This year Westbury will fall silent on Sunday 11th November as it remembers those who gave their lives for their country in two World Wars, and many worldwide conflicts since.
The Remembrance Service will take place at its usual location in front of the town war memorial outside the library. Many local organisations have been represented in the past, either as part of a marching contingent or by laying a wreath.
The parade will begin at 10.40am, followed by the service, two minutes’ silence and wreath-laying ceremony.
The town is also joining ‘Battle’s Over’, a nationwide day of commemorative events, marking the centenary of the end of the First World War.
Across the nation at exactly 7pm on the 11th day of the 11th month, beacons will be lit to symbolise the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1. Westbury’s beacon will be one of many to be lit across the United Kingdom to signify the light of peace that emerged from the darkness of four long years of war. Members of the public are invited to join Westbury Town Council, the Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire and Baroness Scott (leader of Wiltshire Council) in the short ceremony at the beacon, where they will be invited to lay a sprig of rosemary in memory of the fallen during a reading of the Westbury Roll of Honour.
Members of the public are asked to be in place by the beacon (near the White Horse) 6.30pm at the latest. Please bear in mind the time of year and wear appropriate clothing, suitable footwear and please bring a torch.
Some parking bays in the High Street car park will be closed for Remembrance Service on Sunday morning to allow for the parade to assemble. Alternative car parking is available in Warminster Road car park.
Further details of both events will be in the next edition of the White Horse News. If you have any questions regarding either event please contact Martin Dawson, events coordinator, Westbury Town Council on 01373 822232 or email events@westburytown council.gov.uk
