West Northamptonshire Council – Public Ceremony – HMD 2025
Activity information
Activity type: Public activity
Organisation name: West Northamptonshire Council
Address:
The Guildhall, St. Giles' Street
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN1 1DE
United Kingdom
The commemoration will take place at the Great Hall in the Guildhall, Northampton, beginning at 1pm. The programme will feature a diverse range of reflections, performances, and tributes, including:
Welcome speeches by WNC’s Chairman Cllr Jo Gilford; Deputy Lieutenant Peter Bason MBE BDS; and WNC’s Leader Cllr Adam Brown.
Contributions from Northamptonshire Police and Fire Service representatives, Father Oliver Coss (Chair of Northampton Inter Faith Forum), and Cllr Sam Rumens alongside Lori Rumens Gale.
Performances and presentations from local school groups, WNC’s Youth Forum, and community leaders.
A two-minute silence and the symbolic blowing of the Shofar by Bruce Greenberg, followed by a flower-laying and candle-lighting ceremony in the Guildhall courtyard.
President of the Jewish Community, Michael Necus, will lead the memorial prayers, offering a moment of solemn reflection.
Residents are encouraged to participate in the national Light the Darkness moment at 8pm by lighting candles and placing them in windows. This symbolic act promotes unity, remembrance, and a stand against prejudice.
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