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Somme’s horses are also remembered in Redditch

Ross Crawford 12th Nov, 2016   0

TWO new wreaths are to be laid this Remembrance Sunday as Studley pays tribute to its war dead.

The first is by Studley Publicans, whom the British Legion would like to thank for their help during the Poppy Appeal.

The second, on this the 100th Anniversary of The Battle of the Somme, will be laid by Mrs Ursula Lowe in Remembrance of the horses who died during that campaign.

This year’s will be on Sunday (November 13).




Particpants to meet at Pool Road car park at 10am, setting off at 10.24am to The War Memorial via Crooks Lane, Toms Town, New Road and A435 Birmingham Road.

The Act of Remembrance and the Service will be held at The War Memorial from 10.44am.


For those unable to stand at The War Memorial or if the weather is unkind, seating will be available at The Methodist Church across the road with the service relayed inside.