After launching their annual Poppy Appeal on Saturday morning, members of the Chorley branch of the Royal British Legion were caught casting their eyes over the work on the War Memorial site in Astley Park.
Lindsay Hoyle MP with Claire Wade and Jane Anderson look at the relocated conflict stones.
Chorley Remembers Secretary Steve Williams was there making his almost daily visit to the site and took local British Legion Chairman, Glynn Gaskell and several of his fellow branch members on a tour around.
Just as Steve was leaving, local branch Secretary, Jane Anderson and Poppy Appeal Co-ordinator, Claire Wade arrived, followed not so long after by Chorley Remembers Chairman, Lindsay Hoyle MP.
Commenting on the visits and the feedback, Lindsay Hoyle said: “We are delighted that members of the local British Legion are pleased with the work on the memorial and the site overall.
They, like us, look forward to Remembrance Sunday and to seeing the reaction not only of local people but of the relatives of those commemorated on the memorial.
It will be a proud day for everyone, and for the town of Chorley.”
Last word on the day went to Steve Williams who said: “It is a privilege to be involved in delivering such a project. I really don’t want it to end but must ensure the work is completed well in time for Remembrance Sunday”
With just four of the names panels left to be erected, Project Manager Steve Williams is confident that all work will be completed on schedule by Monday, 5th November.
