Join Us for Remembrance Sunday in Weymouth
Weymouth Town Council’s annual service and parade for Remembrance Sunday takes place on Sunday 8th November.
The Mayor of Weymouth, Cllr David Harris will be joined by his Chaplain the Reverand John MacKenzie, veterans, Councillors – including the Armed Forces Covenant Liaison, and members of the Armed Forces to take part in this the poignant act of remembrance at the Weymouth War Memorial on the Promenade.
Members of the public are invited to the service which begins at 10.30am with music performed by the Salvation Army. To signal the start of the two-minute silence, members of the Nothe Fort Garrison will fire the first cannon from the beach at 11am, followed by a second at 11.02am to mark the end. Please note, the noise from the cannon will be loud.
There will be a wreath laying service at the Weymouth War Memorial followed by a parade along the Esplanade to the US Memorial Service where a short wreath laying ceremony will also take place.
Any organisations wishing to lay a wreath at the Weymouth War Memorial at the event, please contact events@weymouthtowncouncil.gov.uk by Thursday 28 October.
Mayor of Weymouth, Cllr David Harris, said: “Weymouth has a proud military heritage, and I am honoured to stand alongside representatives of our Armed Forces at this year’s Remembrance Sunday service. I will lay a wreath at Weymouth War Memorial on behalf of the town, and I warmly invite members of the public to join us as we come together to remember and pay tribute to all our Armed Forces personnel.”
Cllr Joanna Dickenson, Armed Forces Covenant Liaison, added: “It is a great privilege to attend Weymouth’s Remembrance Sunday service as the Town Council’s Armed Forces Covenant Liaison. Standing alongside local families with connections to the Armed Forces is a powerful reminder of our community’s enduring respect and gratitude for all who have served, past and present.”
Other details you need to know on the day:
Free parking
To support the event, Weymouth Town Council successfully applied for free parking in Dorset Council operated car parks in the town centre. Car parks including Cosens Quay, North Quay, Governors Lane, Harbourside, Melcombe Regis, Park Street, Pavilion, Pavilion Forecourt, Royal Yard and the Swannery will be free all day.
Parking Prohibitions
Between 9pm on Saturday 7th November and approximately 12pm on Sunday 8th November, no parking is permitted at the following locations which form the service and route of the parade, it’s assembly and dispersal points.
The Esplanade – both sides between King Street and Lennox Street, parking bays in Astrid Way, the parking area by the Pier Bandstand and the loading bay adjacent to Enzo’s Restaurant.
“No Waiting” cones will be placed at these locations on the afternoon of Saturday 7 November, and drivers are advised to find alternative places to park.
Traffic Diversions
On Sunday 8th November, The Esplanade from William Street to King Street will be closed to traffic from 10am until approximately 12pm.
Further traffic diversions will also be in effect from 12pm until approximately 12.30pm on The Esplanade between King Street and the Kings Statue. Diversion signs will be place.
These measures have been implemented with the safety of all residents and those attending the parade.
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