Remembering the blitz in Cowes this weekend

The ORP Blyskawica which defenced Cowes and East Cowes during the blitz

Two services will be held in Cowes and East Cowes over the weekend on the anniversary of the air raids on the town in 1942.

Tomorrow (Saturday), at noon, there is a guided East Cowes Blitz Walk from the Heritage Centre, Clarence Road, to Kingston Cemetery, for a short service. Then, at 2pm, there is a wreath-laying ceremony at the Blyskawica/Grom Plaque in King’s Square, by Waitrose.

On Sunday, at 2pm, there is a service of commemoration and wreath-laying at the Bandstand, Cowes Parade, with the Medina Marching Band.