THE Mayor of Warrington Cllr Ted Finnegan will lead this year’s flag raising ceremony in Warrington to mark Commonwealth Day 2015, Monday March 9.
More than 730 Commonwealth Flags will be raised in locations throughout the UK Channel Islands, Isle of Man, UK Overseas Territories, and Commonwealth countries, and a specially written Commonwealth Affirmation will be read out at Warrington Town Hall to coincide with both national and international events.
This unique initiative, now in its second year, is again catching the imagination of thousands of participants from all walks of life, inspiring them to join with others throughout the Commonwealth. As a collective public expression of commitment to the Commonwealth, it enables participants to show appreciation for the values the Commonwealth upholds, and the opportunities offered for friendship and cooperation with fellow Commonwealth citizens around the world.
A special message of good wishes from Her Majesty The Queen to all those taking part will be read out to those attending the 730 individual flag raising events, before the raising of each flag that morning.
His Excellency Kamalesh Sharma, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth said: “Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth is a most imaginative way for people in local communities – wherever they live, learn or work – to join together with others throughout the Commonwealth in a spirit of respect and understanding to celebrate the variety and unmatched diversity of our global family. I welcome and commend it.”
“All our citizens, particularly the young, can express appreciation for the Commonwealth and the values for which it stands as set out in the Commonwealth Charter, and the rich opportunities it offers for mutual support towards more inclusive social and more equitable economic progress.”
Picture shows the Mayor and Mayoress
