On 11 November 2018, the nation will pay tribute to those that served during the First World War. The Armistice was originally signed on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month at Compiegne in France, 1918.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice, and will recognise the significance of the end of the First World War, and the sacrifice made by so many men and women during the war.
ALLINGTON
Allington Community Choir will be singing songs and doing reading from World War 1 and 2 on Friday 9th November between 3.00 and 3.45pm in appreciation of those who served during these conflicts in whatever capacity. It will be held in Allington Village Hall, admission free. Please come along and support them, we will be collecting for the Royal British Legion. More info….
BELTON
Remember those who served at Belton Park Camp as we commemorate the end of the First World War.
Free admission.
During the evening, The Last Post will sound the start of a two-minute silence before a descendant of one of Belton’s gardeners killed in 1918 lights the beacon.
The café will be serving hot pulled pork sandwiches and other light refreshments.
Belton House is very grateful for the support of the many different members of the community in creating this special evening of commemoration.
Gates will open at 18:15 and more information about the event can be found at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/belton-house
BINGHAM
Beacons will be lit across the UK in commemoration of the end of WWI and to symbolise the ‘light of hope’ that emerged from the darkness of war. This is a commemoration inspired by a comment made on 3rd August 1914 by Britain’s Foreign Minister, Sir Edward Grey. He was looking out of his office window at dusk as gas lights were being lit along London’s Mall when he remarked to a friend, “The lamps are going out all over Europe; we shall not see them lit again in our lifetime.”
BOTTESFORD
A full day’s remembrance commencing at 6am from Bottesford Old School
0600 ‘Sleep in Peace’ – a dawn lament – Pipe Major Billy James, Procession from Bottesford Old School to Bottesford Village Green, Grantham Road
1000 ‘Ringing for Rememberance – muffled bells’, Bottesford Tower
1030 Rememberance Service, St Mary’s Church
1100 ‘Acts of Homage’ and ‘2 minutes silence’, St Mary’s Church
1200 ‘Celebrating Peace’ – chiming the Old School Bell, Beavers, Cubs & Scouts
1200 ‘Ringing for Peace’ – open bells – Bottesford Tower
1230 ‘Cry for Peace’ by the Guides & Scouts and Parish Rememberance, Bottesford Peace Memorial, The Sensory Garden, Grantham Road
1745 ‘Celebrating Peace’ chiming the old School Bell, Rainbows, Brownies & Guides
1810 ‘Lantern Peace Procession’ to the Parish Beacon led by Guides & Scouts. Members of the public please assemble in Church St, beside th Red Lion, at 6pm. All children under 12 to be accompanied by an adult. Please bring a lantern or torch and wear visible clothing. The route will be marshalled.
1855 ‘The Last Post’ played by Ian Holdsworth, Bottesford Beacon
1900 ‘Beacons of Light’ lighting the Bottesford Beacon
1905 ‘Ringing for Peace’ Bottesford Tower
1905 ‘A Cry for Peace Around the World’ Vic Martin, Parish Crier
LINCOLN
Lincoln will host a special remembrance service on Armistice Day this weekend as members of all three armed forces march through the city centre. More info….
Some 90 military personnel from the Army, Navy and RAF will take part in one of the country’s most poignant celebrations on Saturday, November 10 with this year commemorating the centenary of the end of World War One.
It is believed to be the only event of its kind taking place over Remembrance Weekend according to the City of Lincoln Council.
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
From 10.30am troops from the three forces will march from St Martin’s Square past the city’s Guildhall, down the High Street, before stopping for a wreath-laying service at the War Memorial.
After the service, the troops will continue southward towards the Cornhill area of the city. Finally, the parade will be dismissed in City Square, marking the end of the event.
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Civi and International Partnerships Manager at City of Lincoln Council, Kate Fenn, said: “We are honoured to be hosting such a prestigious ceremony for the city of Lincoln.
“It is a very rare occasion for all three armed forces to parade together in public, so we are expecting lots of visitors to come to Lincoln to enjoy it.
“We have troops parading from the Royal Navy, RAF Waddington, RAF Scampton and the Royal Anglian Regiment.
“The city has a proud military past and will be the perfect setting for such a special ceremony.”
The Lincoln Armistice Service is an annual event organised by City of Lincoln Council with the help of the Royal British Legion. More info…..
MELTON MOWBRAY
Timings for the parade and service are:
10:00 Parade forms up at Chapel Street car park
10:20 Parade marches off
10:40 Parade ETA at St Mary’s Church
10:50 Start of Remembrance Service
11:40 Parade reforms in Burton Street
11:50 Wreath laying at the War Memorial
17:20 Mayor and Civic dignitaries to arrive at St Mary’s Parish Church
17:30 Performance of “The Armed Man – A Mass for Peace”
18:05 Refreshments
18:35 Short service of commermoration – Play Close
18:44 Names of those killed in action read out – Play Close
18:54 mayor to read “Tribute to the Millions” – Play Close
18:57 Last Post – Play Close
19:00 Lighting of the Beacon – Play Close
19:05 Battler’s Over – Ringing out for Peace – the bells of St Marys Church More info….
NEWARK
Sunday 11 November 2018
The remembrance parade will travel from London Road car park to the war memorial gardens. An outdoor service will be held in the gardens prior to the main service in the Parish Church at 11.15am.
Newark Town Band will play during the service and accompany the parade as it marches out of church following the service.
NOTTINGHAM
On the eve of the 100th anniversary of the Armistice of 11 November 1918 the Choir of St. Mary’s Church, Nottingham, with the Orchestra of the Restoration mark this historic event with a performance of Verdi’s Requiem on Saturday 10 November 7:30pm. More info….
OAKHAM
Rutland Poppy Project
The Rutland Poppy Project exhibition at Oakham Castle runs until 24th November (restricted access w/c 12th November).
Sun, 11th November
Armistice Day Parade and Service of Remembrance – Oakham
Parade in High Street, Oakham; Service at All Saints Church, Oakham
Royal British Legion
11am Homage
2pm Parade
2.30pm Service
SOUTHWELL
Sunday 11 November 2018
Clergy, Choir and Congregation from Southwell Minster will be joining Royal British Legion members at Southwell Burgage Green War Memorial from 10.30am. All residents are invited to join them for the two minutes silence at 11am and Wreath Laying by representatives from RBL and Southwell Town Council together with other uniformed groups. The parade will then move to the Southwell Minster for the Main Service and afterwards to the War Memorial at the Recreation Ground gates where the RBL will lay a wreath. More info
VICTORIA EMBANKMENT
Sunday 11 November 2018
From 11 am, the War Memorial, Victoria Embankment on Sunday 11 November 2018.
The traditional two minutes silence and wreath laying will take place at 11am. Download the entire event programme here.
From 6.30pm on Sunday 11 November
To conclude a day of national commemorations on Armistice Day, beacons will be lit in cities, towns and villages the length and breadth of the UK and beyond. Nottingham’s beacon will be placed in front of the imposing 1927 war memorial.
This family-friendly event will include sound and lightscapes, poetry and music in a moving tribute to Nottingham and Nottinghamshire’s 14,000 men and women who lost their lives.
The Nottingham beacon will be lit at 7 pm, following which church bells will ring out as they did on this night, 100 years ago.
