10th November 2023:
Remembrance Sunday
The Buxton Remembrance Parade took place at the War Memorial on the slopes, on Sunday 10th November. The Friends of Oignies were represented by the Associations newly appointed Chair, Helen Bloomfield.
Helen placed a wreath of poppies on behalf of the Association, at the foot of the Memorial.
The Buxton Oignies Twinning came about as a direct result of links between the two towns which were forged in 1940, during the darkest days of World War II.
You can read more about the history of the Twinning and the tragic events that took place in Oignies on the about us page here.
"Remembering the fallen...
On behalf of The Friends of Oignies and Les Amis de Buxton
Twinning Associations. We will remember them.
Le Jour de l'Armistice à Oignies
The people of Oignies held their annual Armistice Parade on Armestice day, the 11th of November, with a parade through the town, pictured here.
