Wimborne Minster commemorates Commonwealth Day

Wimborne Minster marked Commonwealth Day with a ceremony at the Town Hall on Monday 10 March at 10am. The event brought together local dignitaries, community leaders, and residents to celebrate the values of unity, diversity, and co-operation shared by the 56 nations of the Commonwealth.

Among those in attendance were the Mayor of Wimborne, Cllr Jeff Hart, town crier Chris Brown, Vikki Slade MP, the Freemen of the Town, and the rector of Wimborne Minster Church, The Rev Canon Andrew Rowland.

The ceremony included the reading of the Commonwealth Affirmation and the raising of the Commonwealth flag, symbolising the town’s connection to the wider global community. The town crier, Chris Brown, delivered a proclamation to mark the occasion.

The mayor said: “This day is an opportunity to reflect on the shared values of democracy, peace, and sustainable development that bind the Commonwealth nations together. We are proud to stand as part of this international family and reaffirm our commitment to working together for a better future.”

The event concluded with a moment of reflection on the Commonwealth’s theme for the year.