This in from the council, in their own words. Ed
In Newport, a service of remembrance will be held in Newport Minster on Sunday 9 November following the two minute silence at 11am. Her Majesty’s representative, Lord-Lieutenant Major General Martin White, and council chairman, Councillor Ian Ward will be in attendance and laying wreaths along with other dignitaries and representatives.
Proceedings will start with processions led by the Royal British Legion from Drill Hall Road and by the Isle of Wight Council’s mace bearer from Newport Guildhall to Sts Thomas’ Square at 10.50am, where the processions will join for prayers before the formal silence.
The wreath laying ceremony will follow, before the service of remembrance in Newport Minster.
Council members will also be present and laying wreaths at a number of other services and ceremonies taking place across the Island on Sunday.
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