Every
year the Branch Standard is taken to St Nicholas Church on Newport,
Lincoln to be re-dedicated and blessed. We have done this right from the
first year of the founding of the branch and the Standard in 1976.
The
Lincoln Branch of the Parachute Regiment Association re-dedicate their
Standard at the same church, so some years ago we decided to combine the
two events and hold the ceremony on the same eveining. And so it was
that members of both branches once again had the pleasure of joining the
Rev Hugh Jones and his congregation for this special evening service.
The re-dedication takes place after the normal Even Song service, when
the Stanards are blessed and we pay homage to those who gave their all
in the service of our country.The
night was tinged with a bit of sadness, as it was the last time that
the Reverand Hugh Jones would officate, as he has been promoted and is
leaving the parish. He also acted as our Branch Padre and will be missed
by all.
