On Sunday November 11, Church Services will be held at St Nicholas’ Church, Flimby, at 10.00am, followed by a wreath laying ceremony, & at St Mary’s Church, Maryport, in the afternoon. The Maryport Service will be preceded by a formal march, commencing in Fleming Square at 2.30pm, & will be followed by a wreath laying ceremony at Maryport Memorial Gardens.
The Council has introduced an annual award scheme in recognition of young Maryport people who have made a worthy contribution to the community. Nominations are being sought through local schools & organisations, & Maryport Schools’ Council is assisting in the operation of the scheme through assessment of nominees for consideration.
The Council has received many positive comments welcoming the new harbourside sculpture. The design of the feature is based around important aspects of Maryport’s development, including: its Roman history; the influence of Humphrey Senhouse; mining; railways; shipbuilding; & other maritime connections including The Titanic & The Bounty.
The Town Council held its annual Best Kept Garden & Container Competition in August. There were some fabulous entries, & the judges had great difficulty in selecting their favourites.
Welcome everyone to this very special event to commemorate the centenary of the award of the Victoria Cross to Sergeant Edward Benn Smith, better known as Ned Smith.
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Town Hall,
Senhouse Street,
Maryport,
Cumbria
CA15 6BH
clerk@maryporttowncouncil.gov.uk
01900 813205