MEMBERS of the North West branch of the British Legion Riders arrived in Warrington to help launch the annual Poppy Appeal.
A special service took place on the cenotaph at Bridgefoot, thanks to local Campaigners Julie Francis and Steve Peacock, who have successfully campaigned for improved access to the town’s main war memorial.
They were joined by the Mayor and mayoress of Warrington Cllr. Geoff and Mrs Jean Settle, for a service led by Borough Minister Rev. Stephen Kingsnorth.
The British Legion Riders Branch is for anyone who has an interest in motorcycling and now in the second decade pf activity, they have a well deserved reputation in community repatriation ceremonies.
They have more than 5000 members from Cornwall to Scotland, as well as Canada, France, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Australia and the USA – all brought together by their enthusiasm for motorcycling and willingness to support the charitable aims of the Royal British Legion.
Their members also come from The Navy, the Army, The Royal Air Force and the Royal Marines.
During the service Rev Kingsnorth outlined the major role motorcycles played in both world wars, deploying machine gun crews and evacuating the wounded as well as supplying ammunition and medical supplies to the front lines.
Following the playing of the Last Post The Mayor laid a wreath at the Cenotaph, which has recently undergone improved access following a two year campaign by Julie and Steve.
Mayor Geoff settle prepares to lay a wreath at the cenotaph.
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