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MIDSOMER NORTON LIFE
Commemorate Remembrance Day
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his year will see the return of the Remembrance Day Parade and Service. It will take place on Sunday 14th November, when the town will commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military, along with civilian men and women, in the Two World Wars and later conflicts. Last year, the Parade and Service were not able to go ahead. This was due to the continuing Covid-19 pandemic, government guidelines on mass gatherings, and social distancing in place at the time. Unless there is a late change in the advice from the government, this year will hopefully see the return of the event that we are all used to seeing on the High Street. The Town Council will be working with the Midsomer Norton and Radstock Branch of the Royal British Legion to organise the event. The large poppies purchased from the British Legion for the lamp posts in the High Street will make a return, and we will, of course, be laying a wreath. Please note, the High Street and Church Square will be closed temporarily to vehicles between the times of 10:00 hrs and 12:40hrs. The parade will leave North Road/Radstock Road at approximately 10.40am and march towards the
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War Memorial, where two minutes silence will be observed at 11am. This will be followed by the laying of wreaths. The parade will then make its way to St John’s Church for the service. Upon conclusion of the church service, the parade will then make its way back to the War Memorial. Although the restrictions have been lifted, it is sensible to follow some socially responsible measures. Unless there is a major change in the Covid-19 rules, we would like to ask that all attendees and organisations taking part be prudent and to take any suitable measures they deem necessary. All ages are invited to the Remembrance Day Parade and Service to remember those in our community who have given their lives in conflicts around the world.
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