Funeral arrangements

Paul will be given a Fire Service funeral on 9 September, at the Minster Church of Saints Thomas, St. Thomas Square, Newport, Isle of Wight.  The funeral service will start promptly at 13:30 hrs.

As a mark of respect, and following a request from his family, the County Hall flag will fly at half mast on this day.

‘Parade up’ / Lining the route

This will run from Newport Fire Station to the church.  Those wishing to take part are asked to be at Newport Fire Station from 12:15 to 12:45.

The rendezvous point for those who wish to park in Newport, will be St. George’s Park, St. George’s Way, Newport  PO30 2QH.  It is a 15 minute walk from here to Newport Fire Station.  For those who do not wish to walk, a shuttle bus service will be provided from the car park from 11:30 hrs.

The dress code is to be confirmed.

Travel and accommodation

Detailed travel and accommodation information can be found by following this link to the Isle of Wight Council website.

If you are travelling from Portsmouth (to Fishbourne), the ferry company is Wightlink.  Wightlink’s telephone number for bookings and further information is 0871 376 1000.

For those travelling from Southampton, the ferry company is Red Funnel.  Red Funnel runs a car ferry from Southampton to East Cowes, and a foot passenger service (the Red Jet) to West Cowes.  The telephone number for bookings and further information is 0844 844 9988.

Those wishing to book a hotel in Newport may wish to contact either Premier Inn or Travelodge.

www.premierinn.com Seaclose, Fairlee Road, Newport  PO30 2DN.  Tel.  0870 197 7144.

www.travelodge.co.uk Lugley Street, Newport  PO30 5HE.  Tel. 0871 984 6348.

If you require any further information about the Island, the telephone number for Tourist Information is 01983 813818.  They also offer an accommodation booking service on 01983 813813.