For King and
Country: Blackmore during the First World War
Sunday 11 November 2018 will be a significant day in the
life of this country because it marks 100 years since the end of the First World
War. At 11 o’clock that day millions of
people will pause, stand around local War Memorials, to remember the cessation
of hostilities in which over 888,000 lives were lost.
Blackmore is commemorating the weekend with a remarkable
and moving tribute by covering the exterior of the church and the path leading
from the Lych Gate with thousands of poppies.
Something like 4000 poppies form the commemoration, which have been
handmade by many volunteers.
The Church Flower Guild will also be providing a
beautifully themed Flower Festival.
Also in preparation is a talk about the life and times of
the people of Blackmore during the First World War. The talk will be held on Friday 9
November. It will be free, followed by
tea and coffee. There is will a retiring
collection.
The Church will be open to view the Remembrance Displays
from Thursday 8 November to Tuesday 13 November. Times daily 10.30am – 4pm
except Sunday, 12.30 - 4.00pm, and Tuesday 10.30am – 12.30pm.
The Remembrance Sunday service will begin, as usual, at
10.45am at the War Memorial continuing at The Priory Church of St Laurence
after the observance of two minutes’ silence.
In commemoration of the centenary of the
end of the First World War
For King and Country: Blackmore during the
First World War
The Priory Church of St Laurence, Blackmore
Friday 9 November
7.30pm
A talk by local historian Andrew Smith
which will include photos and extracts from
diaries, letters etc.
