Ashley St John Claire of Colne Lodge No.4402, the Armed Forces Champion for the Province of East Lancashire, joined the North West Chapter of the Widows Sons to lay a wreath on behalf of all East Lancashire Freemasons at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.

Approximately 250 riders from across the country participated, delivering wreaths from their respective Provinces in advance of next week’s ceremony.

Ashley accompanied Bill Bruce, Chairman of the NW Chapter of the Widows Sons, along with Martin Morris and Rick Jennings from West Lancashire Freemasons.