Crew of HMS Turbulent sails in to town to sell poppies and march in parade (From Warrington Guardian)

Crew of HMS Turbulent sails in to town to sell poppies and march in parade

OFFICERS and crew of Warrington's adopted submarine sold poppies when they visited Warrington to mark Armistice Day, last week.

Every UK town has links with a submarine or ship and HMS Turbulent was adopted by Warrington in 1984. This year 48-crew members made the journey from Plymouth.

They arrived on November 11 and spent Saturday morning selling poppies in the town centre. They also marched in the Remembrance Sunday parade on November 14 and attended functions throughout the town.

Mayor of Warrington, Clr Ted Lafferty, said: "Their presence at the service reminded people that men and women continue to serve their country and are involved in conflicts all over the world.

"It is important that we think of them as

well as those who have lost their lives in previous conflicts."

Lieutenant Dave Wilkins, of HMS Turbulent, added: "It was a very poignant service which looked back over our history as well as the present day. Today we are serving with people who are in dangerous places and the service brought it home a little bit more."

The submarine officers also presented a cheque for £1,000 to Warrington Sea Cadet Corps, which the crew had fundraised during their time at sea.

Lieutenant Wilkins said: "When we are away for months at a time it's important to keep up a positive atmosphere and fundraising helps with this. We do things like camel races, where the crew make camels out of whatever is at hand."