The Isle of Wight Council will be represented at a number of services of Remembrance this weekend.
On Armistice Day (Saturday 11th November) a bugler will signal the start of a two-minute silence in St Thomas’s Square, Newport, Newport, at 11am, to remember those who died in conflict.
Remembrance Sunday
The following day, on Remembrance Sunday, a service of remembrance will be held at Newport war memorial in the square.
His Majesty’s representative, Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Susie Sheldon, the Island’s High Sheriff, Dawn Haig-Thomas, and council chair, Councillor Claire Critchison, will be in attendance and laying wreaths along with other dignitaries and representatives.
Processions led by the Royal British Legion
Proceedings will start with processions led by the Royal British Legion parade marshal, Simon Tutton, from Drill Hall Road, Newport, at 10.30am and by the council’s mace bearer from Newport Guildhall to St Thomas’s Square at 10.50am, where the processions will join for prayers before the formal silence.
The wreath-laying ceremony will follow before the remembrance service continues in the square in Newport.
A second parade
There will be a second parade following the service, where HM Lord-Lieutenant will take the salute in Newport High Street.
Council members will also be present and laying wreaths at a number of other services and ceremonies taking place across the Island on Sunday.
News shared by Isle of Wight council press office, in their own words. Ed
