ANZAC Dawn Service, Picton RSA

By Chris Valli

As in past years the Picton Returned Services Association will be holding their well-attended Anzac Dawn service centred at the Cenotaph in the town centre. Spokesperson Leith Brew says Anzac Day is the opportunity to honour all those Servicemen and women who paid the supreme sacrifice with their lives.

“It is also a time to honour all those New Zealanders presently serving overseas in many countries and all of the Armed Forces in general,” Leith says.

“The wonderful attendance and respect shown by the general public in Picton and surrounds has always been heartening to our Club and what it stands for, being over and above a happy social venue.”

Leith says sadly, the Picton RSA in recent times have had to suffer a lot of rumour and innuendo about closing, which has been circulated around the town. He says contrary to those rumours, the Picton R.S.A. continues to provide hospitality through lovely affordable meals and takeaways.

“It’s mainly through the efforts of a dedicated group of volunteers. We are renowned as a friendly welcoming Club and continue to open six days per week from 4pm,” he says.

Organisation for Anzac Day is no exception with planning well in advance, hospitality will again be offered to everyone in their premises at 66 Wellington Street, Picton following the service.

“This too is also a proud tradition that we hold very dearly on what is a very special day of Remembrance throughout New Zealand,” Leith says.

The service commences, 6am April 25.

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Anzac Day, 25 April 2023