Centenary Commemoration of Barnsley Pals Colours laying up

The Centenary Commemoration of the laying-up in St Mary’s of the Barnsley Pals Colours is being held on Sunday afternoon 2 June 2019.

A local project led by Jane Ainsworth has produced new replica  colours for the 13th and 14th Battalions of the York and Lancaster regiment. (First and Second Barnsley Pals)

There will be a procession to the Cenotaph led by a colour party carrying the new replica flags, accompanied by Dodworth Colliery Band, followed by a short ceremony at the Cenotaph and a commemoration service at St Mary’s Church

1.30 pm – assemble with exhibition in St Mary’s Church
2.00 pm – procession to the Cenotaph down Church St
2.15 pm – ceremony at Cenotaph – 2-minute silence
2.30 pm – commemoration service at St Mary’s Church

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  1. If you would like to join in the procession please contact Jane Ainsworth for details.

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