This Anzac Day, we will remember them

This Anzac Day, 25 April, the Lockyer Valley will pause to commemorate the men and women who have served and fought for our country, as well as those currently in active service.

April 25, 2022 marks the 107th anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War and Lockyer Valley Mayor, Cr Tanya Milligan is encouraging community members to attend one of the many services to be held across the region.

“Anzac Day is a meaningful day for all Australians, and we are encouraging residents to show their respect and attend one of the many marches or services held around the Lockyer Valley.

“It is important we come together to pay our respects to those who gave their lives in conflicts around the world, as well as those men and women who are currently in active service.

“Anzac Day has become one of the most important days on our calendar.

“The Lockyer Valley should be proud of how we have marked Anzac Day in the past, with both marches and services so well attended across the region and we certainly hope to see that emulated again this year,” Mayor Milligan said.

This year, Auslan interpreters will be on hand at both Gatton and Laidley mid-morning services.

The following services will be held across the region on Anzac Day:

Forest Hill

Assembly for the Forest Hill Anzac Day March will be 9am on the corner of Church and Victoria Street, leading to Memorial Park for a 9.15am start to the service. All current and ex-service men and women, as well as people representing ex-service personnel, schools, sporting and community clubs are invited to participate. It is preferred uniforms are worn. For more information contact Laidley RSL on 0428 198 333.

Gatton

Dawn service – 4.20am for a 4.28am start at Anzac Memorial Park, Littleton Park.

March and service – The March will form up outside the Council office in North Street, Gatton at 10am for a 10.30am start. The March will lead to the Boer War Memorial then to Littleton Park for the service.

All current and ex-service men and women, people representing ex-service personnel, schools, and sporting and community groups are invited to participate in Anzac Day Marches. It is preferred that uniforms are worn.

For more information contact the Gatton RSL on 0458 888 136.

Grantham/Ma Ma Creek

The service will begin at 7.30pm at the Ma Ma Creek Community Hall, Ma Ma Creek, followed by a light supper. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information contact Narelle Peach on 0499 508 528.

Hatton Vale

The Anzac Day service, wreath laying and ceremony will be held at 7.30am at the Hatton Vale Memorial, cnr Australia II Drive and Thallon Road. For more information contact Laidley RSL on 0405 247 270.

Helidon

Assembly for the Anzac Day March and service is at Helidon Railyard at 12.15pm for a 12.30pm start to the service, wreath laying and ceremony. All community groups and schools are invited to participate. Following the ceremony, the community is invited to the Helidon RSL and Community Centre for a luncheon and refreshments. For more information contact the Helidon RSL on 0417 718 226.

Laidley

Dawn service – 4.20am for a 4.28am start at Anzac Memorial Park, Patrick Street, Laidley.

March and Service – March assembly will be outside the Anglican Church, Ambrose Street from 10.20am for a 10.40am start.

All current and ex-service men and women, as well as people representing ex-service personnel, schools, sporting and community clubs are invited to participate in the Anzac Day March and service. It is preferred uniforms are worn. For more information contact Laidley RSL on 0497 087 383.

Murphys Creek

The Anzac Day service will be held at the Murphys Creek Grounds at 10am followed by light refreshments. For more information contact Bob Mann on 0418 457 411.

Withcott

Meet at 7.45am at the Withcott Memorial, Meadows Road, Withcott for an 8am start for the Anzac Day service, wreath laying and ceremony. Following the ceremony, the community is invited to the Withcott Hotel for refreshments. For more information contact John Bennett on 0458 410 711.