On Sunday, 10 November, pupils from Kimbolton School’s Combined Cadet Force (CCF) representing the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force (RAF) sections, participated in the annual Remembrance Parade through Kimbolton village, honouring those who have fallen in service to their country. Joined by members of community service groups and the local scout and guid groups in support of the Royal British Legion, the parade, led by Wing Commander Karen Dunn, Kimbolton’s Contingent Commander in the RAF Air Cadets, was a solemn tribute to the sacrifices of past generations.
The day began with pupils assembling at the school gates, ready to march towards the village memorial. Together with the Royal British Legion, they processed along the High Street to the church, where the community joined in a two-minute silence at 11.00 am, marked by ceremonial wreath laying at the town’s memorial. Each wreath is dedicated by different sectors from our communities for those who have fallen to protect our safety, future and liberties.
After the ceremony and church address, the parade made it’s return to the school, where the cadets gave a salute outside the boys’ boarding house and gathered at the saloon steps. Here, Air Commodore Shea-Simonds addressed the parade, acknowledging the significance of Remembrance Day and expressing gratitude to all who participated.
Reflecting on the event, Wing Commander Karen Dunn shared, “Leading our young people in this act of remembrance is an honour and quite moving as we remember those fallen and our shared histories. Our pupils show tremendous respect for those who served, and it’s a privilege to march alongside them as they carry forward this tradition of reflection and gratitude.”
On Monday, 11 November, both the Prep and Senior Schools held a two minute silence at 11.00 am to honour the fallen, reflecting Kimbolton’s dedication to remembering the sacrifices of past generations and preserving their legacy. Wing Commander Dunn and the Senior Cadet Ethan Bull joined members of the RBL at the memorial to mark two minute silence.
