There will be a two-minute silence at 11am. It will be at the war memorial outside Maidenhead Town Hall, and starts from 10.55am. On Remembrance Day (Thursday), the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council will be holding a short Act of Remembrance. This will include the laying of wreaths and a two-minute silence at 11am.īoth two minute silences on Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday will be streamed live on the council's Facebook page for those who are not able to attend. The march will be led by The Waterloo Band and Bugles of the 7 Rifles.įrom 10.15am, it will make its way to Forbury Gardens, and a ceremony will be held at the Forbury War Memorial. Reading will then hold a parade which will leave Reading Minster at 10.15am as a march is set to take place through the town centre. The Remembrance service will see readings from Mayor of Reading Councillor David Stevens, Major Robert Whittle, OC C (Berkshire) Company, 7th Battalion, The RIFLES, and Lord Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire Mr James Puxley. On Remembrance Sunday, there will be a service at Reading Minster at 9.30am that members of the public are invited to attend. It will be led by Reading Mayor Councillor David Stevens, and the public is invited to attend. On Armistice Day (Thursday, November 11), there will be a two-minute silence at Forbury Gardens war memorial at 11am. You can let us know how you are remembering the fallen this year in the comments, on Facebook, or tweet us at Reading Please email if you have a Remembrance Service you would like featured in our listings. Some areas are set to see marches through the town, while others will participate in a wreath-laying ceremony to pay tribute to the men and women who died while in service. READ MORE: Reading soldier Fred Potts' amazing bravery during WWIĪ number of boroughs in Berkshire have organised parades or services in memory of those who fought for their country. This year, Remembrance Day falls on Thursday, November 11, while Remembrance Sunday is on November 14. While parades and services were cancelled, some areas planned online services to follow at home. ![]() ![]() Last year, many had to mark the day at home as England entered a lockdown in November. Thousands of people are set to fall silent to remember those who lost their lives fighting for their country.
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