An Act of Remembrance service took place this morning (11 November 2026) to mark Armistice Day.
The service, led by Methodist Minister Reverend Carole Holmes, was held at the War Memorial in Old Town Churchyard on St Mary’s and included a 2-minute silence to remember all those who have given their lives in service to their country since 1914.
Representatives from a range of organisations including the Council, school, emergency services, military and voluntary groups were in attendance, as well as members of the wider community.
The Council was also represented at the Service of Remembrance and wreath laying which took place at St Mary’s Methodist Chapel and the Park War Memorial on Remembrance Sunday (8 November 2026).
We were honoured to join with the community to remember the fallen and commemorate the signing of the Armistice which brought an end to the First World War.
We will remember them.
Image 1: Councillors approaching the Old Town War Memorial ahead of the Armistice Day service.
Image 2: Representatives from the emergency services and cadets at the Old Town War Memorial.
Image 3: Cllr Williams, Chairman of Council laying the Council wreath.
Image of the wreaths laid in front of the Old Town War Memorial on Armistice Day 2026.