Bolton’s popular Concert of Remembrance will return as part of a wide programme of events to mark the sacrifices made by our Armed Forces.
The much-loved event will take place on Thursday, November 6 from 7pm at the Albert Halls.
This year’s concert will feature world-renowned organist and Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist Jean Martyn, wartime vocalist Jo Lancaster, Paul Cohen Productions, and the Phoenix Knights of Harmony male voice choir.
The second half of the evening will include a moving act of remembrance led by Reverend Lane, with performances by the Lancashire Artillery (V) Military Band and the Pipes and Drums of the 103rd Regiment.
Concert tickets are £9 plus a booking fee and are available via the Albert Halls website or by calling the box office on 0161 876 1715.
All proceeds from the event go to support Bolton’s Cadet Forces.
Later in the week, a Remembrance Sunday Service and march past will take place on November 9 in Victoria Square, beginning at 10:56am.
The 216 Royal Artillery will be in attendance and providing live gunfire to mark the beginning and end of the two-minute silence at 11am.
On Armistice Day, Tuesday November 11 at 11am, the Vicar of Bolton, the Reverend Hannah Lane, will lead a short service of prayer from the steps of the Town Hall.
Maroons will be fired to mark the start and end of the two-minute silence.
Local volunteers will be organising remembrance events at war memorials across the borough.
In the lead up to Remembrance Sunday the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal will once again raise vital funds to support ex-servicemen and women, their families, and those currently serving in the Armed Forces.
The Mayor of Bolton, Cllr David Chadwick, said:
“This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
“These remembrance events are a vital opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who gave their lives in past conflicts.
“We must also acknowledge those who continue to serve, many of whom still pay the ultimate price in service to others.
“I strongly encourage everyone to support the Royal British Legion by purchasing and wearing a poppy.
“I would also like to extend a warm invitation to all citizens of the borough to join me in honouring this important occasion.”