Remembrance Day Commemorations – Abingdon on Thames Town Council

This year’s Remembrance Day commemorations will take place on Sunday 12th November 2017 –

10.00 am: Remembrance Day Service at St Helen’s Church led by Rev Mary Williamson.

10.50am: Remembrance Day Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial. The civic party, the Army and detachments of local organisations will parade to the War Memorial. The service at the War Memorial will be led by Rev Mary Williamson.

Music for the Parade and at the memorial will be provided by the Abingdon Town Band.

The two minutes silence will be observed at 11.00 am. This will be followed by the laying of wreathes on behalf of the town’s various organisations.

After the service the Band will lead the parade and the Mayor of Abingdon-on-Thames, Cllr Jan Morter will take the salute outside the County Hall Museum.

This is an important event in the life of the town, giving thanks for the lives of those who have served the country and all are welcome and encouraged to attend.