Remembrance Sunday 2024 events across Somerset

Remembrance Sunday is this weekend (November 10), where the country will be coming together to remember those who gave their lives in times of war. To mark the solemn occasion, Somerset Live has compiled a list of services and processions throughout the county.

Speaking on the significance of Remembrance Sunday, Chair of Bath and North East Somerset Council Karen Walker said: “Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday are a chance to reflect on the lives lost in the First World War and in every war since then. It is a time for us all to remember those who served and kept us safe so we can enjoy the freedoms we have today.

"They are also an important opportunity for the community to come together in unity and I hope many people will join an event near them.”

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All the following events are taking place on Sunday, November 10.

Bath

There will be a number of services throughout Bath.

• 10am: Service at St John the Baptist Church in Batheaston, shortly followed by an Act of Remembrance at the war memorial in the church yard.

• 11am: Wreath laying ceremony at Royal Victoria Park.

• 11am: Wreath laying ceremony at Weston and Newbridge War Memorial.

• 11am: Wreath laying ceremony at St Bartholomew's Church in the Memorial Garden.

• 1.29pm: Royal British Legion Remembrance Sunday Parade at The Guildhall.

• 2pm: Remembrance Service at Bath Abbey.
  

Bridgwater

The public will meet at War Memorial in Kings Square at 10.50am, followed by a service at St Mary's Church. This will include a wreath-laying ceremony.

Burnham-on-Sea

Burnham-on-Sea will be holding a remembrance parade with the British Legion. Participants will meet at 10.15am at the car park outside B&M, before making a procession through the High Street, Princess Street and Oxford Street.

The procession will finish at War Memorial Hospital in Love Lane where there will be a service.

Clevedon

There will be a service on Clevedon Pier at 10am. Clevedon Pier have asked the public to be aware that a maroon will be fired to signal the beginning and end of the two-minute silence.

There will also be a service at East Clevedon Benefice on All Saints Lane at 11.15am. There will be refreshments after the service.

Crewkerne

There will be a gathering at the War Memorial at St Bartholomew's Church at 10.45am, followed by a two-minute silence at 11am and a wreath-laying ceremony. There will then be a service in the church.

Frome

The parade will be meeting at 10.15am at Drill Hall in Keyford, before marching off at 10.42am. The parade will arrive at Memorial Theatre around 10.30am for a service beginning at 10.55am.

Highbridge

A service will be held at St John’s Church at 3pm. After the service there will be a wreath-laying ceremony at the nearby War Memorial.

Ilminster

There will be a remembrance parade from Frog Lane departing at 2.35pm. At 3pm, there will be a service at The Minster.

Keynsham

There will be a service at 9.30am at St John's Church. There will be a Remembrance Parade at 10.30am from the High Street to Memorial Gates, where a service will begin at 11am.

Midsomer Norton

There will be a procession at 10.40am from West Clewes Recreation Ground. At 11am there will be a wreath laying ceremony at the War Memorial.

Minehead

There will be a number of events throughout the day.

• 10am: Service at St Andrew's Church.

• 10.30am: Drumhead service of Remembrance at Wellington Square.

• Noon: Service at Alcombe War Memorial on Manor Road.

• 3pm: Service at War Memorial on Martlet Road.

Nailsea

A procession will begin at the scout hut on Hannah More Road at 10.20am. You can find a map of the route on Nailsea Town Council's website, but the public have been advised to check the Council's Facebook page in case delays to roadworks mean the route will have to be changed.

Jo Duffy, Clerk of Nailsea Town Council said: "This parade is a very important part of the Nailsea calendar . We are looking forward to the event being extremely well attended and if possible with more people than in 2023.

"To help us organise the event safely we recommend that that members of the public stand on the pavement along the route and keep the area immediately around the War Memorial clear to allow the parade to gather. Thank you, your help in this matter will be very much appreciated and will ensure the event is safe for all.”

Radstock

There will be a service at Radstock War Memorial at 2pm.

Taunton

A service will be held at Taunton Minster at 9.30am. There will then be a procession through the town centre, ending with a wreath-laying ceremony at at the War Memorial in Vivary Park.

Wells

There will be a service at Wells Cathedral beginning at 10.3am, with an Act of Remembrance at 11am. At 3pm, there will be a performance from the Cathedral Choir and Wells Cathedral School Chamber Choir of Fauré Requiem, with donations from the public going to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and Wells Cathedral.

Weston-Super-Mare

A Remembrance procession will begin on the High Street at 10.25am. The procession will include servicemen and women, veterans, cadet, and a band.

At Grove Park, there will be a service with hymns and the national anthem being played. Two-minutes silence will be observed at 11am.

Yeovil

There will be an Act of Remembrance and parade at Yeovil Town War Memorial. There will then be a service at St John’s the Baptist Church and a procession on the Borough and High Street.