Inaugral Telford Day

Saturday saw the very first Telford Day, marking the start of the festive activities in the town and the new Borough flag being flown for the first time.

The event coincided with the anniversary of Telford’s official formation on 29 November 1968, drawing crowds to celebrate the date.

One of the day’s highlights was seeing the new Telford Flag flown. Amelia, aged 9, who recently won a school competition to design a flag for the Borough, raised the flag with the help of her Mum, in Southwater Square.

It was a proud day for Amelia and her family who were there for the ceremony which included  speeches from Cllr Angela McClements, Cllr Eileen Callear, the Mayor of Telford and Wrekin and the Telford MP, Shaun Davies.

At nightfall, a lantern parade, which was led by flag competition winner Amelia and joined by crowds of people made its way through the town park.