READING is set to come together to pay its respects to those who sacrificed their lives to defend Great Britain this weekend.
Remembrance Sunday is set to take place on Sunday, November 10, followed by Armistice Day on Monday, November 11.
On Sunday, members of the public are invited to attend a Remembrance Service which will be held at Reading Minster of St Mary the Virgin from 9.25am.
The service will feature readings from Andrew Try, Lord Lieutenant of The Royal County of Berkshire; The Mayor of Reading, Cllr Glenn Dennis; and Revd. Canon Liz Jackson.
After the service, there will be a procession through the town centre led by The Waterloo Band and Bugles of the 7 Rifles, leaving at around 10.15am towards Forbury Gardens.
At 11am On Armistice Day Cllr Dennis will lead a two-minute silence at Forbury Gardens War Memorial, which residents may also attend.
Mayor of Reading, Cllr Glenn Dennis, said: “It will be an honour to lead this year’s Remembrance ceremonies at the Forbury War Memorial.
“I would encourage as many people as possible to join me on Sunday 10, and Monday 11 November, to honour those who have served and those still serving to protect the freedoms we enjoy today.”
Cllr Liz Terry, Leader of Reading Borough Council, said: “We want to invite all residents to join in this important time of commemoration and reflection, as Reading comes together to mark Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day and salute the bravery and courage of personnel both past and present.
“Those unable to join us in person can follow the live streams on Sunday and Monday from just before 11am on the Council’s Facebook page.”
