Today, was the ceremony to give the Scots Guards the freedom of Wantage, which, according to the scroll, means that the Town Council has conferred them "the rights, honour and distinction of marching through the streets of Wantage on ceremonial occasions with drums beating, band playing, bayonets fixed, swords drawn and Colours flying". We met the Duke of Kent beforehand and then went down to the Market Place to watch the full parade. Here we were treated to the spectacle of the regiment parade and the Duke, as Colonel of the regiment, formally received the freedom. The Victoria Cross of Robert Loyd-Lindsay (Lord Wantage) was also on show (pictured above).
Afterwards, everyone went up to Manor Road Memorial Park Park where there were lots of stalls and entertainment. The highlight was a display by members of the Black Knights Royal Artillery Parachute Team. Congratulations, to Jim Sibbald who as Mayor of Wantage organised the whole day and then ensured that it went off with military precision.
Update: More photos of the day can be found at http://bit.ly/ifpvNU
Afterwards, everyone went up to Manor Road Memorial Park Park where there were lots of stalls and entertainment. The highlight was a display by members of the Black Knights Royal Artillery Parachute Team. Congratulations, to Jim Sibbald who as Mayor of Wantage organised the whole day and then ensured that it went off with military precision.
Update: More photos of the day can be found at http://bit.ly/ifpvNU
It is VERY rare I have anything positive to say about the council of Wantage, but today, I was VERY impressed, a very well put together day, actually made me proud to see the town come come together for an excellent day! Top marks!
ReplyDelete