avant MP Alan Mak takes part in Armistice Day Act of Remembrance in Emsworth
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Havant MP Alan Mak took part in an annual Act of Remembrance
held in Emsworth to mark Armistice Day.
He was invited to lay a wreath in Emsworth Memorial
Garden, following a service led by the Rev. Andrew Sheard,
Rector of Warblington with Emsworth.
Also
taking part in the Act of Remembrance were soldiers from 16
Regiment Royal Artillery and representatives of the police
and fire service and local councils..
Among the audience were pupils from Emsworth Primary
School and St James' Primary School.
Ahead of Remembrance Sunday, Mr Mak also joined local
volunteers and supporters of the Royal British Legion in the
Havant Constituency to help sell poppies. He is
Vice-President of the RBL's Havant branch and a longstanding
Legion volunteer.
Mr
Mak said: "Every year at Remembrancetide, I take part in
events across the Havant Constituency to honour the service
and sacrifice of all those who have served and continue to
serve our country.
"It
was an honour to take part again in the Act of Remembrance
held in Emsworth on Armistice Day.
"Thank you to Rev. Sheard and to local residents for their
strong support for the Poppy Appeal and their participation
in events throughout Remembrancetide in Emsworth."
The News 11th November
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Monday February 03, 2025