Showing our support for the Duke of Lancaster Regiment

I NOTICED today that at the council offices, the flag of the Duke of Lancaster Regiment was flying on one of the poles at the Derby Street entrance.

After giving them the Freedom of the Borough at the weekend, I thought it was a particularly nice extra touch…

Video: Freedom of West Lancashire given to the Duke of Lancaster Regiment

TODAY I was honoured to attended the official ceremony where the Duke of Lancaster Regiment were given the Freedom of the Borough of West Lancashire.

Following a moving service at Ormskirk Parish Church, he headed down Church Street and Moor Street for a parade and speeches.

It was a glorious day weather wise and people packed into the Town Centre to watch the parade. Afterwards, it was off to Edge Hill University for an official reception where we were treated to some more performances from the Regiment band, sumptuous food from Greaves the butchers in Up Holland and some fine ale courtesy for the Burscough Brewing Company who brewed a special ‘Duke of Lancasters’ bitter for the occasion.

Speaking to Regiment officials at the event, it was clear how much they valued being given the Freedom of the Borough and the boost it has given to the brave service personnel who service in places such as Afghanistan.

Regiment to be given Freedom of the Borough

Well done to my Derby Ward colleague who has received backing for his idea to give the Freedom of the Borough to the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment.

Proposals are due to go before next week’s meeting of Full Council, where it is set to be endorsed.

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