The Annual Parade, together with Services of Remembrance at the War Memorial in Granville Square and later at the Parish Church of St. Michael and St. Wulfad, will take place on Sunday, the 10th of November.
The arrangements are as follows: –
- 10:15 a.m.: Parade personnel assemble at the bottom of the High Street.
- 10:35 a.m.: Parade proceeds along the High Street to the War Memorial in Granville Square, led by the Stone Scout & Guide Band and accompanied by Florence Brass Band.
- 10:45 a.m.: Presentation of wreaths. Those wishing to lay a wreath should report to Mr. I. Prescott, the Parade Marshal, during assembly for briefing.
- 11:00 a.m.: Two-minute silence followed by the Service of Remembrance.
All those laying wreaths will be asked to walk together in the parade or assembler together prior to the parade reaching the top of the High Street and asked to stand near the War Memorial in order to streamline the laying of the wreaths.
At the conclusion of the Service at the War Memorial, the Parade will proceed to the Parish Church of St. Michael and St. Wulfad via High Street and Church Street led by Stone Scout & Guide Band, where the Colour and Standard Bearers are requested to line up at the entrance to the Church and, when instructed, enter the Church, present their Colours, and then take the seats reserved for them.
After the Church Service, the parade will be disbanded and will not proceed to Market Square.
Earlier in the morning, the customary Service of Remembrance will be held at the Walton War Memorial on Whitemill Lane, Walton, commencing at 9.50 a.m., and you and/or your organisation are cordially invited to participate. Persons attending should kindly assemble at the War Memorial by 9.40 a.m.
If you are planning to lay a wreath during the service in Granville Square, it would be most helpful if you could advise the Town Council on 01785 619743.
Green Bus Service for those with mobility needs:
The Community Green Bus will be available to collect people with mobility difficulties from their homes (in Stone) to the outdoor Remembrance Service in Granville Square. Please telephone the Town Council office on 01785 619743 to make a booking, which may include a return trip home after the Church Service.
Upon completion of the Remembrance Service in Granville Square, the bus will be available in Station Road to take people who would otherwise have difficulty walking the distance to St Michael and St Wulfad’s Church. To ensure availability, please also book this service through the Town Council office.
Armistice Day – 11th November
Stone Town Council supports the Royal British Legion’s national initiative to observe a two-minute silence at 11:00 a.m.on the 11th day of the 11th month.
- Location: War Memorial in Granville Square.
- Details: Traffic will be halted. A bugler will sound the Last Post and Reveille.
Members of the public are invited to join Town Councillors and ex-service organizations in this act of remembrance.
Poppies Available Across Stone
Poppies will be widely available at numerous shops throughout Stone for the first time in a number of years. Local coordinator Tracy Hall and her team of volunteers will be collecting donations at Morrisons and have placed collection tins in various other locations around the town. Residents are encouraged to support the Poppy Appeal and wear their poppies with pride.
