Biggleswade service to mark outbreak of war

A special service to mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War is set to take place in Biggleswade’s town centre.

By The Newsroom

Published 20th Sep 2014, 09:09 BST

George Wilson with a First World War commemorative mug. PNL-141109-131359001

The Biggleswade branch of the Royal British Legion has teamed up with Biggleswade Town Council to organise the commemoration service at 11am in the market square on Sunday.

Local dignitaries set to attend the event include the Deputy Lord Lieutenant Robert Lovesey and the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire, Colin Osborne.

There will also be a special appearance by representatives from the Royal Chelsea Pensioners.

During the event there will be a collection for the Royal British Legion.

And a limited edition mug has also been produced to mark the centenary, which will be on sale at St Andrew’s Country Fayre tomorrow.

Biggleswade Royal British Legion