Veterans' Service Sunday 23 June 2025
At the start of Armed Forces Week 2025, a Veterans' Service to honour those who had served the country was held. The Chapel was full with many veterrans attending. Reverend Alison and her husband Mark lead the service, the last before their retirement. Afterwards the Veterans and Friends met for a buffet lunch in the Museum cafe.
Click here to read the service vet_service_22.6.25_final_0700_12^j6.25.pdf
At the start of Armed Forces Week 2025, a Veterans' Service to honour those who had served the country was held. The Chapel was full with many veterrans attending. Reverend Alison and her husband Mark lead the service, the last before their retirement. Afterwards the Veterans and Friends met for a buffet lunch in the Museum cafe.
Click here to read the service vet_service_22.6.25_final_0700_12^j6.25.pdf
The standard of St George and the banner of 2427 Sqn (Biggin Hill) ATC being presented to the altar
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Eric Johnston and Bugler Vicky Mace
Deputy Mayor Councillor Gemma Turrell
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Tom Caxton, soloist singing
'O valient Hearts' |
Chaplain Alison Newman
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LLM Mark Newman
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Wendy Hill giving a tribute to
Peter Lemon |
Margaret Wilmot - a tribute to
Peter Lemon |
Steve Brenchley - a tribute to Paddy Hemmingway
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Photos curtesy of Philip Bissett
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Photos curtesy of D Evans
Aftyer the service, Veterans and friends met in the cafe for a buffet lunch. It was Reverend Alison's last service at the Chapel, as Chaplain and member of the Museum Trust. Mark and Alison are moving to Tankerton in Kent. The Friends presented her with a gift of appreciation for her time as Chaplain, which was a dolls' house with all the furniture - something she has always wanted!
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Photos curtesy of J Oliver