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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
'As we laid a pennant by his headstone, we reflected on how thankful we should be'
Four men from Bolton on a cycle challenge have reflected on "how thankful we should be" for those who laid down their lives in the First World War. Colin Higham, Kevan Ball and Rob Taylor are in the middle of cycling 634 miles along the Western Front Way this month, with Russell Jones providing support. The trail follows the historic frontline of the First World War, from the French-Swiss border to the beaches of Belgium. The quartet reflected during a poignant moment, stood by the grave of Richard Nelson in the middle of rural France, hundreds of miles away from his home on Lee Lane, Horwich. They said: "We thought this challenge was one of the hardest things we would have ever done, but then we met an English lady in our hostel who was walking from Canterbury to Rome, which put our task into perspective. The lads at the grave of Richard Nelson (Image: Submitted) "Then we thought no matter how tough either challenge was, they pale in comparison to what those lads faced along this front in the First World War. "On Monday we all stood together in a graveyard in the middle of rural France next to the remains of a lad who lives in a butcher's shop at 201 Lee Lane, Horwich, a shop we have all walked past hundreds of times. Read more: Bolton schoolfriends' epic journey to pay tribute to those who died in the Great War Read more: 'Successful' charity music festival set to return to Bolton Read more: Free cat welfare clinic to take place at shopping centre "As we laid a Rivington and Blackrod School pennant by his headstone, we reflected on just how thankful we should be for the lives we now lead." The grave of Richard Nelson (Image: Submitted) The quartet are also raising money for three charities - the Royal British Legion, Children in Need and St Ann's Hospice. To donate, click here: As of Friday, June 16, they have completed 566 miles of the journey and have raised £2,455. For more information on the Western Front Way, visit the Western Front Association's website: The quartet, who will all turn 65 this year, met when they were schoolboys at Rivington and Blackrod School, and will visit the graves of 16 of the 24 young men from their old school who died during the war. Colin Higham was struck by the idea after reading The Path of Peace: Walking the Western Front Way by Anthony Seldon.
BBC News
6 days ago
- BBC News
Forbury Gardens fifth anniversary memorial service
A remembrance service will take place on the fifth anniversary of a terrorist attack in a park that left three men Furlong, Joe Ritchie-Bennett and David Wails died after being stabbed by Khairi Saadallah in Forbury Gardens, Reading, Berkshire, in was given a whole-life jail term for their Terry, Labour councillor for Southcote, said the memorial on 20 June would be "particularly poignant" on the "five-year anniversary of a day nobody associated with Reading will ever forget". A private memorial service for family, friends and invited guests will take place at nearby St Laurence's Church from 18:00 19:00, a public service will take place at the permanent memorial stone to Mr Furlong, Mr Ritchie-Bennett and Mr Wails in Forbury will be led by the new mayor of Reading, Alice Mpofu-Coles, and Reverend Sonya Wratten, from Reading gospel singer Nichole Grace will perform, followed by a flower-laying ceremony and a minute's silence. Ms Terry said: "Five years may have passed but the painful memories of that day remain and Friday's service is an opportunity for Reading's community to come together once again."The thoughts and prayers of everybody in Reading remain with the families and friends who so needlessly lost loved ones that day and all those injured or affected."Forbury Gardens will be closed from 15:00 on the day, before reopening at gardens will shut to the public again from 20:00 and the Maiwand Lion will be lit up from 21:00, with three beams of light shining into the night sky in memory of the victims and all those affected. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
7 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Clacton seafront service to mark end of the Falklands War
The end of the Falklands War will be commemorated during a seafront in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, have been invited to honour the sacrifices made during the 74-day conflict at 11:00 BST on UK and Argentina's war over the British overseas territory ended on 14 June councillor Bill Davidson, chairman of Tendring District Council, said: "The Falklands War remains a powerful reminder of the bravery and dedication of our armed forces." The invasion claimed the lives of 255 British servicemen, three islanders and 649 Argentinian War Memorial, off Marine Parade West, will host the ceremony on Saturday."This service is an opportunity for our community to come together, reflect, and pay tribute to those who served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice," said Davidson."We hope to see residents of all ages join us in remembrance, alongside veterans and local forces' organisations." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
CTV News
13-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Kirkland Lake legion adds names of ‘lost souls' to cenotaph
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 87 in Kirkland Lake honoured 27 'lost souls' Wednesday, people who lost their in wars but not included on a cenotaph.
Wall Street Journal
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
Muppets Superfans Hold a Funeral
One woman dressed for a wake. Another showed off a tattoo she got to commemorate the occasion. A group gathered with battery-operated candles to sing in a makeshift vigil. They were outside Muppet*Vision 3D, an attraction at Walt Disney World in Florida devoted to Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Gonzo and the rest of the Muppets crew.
