Members of the Royal Yorkshire Regiment have presented a commemorative silver salver to the Mayor of Barnsley to mark the 20th anniversary of the regiment’s formation.
The presentation took place at Barnsley Town Hall, with the silver salver intended as a lasting symbol of friendship and gratitude between the regiment and the borough. The Leader of Barnsley Council, Cllr William Brown, and Cllr Terry Durkin, both military veterans, also attended.
The Royal Yorkshire Regiment traces its roots through a proud line of Yorkshire infantry regiments, and was formally awarded the Freedom of the Borough in 2008. Soldiers from Barnsley and across Yorkshire have served with distinction over many years, helping create strong ties between the regiment and the communities it represents.
The civic presentation provided an opportunity to celebrate the regiment’s contribution to local and national life and reflect on its ongoing honoured status within the borough.
A proud connection
The Mayor of Barnsley, Cllr Liam Hardcastle, said: “It is an honour to receive this silver salver on behalf of the people of Barnsley. This presentation gives us a chance to mark an important anniversary, thank the regiment for its continued service and recognise the proud connection it has with our borough. We are grateful for the friendship between Barnsley and the Royal Yorkshire Regiment and pleased to celebrate this milestone together.”
Colonel Nigel Rhodes, Regimental Secretary for the Royal Yorkshire Regiment, said: “As the Royal Yorkshire Regiment celebrates the 20th anniversary of its formation, civic presentations like this carry exceptional significance.
“Presenting this silver salver is a wonderful opportunity to mark two decades of service and reinforce our close connection with Barnsley. Ceremonies like this allow us to cement these vital relationships with the local communities that support us, as we proudly serve the great county of Yorkshire.”
