Melksham will remember the service and sacrifice of the armed forces at the town’s annual Remembrance commemorations.
On Sunday 8th November, a church service will take place at St Michael and All Angels Church in Canon Square, from 10am to 10.45am.
The parade will set off from King Street Car Park at 10.45am, arriving at the War Memorial in Canon Square at 10.55am for the Remembrance service and wreath-laying ceremony.
A two-minute silence will be observed at 11am, followed by a service of readings, prayers and hymns, with wreath-laying.
All ex-service men and women and serving members of HM Forces are welcome to take part in the parade. Participants should contact Parade Commander Flight Lieutenant Darren Gerrish, of 2385 (Melksham) Squadron Air Training Corps, at oc.2385@rafac.mod.gov.uk to confirm their place.
Light refreshments will be served for parade members at Melksham Assembly Hall, Market Place, from 11.45am.
A small service will also take place at the Avon memorial from 9am to 9.30am on Sunday 8th November, followed by an opportunity to lay wreaths.
In addition, on Armistice Day, Wednesday 11th November, a two-minute silence will be observed at 11am at the War Memorial in Canon Square
A further service will be held at the Avon memorial following the main service at the War Memorial.
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