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Festival of Remembrance to be held at Rochdale Town Hall

Military bands will be playing at the Festival of Remembrance

A Festival of Remembrance will be held at Rochdale Town Hall on Friday 16 October to honour members of the Armed Forces community.

The event is being organised by Rochdale Borough Council with the local veterans’ community.

The evening will recognise the service and sacrifice of past and present Armed Forces personnel.

It will include music from military bands, an act of remembrance and historic war stories.

Guests are expected to include the Mayor of Rochdale, MPs, councillors and representatives from the Armed Forces.

Any money raised will go to the Mayor of Rochdale’s charities for 2026 and 2027.

They are Rochdale Veterans Breakfast Club, Rochdale Women’s Welfare Association, SANDS, Springhill Hospice and The Christie.

Mayor of Rochdale Councillor Faisal Rana said: “This will be a special evening as the Armed Forces community unites to pay its respect to the brave women and men for their service and sacrifice. It is sure to be a moving and memorable night in the stunning setting of the Great Hall at Rochdale Town Hall.

“We last held a Festival of Remembrance in 2019, so this will be a poignant occasion as we bring together the Armed Forces family under one roof. As a veteran, I understand the importance of recognising the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces, as well as the council’s ongoing support for our military personnel.”

Tickets cost £15 and include a pie and pea supper.

They can be purchased through the Your Trust Rochdale website.

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