A crowd estimated to be around 2,000 residents packed Titchfield Park as Hucknall commemorated those who gave so much in conflict in Remembrance Sunday commemorations.
There was also a wreath laying at the memorial to the 504 Squadron RAAF in Hucknall Market place on Remembrance Sunday.
The annual parade included Councillors, the deputy Lord lieutenant representing the Queen, the Hucknall Royal British Legion, the Army Cadets, the Air Force Cadets, the Police Cadets and the Brownies with a marching band setting off from the car park in Titchfield Park to the cenotaph.
They were greeted by an estimated crowd of over 2,000. Where a service took place led by the Revd. Helen Chantry and members of the Hucknall Royal British Legion who took part playing The Last Post and Reveille and the raising of the flag.
Councillor John Wilmott said “The attendance was incredible – residents young and old were present in unprecedented numbers showing that Hucknall will always remember those who gave so much. Last year, COVID stopped us commemorating in big numbers but this year the community poured out. Councillors Dave Shaw, Lee Waters and I were proud to lay the wreath on behalf of the District Council.”
Councillor Dave Shaw also presented wreaths at the 504 Squadrons Royal Auxiliary Air Force memorial in Hucknall market place. First formed at RAF Hucknall on 26th March 1928. Cllr Dave Shaw said:
“This memorial erected by the 504 Squadron Association is a fitting tribute to all those in the County of Nottinghamshire who gave their lives in the Royal Auxiliary Air Force. We would also like to say a big thank you to the school and others who made all the poppies and drawings which created a fine display on the wall of the church to remember the fallen.”
