Cottenham
Newsletter
ISSUE NUMBER 174
DECEMBER 2019/JANUARY 2020
REMEMBRANCE PARADE AND SERVICE
The bright sunshine gradually warmed a very chilly early morning as we prepared for the Remembrance Sunday parade and service, and it was also warming to see so many who had turned out to commemorate those who had given so much for their fellow villagers. This kind of event can only work with the involvement of many components. Different youth groups were represented – the Primary School, Village College, the various Guide and Scout groups and the Colts all played their part. This year we welcomed adult members of Cottenham Football Club into the parade.
Thanks go to all those groups mentioned above.
Other thanks to individuals go to many, including those who gave out orders of service, laid a wreath or stood with poppy boxes and collecting tins, securing the wreaths after the service, and of course the Cottenham and Rampton residents who made up the congregation. A report of the Cottenham and Rampton Poppy Appeal will be in the next Newsletter. Ann Scott, Chairman, Royal British Legion, Cottenham and Rampton Branch.
The Caledonian Pipe Band led us to the War Memorial and our resident band, Cottenham Brass, played throughout the service. The Parish Council was responsible for managing the road closure under the direction of Martin McCarthy and Carol Barrios and her team dealt with the ‘people’ management. The service was led by the Rev. Lynda Davies, vicar of All Saints’ Church, with contributions from Kate Lees, Minister at the Baptist Church, and Major Paul Cooper of the Salvation Army. Colin Summerfield and his team again provided the excellent PA system and Greg from the Chequers generously opened up in the midst of refurbishment to provide our electrical supply again this year.
Photo courtesy of David Bradley