‘Best one we've ever had’: Huge turnout as Market Harborough holds Remembrance Sunday service
People honoured the fallen with special events in the town centre.
Organisers from the Royal British Legion have hailed this year’s Remembrance Sunday service in Market Harborough a huge success, with scores of young people joining the parade.
Representatives from the Royal British Legion joined armed forces veterans and the chairman of Harborough District Council at the Portico, at Rosewood Manor Care Home on Coventry Road on Saturday, November 7.
The Remembrance Sunday parade began at the Commons car park at 9.30am and ended at St Dionysius Church for a 10am service.
A procession then made its way to the war memorial in The Square where wreaths were laid by various armed forces, community groups and organisations.
Chairman of the Market Harborough branch of the RBL, Stewart Harrison, said: "I'm sure that's the best one we've ever had.
"The whole town has come together for that 20 minutes."
There was a strong presence of young people, including RAF and Navy cadets, Scouts, Brownies and young musicians.
Stewart said: "When we're all dead and gone, they're the ones that are going to be carrying on the mantle."
While there is not a total figure yet, Stewart explained the Poppy Appeal had great support from residents: "People in Market Harborough are so generous; it's just untrue.
"People are just so kind, and there's a great atmosphere."
The fundraising amount will be announced next month.
Chairman of Harborough District Council, Cllr Buddy Anderson, said: "I am so proud of the town for coming together in huge numbers to remember the fallen yesterday, from a beautiful service of Remembrance at St Dionysius Church to the parade into the square. Market Harborough remembered.
“It was an honour to lay a wreath on behalf of the Harborough District Council. I would just like to thank everyone who made Remembrance Sunday such a fitting tribute to all those who never made it home."