Concert of Remembrance

Bolton Council host each year a Concert of Remembrance at The Albert Halls - Deputy Mayor of Westhoughton, Councillor Gillian Wroe along with Consort Councillor Alison Jackson attended the event. Councillor Wroe said “Last night I attended the wonderful Remembrance Concert in Bolton with my consort Cllr Alison Jackson. We were representing Westhoughton as guest of the Mayor and Mayoress of Bolton. As we entered the Albert Halls we were greeted by Toby the pony decorated with a purple blanket and poppies. 

The concert, compèred by Cllr John Walsh, included Jean Martyn on the magnificent organ, Kearsley Youth Brass Band, Taylor’s Theatre Academy and College, Phoenix Knights of Harmony and the fantastic Lancashire Artillery (Volunteers) Band. 

The evening culminated in an Act of Remembrance with standards from across Bolton being paraded. Marcus Pollard and Martin Eckersley were the proud standard bearers for Westhoughton.’