remembrance Sunday on behalf of my constituents at St Stephens, Twickenham, then at Radnor Gardens and at Hampton War Memorial.

"Beautiful day, with hundreds turning out to remember those who gave their lives for our freedoms."

The Richmond Park MP, Sarah Olney, said: "An honour to lay wreaths on behalf of my constituents in Richmond and New Malden."

The deputy mayor, Cllr Rhi Lee, accompanied by her consort Jack, laid a wreath at Richmond War Memorial at a ceremony attended by Sarah Olney MP.

     

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