Nicolson Institute ceremony most appropriate to mark St Valery 80th anniversary
Many Lewismen, including former pupils of The Nicolson Institute, served in regiments which saw action at St Valéry.
There will be a short commemorative ceremony at the Clock Tower outside the Nicolson Institute, Stornoway at 10am on Friday morning, where members of the school’s pipe and brass bands will play.
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Hide AdThe appropriate social distancing will be adhered to, with the musicians being 5m apart, rather than 2m, as guidelines for players of such instruments dictate.
Other members of the school’s bands will mark the anniversary elsewhere on the island.
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