Servicemen and women who’ve lost their lives in conflict will be remembered in a special event at intu Metrocentre this weekend…

Young cadets from the police and ATC (Air Training Corps) will lead a parade through the centre from Town Square to Exhibition Square at 2.40pm on Sunday November 8th.

This will be followed at 3pm by a special remembrance service, led by intu Metrocentre Chaplain, Lyn Jamieson, paying tribute to those injured and killed in action, as well as the friends and family who have been affected since World War 1.

The Salvation Army, Newcastle City Temple Band and The Ad Murum Singers from Heddon-on-the-Wall, will also be performing between 2.25pm and 2.45pm. 

Helen Atkinson, marketing manager at intu Metrocentre, said: “Lyn Jamieson’s Remembrance Day services are always very moving.  We’re honoured to have the police and ATC cadets helping us this year and hope to pay a fitting tribute to all the civilian and armed forces personnel who have lost their lives serving our country in conflicts past and present.”

A separate two minute silence will be observed at intu Metrocentre at 11am on Wednesday November 11th, where visitors can take a moment of silent reflection at the venue’s special Poppy Chandelier.

Lyn said, “The commitment and sacrifice made by so many, on behalf of us all, must never be forgotten. It is extremely important that we continue to observe Remembrance Sunday.”

Members of the press are invited to attend intu Metrocentre at 2.40pm on Sunday November 8th, to capture the cadets’ parade and the remembrance service, led by Chaplain Lyn Jamieson.  

They are also invited to return at 11am on Wednesday November 11th for a two minute silence at the centre’s Poppy Chandelier. To confirm your attendance please contact Sorted PR on 0191 265 6111.