I celebrated Sea Sunday in Fleetwood to remember and celebrate the heritage and culture of our community
‘We remember and celebrate the heritage and culture of our community.”
Fleetwood marked the annual Sea Sunday event with a special service at St Nicholas Church.
Led by Reverend Carolyn Leitch, the congregation heard readings given by the Mayor of Wyre, Councillor Steve Nicholls and Blackpool North adn Fleetwood MP Lorraine Beavers.
Sea Sunday pays tribute to seafarers, fishermen, and all who work at sea was a day for people to come together to thank them for the vital roles they play.
The church servive was followed by the Sea Sunday Remembrance Service and Wreath Laying Ceremony at Fleetwood Lifeboat Station. Reverend George Ayoma conducted the proceedings.
MP Lorraine Beavers said: “Yesterday, I celebrated Sea Sunday. This is a global annual event, that takes place on the second Sunday in July, to pray for seafarers and fishers, and to thank them for the vital role they play.
“I attended the service at St Nicholas Church, Fleetwood, led a reading, and then laid a wreath at the Lifeboat Station.
“It is always a pleasure to be invited to events like this, where we remember and celebrate the heritage and culture of our community.”
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The Mayor of Wyre, Tony Cowell on behalf of RNLI Fleetwood and members of the Blackpool Merchant Navy Association all laid wreaths.
RNLI Fleetwood Chaplain, Canon Father John Hall, gave a blessing to both Fleetwood lifeboats D-Class D-853 'Harbet' and Shannon-class lifeboat 13-14 'Kenneth James Pierpoint'.
An RNLI spokesperson added: “Our sincere thanks to everyone who attended and helped make this year’s Sea Sunday commemorations such a meaningful occasion.”