Both my husband and I are lucky enough to have jobs that enable us to learn a lot about our local region - it's history, culture and diversity.
Sometimes this allows us to experience very moving opportunities that we may otherwise never have had.
One of these came at the weekend when we were guests at the one-year anniversary of the unveiling of a powerful statue.
The Lions of the Great War statue honours the sacrifices made by South Asian service personnel of all faiths from the Indian subcontinent who fought for Britain in the First World War and subsequent conflicts.
It was created by a local sculptor and funded by members of a local Gurdwara who wanted to remember the men who gave their lives for a country that wasn't their own.
The remembrance service which formed part of the event was extremely moving - giving voice to a community whose part in history had previously not been visible to the wider public.
As a family, we were made to feel extremely welcome, enjoying lunch in the Gurdwara and receiving thanks for the part my hubby played in getting the statue into the public eye.
It was a wonderful event - and the sacrifices of a community we don't often hear about are truly something to reflect upon as we head towards Remembrance Sunday.
:: All together now by The Farm
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