Grangemouth ceremony to mark Armed Forces Day 2020

Provost Billy Buchanan addressed a small service to mark Armed Forces Day at the Royal British Legion Grangemouth on Saturday.

He said: “I am delighted that, despite the restrictions, the Grangemouth British Legion is ensuring they will honour the brave men and women who have served and are serving their country.”

Council leader Cecil Meiklejohn and local councillor David Balfour also attended. Councillor Balfour said: “It was low-key because of Covid but it was good that it still went ahead – it was very though-provoking.”

Another Grangemouth councillor, Robert Spears, was on duty as a member of the British Legion.

Provost Buchanan presented the Legion with a flag to mark the occasion, while three charities were presented with cheques for £500 each. Erskine, SSAFA and Combat Stress received donations, while other local charites will benefit when the final total is known.

Provost Buchanan also announced that this year’s Festival of Remembrance has been cancelled due to Covid-19.