Post by KG on Mar 6, 2012 22:35:38 GMT
RE:
MERCHANT NAVY COMMEMORATION 2012
Due to circumstances completely beyond our control, the Service has been cancelled for Sunday 9th September 2012 and we are hoping to hold it on Sunday 16 September 2012 (information will be advised as soon as possible).
The City of London will not allow the event to take place due to the Paralympic Marathon using Great Tower Street turning at Tower Hill tube station. They are concerned that large crowds are expected with issues from a crowd management control and Trinity Square Gardens will be used for broadcast facilities. In addition there would be major issues with traffic for getting coaches to Tower Hill due to the many road closures in the City and the dedicated Olympic routes to Stratford.
Regards,
Tim Brant National Secretary, MNA
LATEST: With reference to yesterday’s e-mail, we wish to confirm that we have received permission from the City of London for the Parade and Service to be held on Sunday, 16 September 2012.
Tim Brant
KG