Festival of Remembrance

On Saturday I had the privilege honour of attending the Festival of Remembrance at Rochester Cathedral - a truly moving event that brought our Kent and Medway community together in a shared tribute to those who have sacrificed for our freedom. As this year marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the evening took on an even deeper significance, as we remembered the heroic efforts of the soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy and turned the tide of World War II.

The concert, inspired by the courage and resilience of D-Day’s heroes, was both powerful and humbling. Each song, reading, and tribute took us back in time, allowing us to connect with the experiences of those who served. I felt a profound sense of gratitude for the generations who fought to secure the liberties we hold today.

I am deeply grateful to everyone who attended and organised this event, and I am honoured to represent our community in paying tribute to our heroes. May we always remember, with both pride and humility, the sacrifices made for our freedom.

This commitment to remembrance continues on Sunday 10^th November, when I will be attending Headcorn’s Remembrance Service and Parade as both Deputy Mayor and the Headcorn and Sutton Valence Ward representative. I am honoured to lay a wreath on behalf of Maidstone and our local ward community.

At the same time, Ziggy will be attending the service in Sutton Valence and will also be laying a wreath on behalf of our community. Together, we hope to express our gratitude to those who came before us and honour their memory for future generations.