The community of Wisbech will come together for Remembrance Sunday to honour those who served in both World Wars and later conflicts.
On Sunday (November 10), the annual parade will take place as usual from the Market Place making its way to The Crescent for a service at the War Memorial.
Representatives from the Royal British Legion, the armed forces, territorial and reserve forces, service cadets and public services will be among those joining the parade.
They will also be joined by civic dignitaries as well as youth organisations from the town.
The parade will begin assembling on the Market Place from 10:15am and will set off at 10:45am for The Crescent.
At 10:50am there will be a short service at the War Memorial ahead of the two-minute silence at 11am. This will be followed by a wreath-laying ceremony.
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Meanwhile, St Peter and St Paul Church of Wisbech is holding its own separate Remembrance Sunday service at 10:30am. It will also conduct the two-minute silence at 11am.
Toby North, Chair of the Wisbech Branch of the Royal British Legion, is keen for young people to be involved in the commemorations.
He said: “I go to the Thomas Clarkson Academy, and they ask me to talk to the youth of today about why we remember every year.
“One of the commitments of the Royal British Legion is engagement with society, including the youth of our town. The reason for that is because we’re all getting older and it will one day be left to them to decide for themselves if they wish to continue the tradition or not.
“To me, this activity is a vital part of remembrance. If the younger generations of today don’t understand why we’re doing it and don’t feel part of it, then they won’t be interested in carrying it on in the future.”
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