Commemorations in Bury to mark the 80th Anniversary of D Day
A number of events are taking place across the borough to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day with the focus of remembrance being a wreath laying ceremony in Prestwich.
A number of events are taking place across the borough to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day with the focus of remembrance being a wreath laying ceremony in Prestwich.
The Mayor of Bury will be taking part in a civic march on Remembrance Sunday (13 Nov) to pay tribute to the fallen.
The National Poppy Appeal has been launched in Bury today (Thursday 27 October) as we remember the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives and livelihoods during past and current conflicts.
Renowned armed forces campaigner Colonel Eric Davidson has been recognised for his outstanding work over five decades.
A Prestwich memorial to those who served in the First World War is back on display at the town’s library.
Armed forces stalwart Colonel Eric Davidson is stepping down after more than half a century helping to organise the town’s Remembrance Sunday parade.
Bury Archives are hoping that people keep the memory of our fallen soldiers alive despite the coronavirus restrictions on Remembrance Day events.
There will be a number of temporary road closures in the borough while Sunday's Remembrance Day parades take place.
Please remember that several roads in Bury town centre will be closed during the Remembrance Sunday Parade. Parking restrictions will also be in place from 10am to 2pm.
The Mayor of Bury is back to her civic duties following a violent attack on her driver and the theft of two valuable chains of office.
Pupils have been creating a Festival of Remembrance to mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War.
Metrolink passengers are advised of changes to services running through the St Peter’s Square stop due to the Remembrance Sunday ceremony on 11 November.
Bury Council consists of six towns, Bury, Ramsbottom, Tottington, Radcliffe, Whitefield and Prestwich. Formed in April 1974 as a result of Local Government re-organisation it was one of the ten original districts that formed the County of Greater Manchester. The Borough has an area of 9,919 hectares (24,511 acres) and serves a population of 187,500.
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