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Coronation Events
A SERVICE
AND PARADE
FIT FOR A KING
By Captain Neil Bizzell
On Sunday 7th May the Band and Corps of Drums led a parade in Hedon centre.
The town came together to Celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III with a parade and service in St Augustine's Church. The Band and Corps of Drums, joined by cadets and adults from A company, formed up in the town centre where they were inspected by Chris Blacksell, Deputy Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire, Diane Storr, Deputy Mayor of Hedon, and Colonel Fred Owen, Commandant.
After the inspection the Band and Corps of Drums played for a short while before the parade marched off to the church and provided musical accompani- ment along the route.
A Company were led by their Officer Commanding Major Richard Lenton and the Hedon Detachment standard carried by Detachment Commander Sergeant Instructor Cassie North.
The cadets are able to march through the town with drums beating and colours flying as a result of the award of Freedom of Hedon to The Cadet Force in 1960. The County Force exercises this right in a freedom parade every year and supports events in the town regularly.
Colonel Fred Owen, Commandant said: “Being able to recognise the Coronation of HM King Charles III and Queen Camilla was a great way to conclude the weekend celebrations, and it was fitting that we joined the community to celebrate this event. We
We remain proud of our links with the community of Hedon and the warm welcome we receive
remain proud of our links with the community of Hedon and the warm welcome we receive.”
On arrival at the church the banners formed a guard of honour and the representatives of the town entered followed by the cadets and people of the town. During the service prayers were offered for the King and the black light display team gave a demon- stration.
After the service the Parade formed up again. The
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