Festival of Remembrance

Rutland’s fourth Festival of Remembrance took place at Rutland Hall Hotel last month, organised by Lord-Lieutenant Dr Sarah Furness and her team. The evening included performances and readings by the Cottesmore Wives Military Choir, Oakham School, Uppingham Community College, Casterton College and the Harrington Choir, as well as the Corps of Drums of Leicestershire, Northampton and Rutland Army Cadet Force and Uppingham School Pipe Band. Hosted by Col (Ret) Richard Chesterfield and with a solo performance by Katie Marshall, the evening also featured interviews with Regimental Sergeant Major Jennifer Jacques of the Royal Army Veterinary Corps. Sponsors of the event included Rutland Hall Hotel, Warners Printers of Bourne, MHR Global, Amanet, The Fox Country Pub and Clarke PR & Media. Proceeds were donated to the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal.