Crewe notch up 30 years of community service

The Co-operative Funeralcare Band (North West) has just notched up a fine 30 years of community Remembrance Service.

Thursday, 20 November 2014

The Crewe based Co-operative Funeralcare Band (North West) has received an award from the Holmes Chapel Branch of the Royal British Legion, in recognition of 30 years of service in leading the annual Remembrance Sunday Parade.

30th anniversary

David Cooper, Parade Master, presented MD Jef Sparkes with a framed certificate following the parade this year, to mark the 30th anniversary of their community commitment.

We are very proud of this award and it will take pride of place in our band roomJef Sparkes

Very proud

Jef told 4BR: “The band is privileged to march through Holmes Chapel every Remembrance Sunday morning, and for many of us, this is the most special engagement in the band’s calendar.

We are very proud of this award and it will take pride of place in our band room.”

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