WIMBORNE leaders have committed to supporting the armed forces through the signing of a pledge.

On Remembrance Sunday (November 12), after the parade and service in the town, mayor Diann March signed the Armed Forces Covenant.

Signing the document is a commitment by Wimborne Minster Town Council to honour and support the armed forces by building on the council’s reputation as a forces-friendly employer, supporting armed forces charities, and recognising armed forces and Remembrance Day events.

Present for the signing ceremony were the The High Sheriff of Dorset Colin Weston, mayor Diann March, Pete Thrumble from the Royal British Legion, chief of staff at the Defence School of CIS Blandford Lieutenant Colonel Ben Psaila and His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset, Angus Campbell.