Commemorative service in memory of the Queen to be held in Worksop church

Members of the public are being invited to a commemorative service for Queen Elizabeth II, which will be held at the The Priory Church of Our Lady and St Cuthbert, on Priorswell Road, Worksop, on Sunday, September 18.

The service will take place at 6pm and will be led by Canon Nicolas Spicer.

Guests are requested to be seated by 5.45pm for the service which will celebrate the life of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the eve of her state funeral at Westminster Abbey, in London, on September 19.

The readings will be given by Nottinghamshire Deputy Lieutenant Peter Emerson and Councillor Madelaine Richardson, chair of Bassetlaw District Council.

Canon Spicer said: “Over the past few days the churches of Worksop have opened their doors for people to visit, to sign condolence books, light candles, talk or simply sit, as we mourn, and come to terms with, the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

“The service of reflection, at 6pm in Priory Church, is an opportunity for people of any faith or none in the town, to come together with our elected representatives on the eve of the Queen’s funeral.

“News of any death can stir up inside of us all sorts of emotions and memories of the past, even more so the death of such an influential figure in our lives, and that of our town and nations, so it is helpful for our mental health to share together at this time.”

There will be limited parking available at the church, but parking is available in the public car park on Priorswell Road.