York Rotary at Remembrance Sunday 2026
For the first time in living memory, a wreath was laid on behalf of York Rotary by its President (Jane Albom) as part of the City’s Remembrance Service in the York Memorial Garden on Sunday 8th November. The Wreath comprised 71 poppies, one for each member of York Rotary
She was accompanied in the parade, to and from the Mansion House, by Past President Mary Lumley as her Consort.
In the Golden Wheel History of the Club (1921-1992), the only reference to York Rotary being represented at the City of York’s Remembrance Services and Parades was in 1932. Bearing in mind the care which Cy Read took in preparing that history, by combing through the Club’s Minutes and the local newspapers, it is difficult to believe that he would have failed to mention any other references to such occasions – particularly with his very keen interest and military background.
It would therefore seem likely that 2026 was the first time the Club had been represented at York’s Remembrance Service for 94 years!
Graham Wilford
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