Padiham Remembers

It is the time of year again when the people of Padiham come together to remember all those lost and injured in all conflicts.

The Padiham Poppy Appeal collection week will start on the 3rd November until the 9th November at Padiham Tesco’s. Wreath will also be available at Padiham Town Hall from 11:00am until 1:00pm. Last year over £3,524 was raised during Collection Week. There are several events planned for this week starting with a Remembrance Service at St. Joseph’s Park Hill School on Friday 8th November.

A Remembrance Concert is being held on Friday 8th November, in the Town Hall Ballroom, to raise funds for the Poppy Appeal, this is almost sold out already with very few tickets remaining. The Sunday Service is being held at the Unitarian Church this year followed by our usual Service at the Memorial. To end the week, all local Primary Schools will gather at St. Leonard’s for a final Remembrance Service on the 11th November.

A big thank you to everyone that has volunteered to help make the 2019 Poppy Appeal a success.

Remembrance Sunday in Padiham

For the actual Remembrance Sunday, the Royal British Legion, local Churches and Padiham Town Council are working closely together to organise this year’s Remembrance Day Service and Parade, which will take place on Sunday 10th November 2019.

Details are set out below:

  • 9:45am Assemble for Service at Padiham Unitarian Chapel, 93 Church Street
  • 10:00am Service of Remembrance 10.45am Assemble at the War Memorial
  • 11.00am Service of Remembrance and laying of wreaths 11.15am Parade and salute. Following the Parade, light refreshments will be served in Molly Rigby’s Club on Mill Street.

Any individual or organisation wishing to lay a wreath should contact the First Officer on 01282 682 705 or contact @padihamtowncouncil.gov.uk. Any other enquiries please contact the Padiham Poppy Appeal Organiser, Vince Pridden on 07788 775537. Please be advised that a Road Closure will be in place between St. Leonard’s Church and the Unitarian Chapel from 10:30am until 11:30am approx.