LIONS HELP COMMEMORATE COMMONWEALTH DAY

Lion President Norman Stagles joined the Mayor and civic dignitaries at the ‘Flag Raising’ ceremony for Commonwealth Day

This was one of over 650 Commonwealth Flags raised in 38 Commonwealth Countries as part of the ‘Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth’ event.

For the first time in Maritime history, the 11 ships of P&O and Cunard Line will be raising the Commonwealth flag at various locations as they cruise around the world.

In Weymouth the flag raising took place outside the North Quay Council Offices. The Mayor of Weymouth & Portland, Councillor Kate Wheller read a Commonealth Affirmation and a message from HRH Queen Elizabeth.