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08
Nov 2021
Ceremony marks start of remembrance events in Ripon
Ripon's week of events to remember the dead of two world wars and other conflicts began at the weekend.
The Dean of Ripon, The Very Revd. John Dobson, led prayers as he blessed the Royal British Legion Garden of Remembrance next to the cathedral.
Saturday's ceremony was attended by serving officers and standard bearers representing all of the armed forces, along with civic dignitaries, including Stuart Martin, the chair of North Yorkshire County Council and a Ripon councillor, and city council leader Andrew Williams.
A two-minute silence was observed before small crosses with poppies on them were put in place by a number of attendees in front of the garden plinth.
Jeet Bahadur Sahi, who served in the Gurkhas for 22 years and is chair of the Royal British Legion Ripon branch, told the Stray Ferret:
Spa Gardens will be the focus next weekend when Ripon's civic Remembrance Sunday service is held at the city's war memorial, followed by a service at the cathedral.
The event, which starts at 11am, will honour the service and sacrifice of the armed forces, British Commonwealth veterans, allies and civilians involved in the world wars and other conflicts.
Those wishing to attend are asked to assemble at Spa Gardens from 10.30. Following the service, there will be a march past and salute in front of Ripon Town Hall, with the procession leading to the cathedral, where a further service will be held.
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