PCSO attends Merchant Navy service in borough town centre

A Long Eaton Police officer has attended an open air event in the town centre in honour of Merchant Navy Day which was held on 3rd September.

PCSO Pierpoint was present for the occasion at which a service was led by the Reverend Sam Treadwell at War Memorial on the Market Place.

The service saw the Reverend saying prayers and thanksgiving for Seafarers for those who work at sea and those that have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Members of the public stopped to pay their respects and all in attendance observed the one-minute silence at 11am.

The Long Eaton Branch of the Royal British Legion, Members of the Navy, retired and current, the local Sea Cadets attended to honour the special day.

The Deputy Major, Councillor Harry Atkinson also attended and gave a short speech.

The Royal British Legion is the UK's leading Armed Forces charity and one of its largest membership organisations. Members get together through a network of branches and clubs all over the country and overseas to participate in social, fundraising and welfare activities.

Membership is open to everyone. If you have an interest in the objectives of the Legion and want to help and support those who have served and their families, everyone is welcome, whether they have served or not.

The Branch meets at the Curzon Club, Bennett Street, Long Eaton on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 11.00am.