On Monday 9th March at 9.50am there will be a short ceremony at the War Memorial in Victoria Place, to commemorate Commonwealth Day. A personal message from the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, The Right Honourable Patricia Scotland QC, and a specially written Commonwealth Affirmation, will be read out before raising of the Commonwealth flag.
Brightlingsea is one of many towns across the country taking part in the event, which will see the Commonwealth flag being raised.