Across Nottingham city and county, plans are being finalised for this year's Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday. The dates for your diary are Armistice Day, Friday, November 11, and Remembrance Sunday, Sunday, November 13.
Armistice Day marks the day and time that First World War guns fell silent - 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month. Remembrance Sunday is held on the second Sunday in November in the United Kingdom, with 11am marked with a period of silence to commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts.
The traditional poppy is worn to show respect and remembrance. This is usually worn from the last Friday in October until the end of Remembrance Day. In more recent years, some social media users have also added an image of a poppy to their social media pages.
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As usual, parades and services will be taking place around Nottingham and the county to mark the events. On the steps of the Council House on Friday, November 11, a short Service of Remembrance will be held starting at 10.50, while on Sunday, at Nottingham's war memorial on Victoria Embankment, a traditional Remembrance Sunday parade and service will take place. There will be no service in Old Market Square on Sunday, November 13, 2022.
Throughout the city and county various events will also be taking place. Here's a round up of all the events in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire so far.
Armistice Day - Friday, November 11
Nottingham city centre
The steps of the Council House with be the location for a short Service of Remembrance. The service starts at 10.50am and will incorporate the two minute silence at 11am. The Lord Mayor, Councillor Wendy Smith, and Sheriff of Nottingham Councillor Nicola Heaton, will be joined by the Lord Mayor’s Chaplain, Rev Peter Shaw, and Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, Tom Huggon, while the Deputy Leader of Nottingham City Council Councillor, Adele Williams, and Corporate Director for Growth and City Development, Sajeeda Rose, will be taking part in the short service. Anyone is welcome to attend the event.
Remembrance Sunday - Sunday, November 13
Victoria Embankment, Nottingham
The occasion will begin with the traditional parade of Armed Forces personnel, cadets and veterans, followed by a traditional Remembrance Service at Nottingham's war memorial on Victoria Embankment. The ceremony will begin at 10.45am and include the two-minute silence and wreath laying. The Nottinghamshire Band of The Royal Engineers (volunteers), accompanied by the Nottingham Hospitals’ Choir will provide music for the service.
Under the instruction of the Regimental Sergeant Major, wreaths will be laid by the Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire Sir John Peace, Lord Mayor of Nottingham Cllr Wendy Smith and Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council Cllr Roger Jackson, as well as representatives from other authorities, military and faith communities.
A large screen will be placed on Victoria Embankment for the public to be able to watch the ceremony.
Lord Mayor of Nottingham,Cllr Wendy Smith, said: “It is important for Nottingham that we have the opportunity to remember those who sacrificed their lives in conflict and to pay our respects to them. We look forward to the public joining us to commemorate this important day and to take part as we gather for the annual Service of Remembrance at the Victoria Embankment this year.”
City centre
There will be no activity in Old Market Square on Sunday, November 13. The traditional Remembrance Service parade will be at Nottingham's war memorial on Victoria Embankment.
Tollerton
Tollerton Remembrance Day Parade will begin from its junction with Medina Drive and head along Tollerton Lane to Cotgrave Lane and Cotgrave Road. The road here will be closed from 9.20am until 11.30 am to allow for the parade.
Selston
In Selston, the parade route will take Green Farm Road, between its junctions with Crescent Road and the B600 Alfreton
Road. The road will be closed between 9:30am and 10:00am.
Beeston
Some roads in Beeston will be closed between 10am and 12noon on Sunday for a Remembrance parade. Middle Street, Beeston (from its junction with Hallam Road) will be temporarily closed to its junction with Chilwell Road. Closures will also affect Church Street, Beeston, Middle Street, West End, Hall Croft, Dovecote Lane and Grange Avenue.
Hucknall
The parade in Hucknall will assemble outside the town's Library at 10am before taking the route to the Cenotaph at Titchfield Park for the Call to Remembrance. This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the first Remembrance Service being held at the Cenotaph in Titchfield Park and the parade route will follow the exact route first taken 100 years ago in the town. Over 7,000 people gathered at the first parade.
Last year, the parade was cancelled due to insurance complications. This year three councillors donated £1500 from their Nottinghamshire County Councillor’s Divisional Fund. Ashfield Independent councillors say they were determined that the funding would ensure the parade went ahead.
Councillor Lee Waters said: “We’re pleased to have helped the British Legion with crucial funding to make sure our parade happens for its 100th Anniversary. I know late Councillor Jim Blagden pushed hard to ensure the parade was back for its centenary. It is a crucial part of Hucknall’s history and we will be marching with pride – remembering those who gave so much for the freedoms we enjoy today.”
Mansfield
Road closures from 9.30am until 12.30pm have been named in Mansfield for Sunday. These include Rosemary Street, from its junction with the Civic Centre Access Road, Westfield Lane, Wood Street, and the whole length of West Gate. St John Street and Market Place will also be temporarily closed, along with Church Street, Quaker Way. There will also be a 25m temporary suspension of one-way traffic in Quaker Way from its junction with Union Street to allow traffic to exit left from The Four Seasons Carpark into Union Street.
Radcliffe-on-Trent
Between 10:15am and 12:30pm, there will be alterations and closures to the roads in Radcliffe. During this time, Main Road will be closed between its junctions with Cropwell Road and Water Lane. There will also be a prohibition of parking in this area and a suspension of of the one way scheme. New Road will be closed for its entire length.
East Leake
A Remembrance Day parade will close Main Street in East Leake on Sunday between 10.40am and 11.40am. The road will be closed between its junctions with Manor Farm Meadow and Station Road. Due to the nature of the restriction, the area will operate a rolling road closure as the Parade passes so there will be no diversion route.
Calverton
Over in Calverton, several roads are due to be closed for the parade between 10.45am and 12noon. Roads impacted include Collyer Road, between its junctions with Mansfield Lane and Main Street, along with Main Street, between its junctions with Mansfield Lane and Burnor Pool. In addition, Mansfield Lane between its junctions with Collyer Road and Park Road will be closed.
Bulwell
For those wishing to see the parade in Bulwell, it leaves Oakleigh Lodge, Highbury Road, at 10.30am on Sunday to make its way to St Mary's Church, Bulwell, ready for the Act of Remembrance at 10.55am. The route it will take will be via Highbury Road to Oakleigh Lodge.
Ilkeston
A parade will begin at South Street car park in Ilkeston, participants will then march to the Cenotaph in the Market Place at 10.35am. The Mayor of Erewash, Councillor John Sewell BEM, has invited residents to join him in honouring our fallen heroes, adding that those residents who do not wish to parade are invited to the morning service at St Mary’s Church at 10am before proceeding to the Cenotaph to join the service. He said: "I am honoured to be able to lay a wreath at the Ilkeston Cenotaph and look forward to being with so many of you on such an important day. Lest we forget."
Long Eaton
In Long Eaton, a parade will begin at West Gate at 10.30am. Led by the Long Eaton Silver Prize Band, the march will proceed to the War Memorial outside St Laurence’s Church. Those who attend the 9.30am Mass at St Laurence’s Church, including Deputy Mayor, Councillor Chris Corbett, will join the parade at 10.45am when the service will begin.
The Mayor of Erewash, Councillor John Sewell BEM, says: “It is vital that we never forget those who gave their lives in the service of our country. Both Ilkeston and Long Eaton will host remembrance services to allow everyone to give thanks and
respect to our fallen heroes."
Bingham
Royal British Legion says on its website for the Bingham and Orston branches that there will be a two minute silence and sounding of the Last Post in Bingham Market Place on Friday, November 11 at 10.45am. On Sunday, November 13, a Remembrance Ceremony will take place at 10.40am. Further details are to be announced.
Sutton-in-Ashfield
The Remembrance Day parade on 13 November has been organised by the Sutton Town Centre Group. The parade will leave at 10.20am from Forest Street, and there will be service at 10.50am, including wreath-laying and 2 minutes silence, at the Cenotaph in Sutton, NG17 1FX.
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
A service of remembrance will be held at St Thomas’ Church in Kirkby-in-Ashfield at 9.45am on November 13. The parade, which has been organised by the Kirkby Comrades. will leave at 10.50am from St Thomas’s Avenue, and there will be service, including wreath-laying and 2 minute silence, at the War Memorial in Kirkby, NG17 7FH.
- This page will be updated as further details of parades and events are announced around the city and county.
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