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Warrington remembers victims at annual Walking Day

By Gary Skentelbery on 30th June 2017 1:26 pm News, Video

VIDEO: WARRINGTON remembered victims of recent atrocities with a minutes silence at the annual Walking Day.

Rector of Warrington Rev. Paul Wilson led prayers and a minutes silence for all those who lost their lives in recent terrorist atrocities and the London fire.

Meanwhile the town’s Mayor Cllr. Les Morgan took the salute as the usual the parade set off through the Golden Gates, led by the contingent from Warrington Parish Church.

The Mayor and and his Mayoress wife, Gwyn, took the the salute from a raised dais outside the Town Hall’s famous Golden Gates.

Then the procession set off on its traditional tour of the town centre.

Many town centre roads were closed to vehicles.

Despite overcast skies the rain held off for the procession as roads re-opened at 1pm.

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Gary Skentelbery

Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.

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keith bramham on 30th June 2017 6:30 pm 6:30 pm

many thanks gary this is the first year i could not go due to health but you have put tears in my eyes the bands always do again thanks

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- Gary on 1st July 2017 12:50 am 12:50 am
  
  Thanks Keith – glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻😃
  
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john taylor on 30th June 2017 11:02 pm 11:02 pm

hi GARY, thanks for posting this, well worth your work and lets hope we keep the walk for many years to come after 70 years im still happy we have the walks.

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- Gary on 1st July 2017 12:52 am 12:52 am
  
  Thanks John – drove back from Wales to keep my run going!
  
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Sha on 1st July 2017 10:00 am 10:00 am

Thanks Gary, lovely to watch! Warrington at it’s best! Well Done! to all the people who put the effort in to keep this tradition going!

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Lyn Broadhurst on 31st December 2017 10:03 pm 10:03 pm

We always participated in Walking Day, but having emigrated to Australia, it is wonderful to see the continuity of this even via internet. Our thanks for reviving the memories.

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