Weymouth Town Council invites you to its service and parade for Remembrance Sunday
Residents are reminded that this Sunday 10th November is Weymouth Town Council’s service and parade for Remembrance Sunday.
Join the Mayor of Weymouth, Cllr Jon Orrell, his Chaplain Neil Biles, veterans, Councillors – including the Armed Forces Covenant Champion – and members of the Armed Forces for a service of remembrance along Weymouth’s iconic seafront.
The service will be at the Cenotaph on Weymouth Promenade from 10.55am on Remembrance Sunday. Members of the public are invited to come along and remember the service and sacrifice of all those who have and continue to defend our freedoms and protect our way of life.
At 11am, members of the Nothe Fort Garrison will fire the first cannon from the beach, signalling the start of the two-minute silence, followed by a second at 11.02am to mark the end. There will be a wreath laying service at the Cenotaph followed by a parade along the Esplanade to the US Memorial Service where a short wreath laying ceremony will also take place.
Mayor of Weymouth, Cllr Jon Orrell, said: “I will join representatives from our Armed Forces for a service of remembrance at Weymouth Cenotaph on the Esplanade where I will lay a wreath on behalf of the town. The poignant service on Remembrance Sunday is usually very well attended due to Weymouth’s rich military history. Anyone who would like to join us should gather at the Cenotaph in good time for the service at 11am.”
Cllr Joanna Dickenson added: “This will be the first time I will be attending Weymouth’s Remembrance Sunday service as Weymouth Town Council’s Armed Forces Covenant Champion. It is a huge privilege as I have a son serving in the Royal Navy, so this will be an extra special day for me, my family, and so many other families in Weymouth who have or have had their loved ones serve in the Armed Forces.”
Other details you need to know on the day:
Free parking
On the day, there will be free parking in Dorset Council operated car parks including The Swannery, Melcombe Regis and Park Street to support this event.
Parking Prohibition
Between 9pm on Saturday 9th November and approximately 12pm on Sunday 10th November, no parking will be permitted at the following locations which form the service and route of the parade, its assembly and dispersal points.
The Esplanade – both sides between King Street and Lennox Street, parking bays in Astrid Way, the parking area by the Pier Bandstand and the loading bay adjacent Enzo’s Restaurant.
“No Waiting” cones will be placed at these locations on the afternoon of Saturday 9th November, and drivers are advised not to park here.
Traffic Diversions
The Esplanade from William Street to King Street will be closed to traffic from 10am until approximately 12pm.
Further traffic diversions will also be in effect from 12pm until approximately 12.30pm on The Esplanade between King Street and the Kings Statue. Diversion signs will be place.
These measures have been implemented with the safety of all residents, general public and those attending the parade in mind.
Cannon fire noise
People attending the service at Weymouth’s Cenotaph are pre-warned that the cannon fire will be loud!
Visit the events page on the website for updates about this event and to view the order of service sheets.
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