Prudhoe Pays Tribute at 2025 Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service
Prudhoe Pays Tribute at 2025 Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service
Prudhoe witnessed an outstanding turnout this year as the community came together to honour and remember those who have given their lives in service to their country. The 2025 Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service took place on Sunday, 9th November, bringing residents, visitors, and organisations together in a moving display of unity, gratitude, and remembrance.
The parade assembled at the Prudhoe and District United Services Club car park, led by Parade Marshal Councillor Chris Barrett. With solemn pride and respect, the procession was joined by uniformed personnel from 3RHA, veterans and community groups, and representatives from local organisations. Accompanied by the stirring music of the North Tyneside Pipe Band, the parade made its way along Front Street, through Kepwell Court, and onward to the Lychgate War Memorial at St. Mary Magdalene Church.
At 10.55am, the Remembrance Service, led with dignity by Reverend Dan Freyhan, brought the community together in quiet reflection. At 11.00am, the traditional Act of Remembrance was observed as the town fell silent to honour the fallen. Wreaths were then placed at the war memorial in a solemn and deeply moving expression of collective respect and remembrance.
Following the service, the parade reassembled for the return procession to the Prudhoe and District United Services Club. As they passed the dignitaries’ platform, participants rendered a formal ‘eyes right’ salute to Deputy Lieutenant Julian Morrison-Bell, representing the Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland, and Mayor Councillor Jonathan Wheeler.
Mayor Councillor Jonathan Wheeler expressed his deep sense of honour in laying a wreath on behalf of the people of Prudhoe, paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice and recognising the continued dedication of those who serve today.
The Town Council extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of this solemn and meaningful occasion, from the parade organisers and participants to the residents and visitors who lined the streets in support. Together, the people of Prudhoe demonstrated their enduring commitment to honouring the past and ensuring that the sacrifices of the fallen are never forgotten.
Those who laid wreaths included::-
- His Majesty the King laid by Deputy Lord Lieutenant Julian Morrison-Bell
- On behalf of Prudhoe of the People of Prudhoe, Mayor Councillor Jonathan Wheeler
- Joe Morris Member of Parliament for Hexham and Prudhoe
- County Councillor Gordon Stewart for Prudhoe South
- Couty Councillor Angie Scott for Prudhoe West and Mickley
- The Royal Navy
- 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Infantry
- The Merchant Navy
- The Royal Air Force
- The Special Air Service
- On behalf of the Burma Star recipients from Prudhoe and Districts
- In memory of Derek Armstrong, killed in the Falklands War, 1982, on behalf of the Armstong family
- On behalf of Prudhoe Veterans Club
- On behalf of The North Tyneside Pipe Band
- On behalf of Northumbria Police
- On behalf of Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service
- On behalf of Prudhoe Detachment, Northumbria Amy Cadet Force
- On behalf of 1248 (Prudhoe) Air Squadron, Royal Air Force Cadets
- On behalf of 1st Prudhoe Scouts, Cubs and Beavers
- On behalf of Tynedale Girlguiding, 1st Prudhoe Brownies, Rainbows, and Guides
- ON behalf of Prudhoe Community Partnership
- On behalf of Prudhoe Co-op Members (Funeralcare)
- On behalf of Prudhoe Social Club
- On behalf of Prudhoe and District United Services Club
- On behalf of Prudhoe Castle Bowling
- On behalf of Dragon Tale Theatre Group
On behalf of the Foster, Coyne, and Lamb family, for our grandfather Michael Gerard Foster of Carlisle who served as Corporal RAF VR Far East Burma, prisoner of war in Far East
Following the official wreath-laying, an invitation was extended to all others who wished to come forward and pay their respects by laying a wreath.
Photographs courtesy of Bill and Moira Wooldridge, community photographers – more photographs to follow
Featured photograph taken by Moira Wooldridge, community photographer, left to right County Councillor Angie Scott Prudhoe West & Mickley, County Councillor Gordon Stewart Prudhoe South, Joe Moriss MP Hexham and Prudhoe, Mayor Councillor Jonathan Wheeler, Deputy Lieutenant Julian Morrison-Bell and Reverend Dan Freyhan
