All the Remembrance Sunday & Armistice Day services taking place across Preston, Chorley & South Ribble
Communities across Lancashire are invited to join in on Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day services in the coming days.
Remembrance Sunday this year falls on Sunday, November 8 whilst Armistice Day is, on Wednesday, November 11.
Both commemorative days honour and remember those who served in defence of our country and made the ultimate sacrifice.
Various services held across Peston, Chorley and South Ribble will allow communities to come together to pay their respects and reflect on the extraordinary sacrifices made by our armed forces, both past and present.
The commemorations will bring together veterans, members of the Armed Forces, uniformed youth organisations, civic dignitaries, elected members and community groups, united in marking this important occasion.
Services are always well attended and will take place as follows:
Preston
The public are invited to join the Right Worshipful Mayor of Preston, veterans, Armed Forces and others, in gathering around the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday.
A parade of armed forces members both current and veterans, cadets, dignitaries and others will walk around the city centre, ending at the Flag Market.
At the end of Sunday's service, there will be an opportunity for the public to lay a wreath at the Cenotaph.
Preston’s Remembrance Sunday service is expected to run between 11:00am and 13:00pm.
Armistice Day commemorations then take place at the Flag Market on Wednesday, November 11.
A two minute silence will be held at 11am at the Preston Cenotaph whislt the event is listed as ending at 12:00pm.
South Ribble
Leyland
Organised by South Ribble Borough Council, the Leyland Remembrance Sunday parade will leave the Civic Centre at 10.30am.
The parade will proceed along Lancastergate, through the Tesco car park and towards Leyland Cross before stopping at the Cenotaph for a remembrance service, which will begin at 10.50am.
Following the conclusion of the service at approximately 11.15am, a service will be held at St Andrew's Church before participants return to the Civic Centre.
Lostock Hall
The Lostock Hall parade is organised by the Royal British Legion's Lostock Hall Branch and supported financially and logistically by South Ribble Borough Council.
The parade will set off from Wateringpool Lane at 2.30pm on Sunday, November 8 and make its way to the war memorial at Hope Terrace for wreath laying at 3pm.
The parade will then continue to the Youth Cairn on Brownedge Road for a youth wreath-laying ceremony before concluding at the Royal British Legion on Brownedge Road.
Penwortham
Organised by Penwortham Town Council, a Remembrance Sunday service will take place at St Leonard's Church at 9.15am, followed by a parade to the Penwortham War Memorial where a short service will be held at 10.45am.
Residents are encouraged to attend one of the commemorations, stand along the parade routes and take part in the national act of remembrance.
The parade formation, service proceedings and timings follow guidance agreed nationally by the Royal British Legion. This helps ensure Remembrance Sunday commemorations across the country are conducted in a consistent and dignified manner, reflecting the national service taking place in London.
For anyone unable to attend a service, all three service will be live streamed on South Ribble Borough Council’s Facebook page.
Details on Armistice Day commemorations across South Ribble have not been publicly made available yet.
Chorley
On Sunday, November 8, Chorley will come together for its annual Remembrance Day parade and service.
Chorley Council says that everyone is welcome to line the route and attend the service, with the timings being as follows:
- 10.25am - Parade forms up on Mealhouse Lane
- 10.35am - Parade sets off to the Cenotaph by turning left in to Park Road and left in to Astley Park.
- 10.45am (est.) Service of Remembrance to commence at the Cenotaph
- 11.00am - Two minutes silence followed by laying of wreaths
- 11.15am (est.) - Parade sets off to the Town Hall via Park Road, Union Street, Cleveland Street, High Street and Market Street.
The council also shared some important parking and access information for Remembrance Sunday.
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They took to Facebook to say: “Due to the ongoing Town Hall works, participating uniformed groups will assemble in Farrington Street car park and form up on Mealhouse Lane instead of St Thomas's Square.
“For safety reasons, there will be no vehicle access to:
- Farrington Street
- Farrington Street car park
- Mealhouse Lane
- Back Mount car park
“If you're taking part in the parade or attending the service, please use alternative town centre car parks and allow extra time for your journey.
“Thank you for helping us ensure this important event can take place safely.”
Details on Armistice Day commemorations across Chorley have not been publicly made available yet.