Bicester Remembrance Parade wreath-laying returns to churchyard

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Bicester Remembrance Parade wreath-laying returns to the churchyard memorial on Sunday, November 8.

Bicester Town Council has approved wreath-laying returning to the churchyard memorial during this year's Remembrance Parade on Sunday, November 8, reversing a 2023 decision that moved wreath-laying to the town centre. Speeches, the bugler and the two-minute silence will remain in Market Square before wreath-layers move to the memorial.

Mayor Paul Wheatley said there was insufficient time to redesign the entire ceremony before this year's event. However, several councillors raised concerns over safety, accessibility and lengthy queues, recalling previous services where around 100 participants waiting outside the church became unwell.

Councillors called for the revised arrangements to be reviewed by the Events Committee before the parade and said plans for future ceremonies should be considered for 2027.

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• Remembrance Parade wreath-laying returns to churchyard memorial after 3 yearsBicester Remembrance Parade wreath-laying returns to the churchyard memorial on Sunday, November 8, while speeches and silence remain in Market Square.Oxfordshire Guardian · 22 Oct, 05:00
• Remembrance Parade wreath-laying returns to churchyard memorial after 3 yearsBicester Remembrance Parade wreath-laying returns to the churchyard memorial on Sunday, November 8, while speeches and silence remain in Market Square.Oxford Mail · 22 Oct, 05:00

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