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Workers Memorial Day Ceremony 26 April
You are invited to the Workers Memorial Day Ceremony on Friday 26th April 12pm at the Assembly Hall, Waltham Forest Town Hall Grounds. The Mayor will be laying a wreath.
Please wear something purple in respect for those lives lost at work.
Theme for the day is: “dangerous substances – get them out of the workplace”.
Hope to see you all there
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