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REMEMBRANCE 2018
Officers from 11th Signals Regiment arrived early afternoon on Saturday and launched themselves into "Operation Tidy Maresfield" , ably assisted by villagers, with great results - thank you.
The officers led by Commanding Officer, Major Mansel Thewlis and Sergeant Major Colin Smith joined the village quiz organised by the Friends of St.Bartholomew's Church which was a very convivial evening enjoyed by all.
Sunday morning kicked off with formal photos by JJAVPhotography.co.uk at the Manor House in Maresfield Park, followed by the march to St.Bartholomew's Church and all seated in good time for the service at 10.30am led by Revd.Paul Neiland. The service was delivered with reverence and deep respect for the fallen of all conflict. The last post, played by Jonathan Hodgson, was a haunting tribute to loved ones lost and wreaths laid on behalf of The Parish Council, British Legion and St.Bartholomew's Church together with crosses laid by the children from Bonners school and from the church family in memory of Maresfield men who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our future.
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The Tommy silhouette donated to the village by the Parish Council arrived in the nick of time for the weekend and stands proudly overlooking the war memorial in silent contemplation.
"There but not There"
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A squadron from the Royal Corps of 11th Signals Regiment based in Blandford Forum will be visiting Maresfield on 10/11 November 2018. Arriving early afternoon on 10 November when the officers will carry out duties again around the village. Preparation for the Remembrance service on Sunday morning, clearing leaves , maintenance at Normans Pond and other valuable jobs around the centre of the village.
Please do say hello to the squadron and join in with the village projects.
On Sunday, 11 November the Squadron will meet at the Manor House in Maresfield Park for a formal photograph at 9am before assembling at 10am ready for the march to St.Bartholomew's Church to arrive in good time for the service starting at 10.30am. (Please make sure you are seated in the church by 10.25am in order that the service can start sharp at 10.30am, thank you.) St.Bartholomew's bells will ring in line with "Bells across the UK".
NOTE 1. Only the Signals are invited into the Manor House for the formal photo, spectators can view from the open gates.
NOTE 2. Traffic will be stopped for 5 minutes in the centre of the village to allow the Officers to come to attention outside St.Bartholomew's Church at approximately 10.05am. (We apologise for any inconvenience this might cause)
The service will be taken by the Squadron Chaplain, Revd.Paul Neiland, the Squadron and congregation will observe the 2 minute silence at 11am and Last Post, played by Jonathan Hodgson. The Chaplain will lead the congregation out to the War Memorial where the service will continue and wreaths will be laid by dignitaries and crosses laid by the village children in memory of Maresfield men who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our future.
Refreshments will be served in St.Bartholomew's Church following the service.
Official photographer: Jo and Angelina Unruh
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REMEMBRANCE 2017
In 2017, 40 Officers from the 11th Signals Regiment, Maresfield Squadron, led by Commanding Officer, Major Jason Budding, visited Maresfield on the 11 and 12 November. This was an initiative of Captain Charles Jones who approached Rev.Nick Cornell to renew the Squadron’s connection with Maresfield, a previous home to the Squadron.
The officers carried out work around the village on Saturday afternoon, followed by a Presentation in the Village Hall on Saturday evening which outlined the Squadron’s history with Maresfield and the work of the Squadron today. The Hall was full to capacity, standing room only.
In 2017, 40 Officers from the 11th Signals Regiment, Maresfield Squadron, led by Commanding Officer, Major Jason Budding, visited Maresfield on the 11 and 12 November. This was an initiative of Captain Charles Jones who approached Rev.Nick Cornell to renew the Squadron’s connection with Maresfield, a previous home to the Squadron.
The officers carried out work around the village on Saturday afternoon, followed by a Presentation in the Village Hall on Saturday evening which outlined the Squadron’s history with Maresfield and the work of the Squadron today. The Hall was full to capacity, standing room only.
We were then treated to a display of military precision on Sunday morning when the Squadron assembled at the Manor House in Maresfield Park and marched to St.Bartholomew’s Church for a service of Remembrance led by Rev.Nick Cornell. The ancient bells of St.Bartholomew rang to announce the start of the service and Buglar, Ray Martin, heralded the 2 minute silence at 11am with the evocative Last Post.
Wreaths were laid at the Village War Memorial by Wealden MP, Nus Ghani, Major Jason Budding on behalf of the Squadron and Church Warden, Marian Filtness on behalf of the congregation of St.Bartholomew’s Church together with some beautifully crafted poppies made by the children of Bonners School.
The collection in Church raised just over £566 which will be sent to the Royal British Legion.
Wreaths were laid at the Village War Memorial by Wealden MP, Nus Ghani, Major Jason Budding on behalf of the Squadron and Church Warden, Marian Filtness on behalf of the congregation of St.Bartholomew’s Church together with some beautifully crafted poppies made by the children of Bonners School.
The collection in Church raised just over £566 which will be sent to the Royal British Legion.
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