Battle of Britain Service 14 September 2025
A service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving was held in the Chapel on Battle of Britain Sunday. Mayor Councillor Jonathan Andrews, Mayoress Mrs Theresa Andrews and the Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London Diedre Barr, Military Liaison Officer of the Worshipful Company of Nurses were present. The service was led by Licensed Lay Minister David Jefferys ( last year's Mayor) assisted by his wife LLM Ann-Marie Jefferys.
The Chapel was full with many service veterans including two centenarians Anne Galley and Harry Winters. Cadets from 2427 (Biggin Hill) Air Training Corps were in the congregation. The ATC banner was paraded by Cadet Lucy Nevard Cadet Amelia Nevard. Councillors Mrs Melanie Stevens and Mrs Kim Botting attended.
After the service the veterans and invited guests enjoyed refreshmenta in the Museum cafe.
To read the Order of Service click on link bob_1615_2.9^.2025.pdf
The Chapel was full with many service veterans including two centenarians Anne Galley and Harry Winters. Cadets from 2427 (Biggin Hill) Air Training Corps were in the congregation. The ATC banner was paraded by Cadet Lucy Nevard Cadet Amelia Nevard. Councillors Mrs Melanie Stevens and Mrs Kim Botting attended.
After the service the veterans and invited guests enjoyed refreshmenta in the Museum cafe.
To read the Order of Service click on link bob_1615_2.9^.2025.pdf
Deputy Lieuntenat Diedre Barr, Mayoress, Mayor, Peter the Mayoral Driver and Mace Bearer
Chaplain David Jefferys
Cadet Lucy N of Biggin Hill ATC Squadron
Bearers receiving their flags for the Royal Salute
Centenarians Harry Winters and Ann Galley
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Mayor Jonathan Andrews
Mr Len Alfieri reciting Sir Winston Churchills' famous words in praise of the Few
Ann-Marie Jefferys, Neil Athron, Tom Claxton ,
RBL Standar Bearer 
Harry Winters
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Harry Winters and the Mayor
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Harry Winters, Mayoress, Ann Galley and Driver Peter
Ann Galley and Mayoress
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Photos curtesy DE, Bob Badger, Jane Oliver