To the vicar and churchwardens of All Saints for a most moving service; to the Lord Lieutenant, the High Sheriff and Deputy Lieutenant for their support; to the RAF for providing a guard honour at the wreath laying; to the party from St George's barracks, the army cadets, air training corps, scouts and guides for their presence; to the standard bearers, whose salutes were of their usual high standard; to our trumpet player, whose performance in church, at the memorial and at the two minutes' silence were excellent; to Insp J Monks and his officers for the traffic control; to the car park attendant who was so courteous and helpful; to the ATC band from Market Harborough, which leads the parade and, finally, to the Rev B Nichols, who officiated at the two minutes' silence on the 11th and at which there was a big turnout and the observance of a dignified silence.

All together it was a worthy occasion of remembrance, and thanks to Mary Thomas for organising the poppy sales.

George KIRK
Well Street,
Langham


I would like to thank all the members of the Gretton and District Royal British Legion women's section and friends for selling poppies in the village, and to Mr and Mrs K Frankland, from Harringworth for overseeing the collection there.

This year's total for the district has broken all previous records. A grand total of £1,870.61 was raised, thanks to the generosity of all who donated and wore thier poppy with pride.

Finally, a big thank-you to Rob Clark, the poppy day organiser, for his sterling work again this year for the appeal.

Shirley Fursdon
Chairman,
Gretton and District Royal British Legion women's section,
Southfield Road Gretton