Councillors and staff at Conservative-led West Lindsey District Council have been joined by members of the public to watch the Chairman of the Council raise the flag outside the Guildhall this week to mark Armed Forces Day.

Cllr. Mrs. Irmgard Parrott said:

“We owe a great deal of gratitude to our armed forces and it is a privilege for me to pay tribute to them.

“Armed Forces Day is an opportunity to raise public awareness of the contribution made to our country by those who serve and have served in Her Majesty’s armed forces, and to give the nation the opportunity to show its support for the men and women who make up the armed forces, from the current serving troops to the service families, veterans and cadets. It’s an honour to raise this flag and show our support and appreciation.”

The Chairman’s chaplain, the Rev Penny Green, lead prayers and Mr. Michael Wragg, Chairman of the Gainsborough branch of the Royal British Legion paid homage to the fallen as he recited the poem ‘We will remember them,’ before the flag was raised.

Members of the Welton branch of the Royal British Legion also attended.

Armed Forces Day takes place this year on Saturday, 29th June.