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Glasgow Times
11-05-2025
- General
- Glasgow Times
Hundreds line Glasgow streets for veterans' parade
The event was held at the Veterans' Monument at Knightswood Cross on Saturday, May 10. There was a short service and act of remembrance to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) This was followed by a parade down Great Western Road to the Lincoln Inn. Images taken by our photographer show members of the Glasgow branch of the Parachute Regimental Association marching. As they passed through the area, they received support from hundreds of onlookers. READ NEXT: Glasgow city council reveals plan to ease misery of hayfever sufferers (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) Elected officials were also in attendance. We previously reported that a special service was held at Glasgow Cathedral to mark VE Day on May 8. Senior military personnel from the Royal Navy, Army, RAF, and reserve units were joined by representatives of the emergency services, veterans organisations, and elected officials. (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) READ NEXT: Members of The Wanted to play gig at Rouken Glen Park Glaswegians were welcome to attend the service, which started at 1pm. Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren previously said: 'Thursday's service in Glasgow Cathedral was a time for us to come together to remember and reflect on the sacrifices made, courage displayed and the resilience of those who put their lives on the line to keep us safe and help build a better world. 'It's a day to rejoice in peace and freedom, sometimes things that we take for granted.' (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns)
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Military veterans march to fund £200,000 statue
Military veterans are lacing up their marching boots to raise £200,000 for a statue outside a city barracks. The 12ft (3.65m) bronze sculpture of a paratrooper will be installed outside Merville Barracks in Colchester if they reach their funding target. Maj Curt Vines, of the Parachute Regimental Association, said veterans taking on a 25-mile (40km) trek on Sunday would help fundraising efforts. "This statue is going to really resonate with a lot of people," he told the BBC, saying it would celebrate 25 years of 16 Air Assault Brigade being based in the city. The brigade is the British Army's global response force. Maj Vines hoped to unveil the statue, which would consist of a 6ft (1.8m) plinth and a soldier of the same height, on 27 June 2026. Veterans will carry backpacks of no less than 25lbs (11kg) during the fundraising march, which kicks off at 08:00 BST and is expected to take eight hours. The route will take them past sites of military significance in Colchester, including Wivenhoe House - home to an SAS base in World War Two. "We really want to expose and further inform the people of Colchester and wider UK about the impact of the garrison and its history," Maj Vines said. "Over the last 25 years, we have had some amazing times but also some real down times as well and lost lots of loved ones. "Once this statue is in place it really will be a fitting memorial and one we hope will resonate with younger people as well." The statue has been designed by sculptor Amy Goodman and will be illuminated at night. Maj Vines said its prominent location near Abbey Field would ensure it was a "beacon" for the community. "Those lights will be spectacular," he added. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Soldiers given AI to help them shoot down drones Armed Forces trial hydrogen charging at bases Monument will harm Roman site say Historic England 16 Air Assault Brigade
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Military veterans march to fund £200,000 statue
Military veterans are lacing up their marching boots to raise £200,000 for a statue outside a city barracks. The 12ft (3.65m) bronze sculpture of a paratrooper will be installed outside Merville Barracks in Colchester if they reach their funding target. Maj Curt Vines, of the Parachute Regimental Association, said veterans taking on a 25-mile (40km) trek on Sunday would help fundraising efforts. "This statue is going to really resonate with a lot of people," he told the BBC, saying it would celebrate 25 years of 16 Air Assault Brigade being based in the city. The brigade is the British Army's global response force. Maj Vines hoped to unveil the statue, which would consist of a 6ft (1.8m) plinth and a soldier of the same height, on 27 June 2026. Veterans will carry backpacks of no less than 25lbs (11kg) during the fundraising march, which kicks off at 08:00 BST and is expected to take eight hours. The route will take them past sites of military significance in Colchester, including Wivenhoe House - home to an SAS base in World War Two. "We really want to expose and further inform the people of Colchester and wider UK about the impact of the garrison and its history," Maj Vines said. "Over the last 25 years, we have had some amazing times but also some real down times as well and lost lots of loved ones. "Once this statue is in place it really will be a fitting memorial and one we hope will resonate with younger people as well." The statue has been designed by sculptor Amy Goodman and will be illuminated at night. Maj Vines said its prominent location near Abbey Field would ensure it was a "beacon" for the community. "Those lights will be spectacular," he added. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Soldiers given AI to help them shoot down drones Armed Forces trial hydrogen charging at bases Monument will harm Roman site say Historic England 16 Air Assault Brigade
BBC News
13-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Colchester military veterans march to fund £200,000 statue
Military veterans are lacing up their marching boots to raise £200,000 for a statue outside a city 12ft (3.65m) bronze sculpture of a paratrooper will be installed outside Merville Barracks in Colchester if they reach their funding Curt Vines, of the Parachute Regimental Association, said veterans taking on a 25-mile (40km) trek on Sunday would help fundraising efforts."This statue is going to really resonate with a lot of people," he told the BBC, saying it would celebrate 25 years of 16 Air Assault Brigade being based in the city. The brigade is the British Army's global response Vines hoped to unveil the statue, which would consist of a 6ft (1.8m) plinth and a soldier of the same height, on 27 June 2026. Veterans will carry backpacks of no less than 25lbs (11kg) during the fundraising march, which kicks off at 08:00 BST and is expected to take eight route will take them past sites of military significance in Colchester, including Wivenhoe House - home to an SAS base in World War Two."We really want to expose and further inform the people of Colchester and wider UK about the impact of the garrison and its history," Maj Vines said."Over the last 25 years, we have had some amazing times but also some real down times as well and lost lots of loved ones."Once this statue is in place it really will be a fitting memorial and one we hope will resonate with younger people as well."The statue has been designed by sculptor Amy Goodman and will be illuminated at Vines said its prominent location near Abbey Field would ensure it was a "beacon" for the community."Those lights will be spectacular," he added. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
