BENNETTS Funeral Directors are holding a service in their Kilbirnie chapel on Friday, November 11 to commemorate the Battle of The Somme.
Commencing at 10.30am, this event is open to the public with free transport to and from the location being offered. The service will be conducted by Rev Fiona Ross, of St Columbus in Kilbirnie.
This event is open to the public however the organisers have extended this invitation to the British Legion, Salvation Army and local MSP/M’s.
Representatives from these organisations will be welcomed to remember those who gave their lives by writing a message of remembrance on carefully chosen card and attaching to a red balloon.
When the service concludes, they will invite those who have taken part outside and launch balloons up to the sky.
Afterwards tea/coffee, scones and nibbles will be made available with the best home-made jam in the valley being served.
For more information, call 01294 273939.
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