'Heart-warming huge crowds' at Remembrance Sunday event in Mexborough
Civic leader hail importance of “younger generation remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice."
Sean Gibbons, deputy leader of Mexborough First, has praised the “heart-warming” and “huge” crowds at this year's Remembrance Sunday event in Castle Hills Park, Mexborough.
Cllr Gibbons also welcomed the news of record Poppy Appeal donations – with with more than £2,000 in contactless card transactions in Lidl's Mexborough store in a single day.
He said: “Lovely to see the community come together in huge crowds and see all ages pay their respects.
“It is so very important that the younger generation remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
“It was a sombre day in Mexborough but with the usual excellent turnout for Remembrance Sunday in Castle Hills Park.
“Well done to our local Royal British Legion branch for organising event and for Father Edward for leading the service.
“Special thanks to Margaret Roper and Marcella for organising the local Poppy appeal collection once again and to Martin Ward for playing The Last Post on his bugle.
“It is also heart-warming to hear that record Poppy Appeal donations were made this year with over £2,000 made in contactless card transactions alone in Lidl, Mexborough store in one day.
“The final total will be announced shortly once all donation boxes have been counted.”