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Welshpool goes back to basics for Remembrance Parade

 
29/10/2025 @ 09:00

 

Welshpool Town Council has announced a series of updates to this year’s Remembrance commemorations, restoring the traditional parade format and strengthening coordination with veterans and community groups.

The changes follow a well-attended public meeting held on September 25, when around 30 veterans, local group leaders and residents shared their views on how the events could best honour those who served.

The feedback has been adopted by the Council’s Events & Planning Committee and will be reflected in this year’s arrangements.

Key changes include:

  • A return to the pre-COVID parade order, with a drummer leading the procession, followed by Standards, Veterans, Armed Forces, youth organisations and civic representatives.
  • Efforts to secure a drummer to help keep the parade in step and inclusive for all abilities.
  • Closer co-ordination between the Council, Royal British Legion, Parade Marshal, and veterans, who will be invited to future planning meetings.
  • Flag bearers to carry the Welsh Flag and Union Jack, as in previous years.
  • Pre-parade rehearsals for youth groups at St Mary’s Church, supported by veterans.
  • Post-parade refreshments for participants in the Assembly Room at the Town Hall.
  • The traditional order of wreath-laying at the War Memorial will also be reinstated, beginning with the Mayor, Town Clerk and Royal British Legion, followed by uniformed groups, councillors and members of the public. 

Remembrance Services in Welshpool

Friday, November 7 – Schools’ Service at Memorial Gardens (2pm – 2.30pm)

As part of Welshpool’s Remembrance commemorations, Welshpool Town Council, working with the Royal British Legion (Welshpool Branch), will hold a short ceremony at the Memorial Gardens, Howell Drive.

The service will begin at 2pm and is expected to finish at approximately 2.30pm, allowing local school pupils to take part and pay their respects.

Sunday, November 9 – Remembrance Parade and Church Service

The main Remembrance Parade and Service will take place with participants and groups asked to meet at the Park Lane entrance from 10.15am to form up for the parade.

The parade will set off at approximately 10.35am, marching to St Mary’s Church to arrive and be seated for the service by 10.50am.

Following the church service, the parade will reform outside the Inglenook Café and return to the Assembly Room, Welshpool Town Hall, where refreshments will be served for all taking part.

Tuesday, November 11 – Armistice Day Silence (11am)

A Two-Minute Silence will be observed outside the Town Hall at 11am, followed by the reciting of the Exhortation and Kohima Epitaph.

All members of the public are warmly invited to attend and join in the act of remembrance.