Fairford marks Remembrance Sunday with parade and service

Summarised from Wilts & Glos Standard's report · Updated 5 Nov, 15:09 · Archive

Fairford will hold its Remembrance Sunday parade and service on Sunday, with road closures in the town centre.

Fairford's Remembrance Sunday parade will form outside Hyperion House at 10.30am on Sunday, with a short blessing at 10.32am before stepping off at 10.35am. The parade will make its way to St Mary's Church, where the service begins at 10.50am. The national two-minute silence will be observed at 11am, followed by the parade moving to the War Memorial for wreath-laying at about 11.40am, before dispersing at approximately 11.55am.

Local organisations, including 1st Fairford Scouts, are expected to take part alongside veterans, civic representatives and members of the community. St Mary's Church is being decorated with crocheted poppies for the occasion. Temporary road closures will be in place in and around the town centre from 10.30am until around noon. Residents and visitors are advised to allow extra time for journeys and check Fairford Town Council's official parade plan for the latest access information.

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• Fairford Remembrance Sunday parade times and road closuresWEEKLY column by Molly FryWilts & Glos Standard · 5 Nov, 05:02

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