Festival of Remembrance

It is the time of year when Remembrance is at the forefront of our minds. So, I was pleased to attend the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance in Leicester with my consort Jane Bryan. It took place at De Montfort Hall recently and was attended by The Lord Mayor of Leicester Cllr Teresa Aldred, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire Mike Kapur OBE CStJ and HM Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland Dr Sarah Furness. Also attending were the High Sheriff of Rutland Col Richard Chesterfield, President of the Leicestershire Branch of the Royal British Legion Col Robert Martin OBE DL, and Janie Martin DL. Music and commemoration combined at the event to make it an enjoyable and poignant occasion to reflect on our Armed Forces of the past and of the present day.