March - Veteran take part in parade
VETERANS joined in a parade to mark Canvey’s Armed Forces Day celebrations.
The event started with military precision at 10.30am on Saturday outside the Castleview School in Foksville Road, Canvey. The Sutherland Pipes and Drums led the march as it wound its way through the town centre, along Furtherwick Road ,down to Long Road and on to the Paddocks Community Centre.
Representatives from the Royal British Legion, veteran groups and individuals, the serving members of the armed forces, scouts, girl guides, army cadets, youth groups and the emergency services all took part in the march.
A thanksgiving service was held at 11am outside at the Paddocks War Memorial.
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