Timsbury, St Mary’s Church – 11:00am: Laying of wreaths followed by Remembrance Sunday Service.Shoscombe, St Julian’s Church – 11.15am: Remembrance Sunday Service.Followed by a procession from Chelwood Rd to Broadway to Stratton Rd and to Norman Rd. Saltford War memorial – 10:00am – Saltford Scout and Guides Remembrance Service.Radstock - 2:00pm: Remembrance Sunday Service at the War Memorial.Publow, All Saints Church – 9.30am: Holy Communion.Pensford War Memorial – 11.00am: Parade.Peasedown St John, St John’s Parish Church – 10.45am: Remembrance Sunday Service.2:45pm: Remembrance Sunday Service at War Memorial Paulton – 2.35pm: Remembrance Parade in the centre.11.00am, two-minute silence at the War Memorial followed by parade to St Johns’ Church for Remembrance Sunday Service. Midsomer Norton – 10.40am: parade from West Clewes Recreation Ground.Keynsham Royal British Legion Parade - 9:30am: service at St John’s Church followed by a parade along the High St to Memorial Park for a two-minute silence and wreath laying.Writhlington – 10:00am: Midsomer Norton and Radstock British Legion Dressing of the Graves.Radstock, St Nicholas Church – 11.00am: Midsomer Norton and Radstock British Legion Dressing of the Graves.Paulton Cemetery – 11.00am: Dressing of the Graves.Clandown – 12:00pm: Midsomer Norton and Radstock British Legion Dressing of the Graves.Weston & Newbridge – 11:00am: wreath laying ceremony.Ĭeremonies and Services in North East Somerset.St Bartholomew’s Church – 11:00am: wreath laying ceremony.2.30pm: From the Guildhall, parade from Milsom St to Abbey Churchyard before a service at Bath Abbey at 3:00pm. Bath Royal British Legion Remembrance Parade – 11.00am: wreath laying at Royal Victoria Park War Memorial.Twerton – 11.00am: wreath laying ceremony at the War Memorial.Royal Victoria Park – 11:00am: service at the War Memorial.11:00am: Bath United Services Association’s wreath laying ceremony. Combe Down, Holy Trinity Church – 10.00am: service.Abbey Churchyard, Bath – 11.00am: two-minute silence.Refreshments will be served in the Top Chapel after the service. Includes a two-minute silence at 11.00am. Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Bereavement Services Remembrance Day Service, Haycombe Cemetery - 10.45am: at the grassed area between the Cross of Sacrifice and the Blitz graves.Abbey Churchyard, Bath – 2:00pm – Dedication of the Field of Remembrance, which will brought into the churchyard until November 17 to remember fallen servicemen and women.Councillor McGall will also lay a wreath at the Timsbury Remembrance Sunday Service on November 13. The event is organised by the Veterans Charity and Great Western Railway and symbolises the long journey made by soldiers on their way to war. It will be a time for us all to reflect and show our respect.”Ĭouncillor McGall and Councillor Kevin Guy, council Leader, will both lay wreaths on the Poppies to Paddington train on November 11. It’s important that on Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday this year, as every year, we show our continuing gratitude to those who fought valiantly to serve others. The first wreath is laid by the Royal Family, followed by politicians and guests from other nations, and heads of the different branches of the Armed Forces.People wishing to pay their respects are being reminded about events taking place across Bath and North East Somerset to commemorate Remembrance Day on November 11 and Remembrance Sunday on November 13.Ĭouncillor Shaun Stephenson-McGall, Chair of Bath & North East Somerset Council, said: “W e will never forget the sacrifice of those who gave their lives for our rights and our freedoms. A similar service is repeated up and down the country, as well as in churches and at war memorials around the world.įollowing the two minute silence wreaths of poppies are laid at the foot of the Cenotaph. To mark the end of the silence, another single gun is fired and trumpeters play the Last Post. It's also broadcast across the country for people to watch at home.Īs Big Ben strikes 11am, a single gun is fired on Horse Guards Parade and a two minute silence begins. They gather in Whitehall on Remembrance Sunday, which is the second Sunday in November (or the closest Sunday to 11 November). The Act of Remembrance was developed into what we know it as today.Įach year there's a service at the Cenotaph attended by the Royal Family, politicians, military representatives, veterans and members of the public. He announced that he wanted 11 November 1921 to be known as Remembrance Day – today we commemorate Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day. In 1921, Earl Haig, Commander-in-Chief of the Army during the First World War and founder of the Royal British Legion, adopted the poppy as a symbol of Remembrance. Since the Royal British Legion was formed in 1921, they have been the champions of Remembrance.

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