Berry Hill RFC celebrated remembrance weekend with the unveiling of a World War remembrance bench.
During August 35 members of the club visited a number of the battlefields, cemeteries and memorials from both the 1st and 2nd world wars culminating in taking part in the daily last post ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres, Belgium.
Whilst at the Welsh National Memorial Park near Ypres a particular memorial bench caught the eye of some of the lads and it was suggested that it would be a good idea to install one at Lakers Rd as a tribute to the 5 former Berry Hill rugby players killed during WWI & II.
Adrian Vaughan took the responsibility of sourcing the manufacturer and following the clubs Harvest sale it was decided that the proceeds from the sale should go towards its purchase. He also hand made 100 hand made poppies, signifying 100 years since the end of WW1.
After welcome words from club president Roger Pickett, Reverend Alan Wearmouth blessed the bench and Becky Aston played the last post followed by 2 mins silence.
Following the ceremony Berry Hill RFC played against a Forest of Dean Combination XV.
The club would like to thank Rev Alan Wearmouth, Becky Aston and the players and officials from the FOD Combination for attending and their contribution to a such a fitting tribute.
Photo’s Vicki Brace