READING is set to come together to mark Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day this week.
Reading Borough Council has announced the details of two events which are set to take place for residents to pay their respects to service personnel who served the UK.
Members of the public are invited to attend the Remembrance Service which begins at 9.25am at Reading Minster of St Mary the Virgin.
There will be readings from Mr Andrew Try, Lord Lieutenant of The Royal County of Berkshire; The Mayor of Reading, Cllr Alice Mpofu-Coles; and The Bishop of Reading, Rt Revd Mary Gregory.
Following the church service, a march through the town centre will be led by The Waterloo Band and Bugles of the 7 Rifles, leaving Reading Minster at around 10.25am before making its way down to the Forbury Gardens.
Members of the public are welcome to join the march.
A Remembrance Ceremony at Forbury War Memorial follows, which will see the laying of poppy wreaths and the observation of a two-minute silence.
The event will also welcome Ukrainian choir Kryla for a performance.
Mayor cllr Alice Mpofu-Coles will lead a two-minute silence at Forbury Gardens War Memorial from 11am on Tuesday, November 11, Armistice Day.
Mayor of Reading, Cllr Alice Mpofu-Coles, said: “The sacrifices made by both men and women to defend and uphold the values of this country never will be forgotten.
“The two events at Forbury Gardens are always poignant and I would encourage as many people as possible to join me on Sunday November 9, and Tuesday, November 11, 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: “Reading’s two Remembrance events are always an important time of commemoration and reflection in the town, as we come together to mark Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day and salute the bravery and courage of personnel both past and present.”
