Remembrance Sunday takes place this weekend and there are several services being held in Herefordshire.
Here are the Herefordshire remembrance services and events taking place this November.
Hereford Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service
Location: St Peter’s Square, Hereford
Hereford’s main remembrance event will take place on Sunday, November 8.
Veterans, serving personnel, cadet forces, civic leaders and members of the public are expected to gather at the city’s war memorial.
The event will include wreath laying and the traditional two-minute silence.
Solemn Requiem at Hereford Cathedral
Location: Hereford Cathedral
A Solemn Requiem for the Fallen and Act of Remembrance will be held at 10am on November 8.
The service will include music, prayers and reflection to honour members of the armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The cathedral is also illuminating its exterior in red during the remembrance period.
Royal British Legion Field of Remembrance
Location: Lady Arbour, Hereford Cathedral
The Royal British Legion Field of Remembrance will be open from October 31 to November 12.
Visitors can pay their respects, leave tributes and reflect on the sacrifices of servicemen and women from Herefordshire and beyond.
Ceremony of Remembrance at Hereford Cathedral
Location: Hereford Cathedral
A special Ceremony of Remembrance will be held on November 12.
The event will bring together local dignitaries, schoolchildren, police representatives and community groups from across Herefordshire.
It will also feature the “Unknown Tommy” statues, which have become an important symbol of remembrance across West Mercia.
Kingstone Remembrance Service
Location: Kingstone Church
Kingstone Church will host its annual Remembrance Service on November 8.
The service will include the parish’s Roll of Honour and give residents an opportunity to remember local men and women who served in conflicts throughout history.
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Community Remembrance Gatherings Across the County
Location: Towns and villages across Herefordshire
Towns and villages throughout Herefordshire are expected to hold remembrance services, parades and wreath-laying ceremonies during the week leading up to Armistice Day.
These local observances continue the tradition of honouring the county’s military heritage and remembering those who lost their lives in service.
These events will provide communities across Herefordshire with opportunities to remember and pay their respects.
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