WHITCHURCH Town Council has released details of how the town will pay tribute to its war dead from Whitchurch and across the UK.
Remembrance Sunday will take place across the UK on Sunday, November 13 and it will begin with the placing of wreaths and a parade to St Alkmund's Church.
The parade will be led by Whitchurch town mayor Councillor Andy Hall and local equine business owner and a deputy lieutenant of Shropshire, Tullis Matson.
Mike McDonald, town clerk of Whitchurch Town Council, said people were more than welcome to join the parade.
He added: "This Sunday we remember the fallen, both from Whitchurch and around the country.
"Our Remembrance Sunday activity starts at 10.15am with the placing of wreaths and a parade to St Alkmund's.
"The parade will go down Green End and continue to High Street and will be led by Mayor of Whitchurch, Cllr Andy Hall and deputy lord lieutenant of Shropshire, Tullis Matson.
"The Remembrance Service starts at 10.50am and includes the traditional minute's silence at 11am and the dismissal of the parade outside the Civic Centre, following the service.
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"You are more than welcome to join us at the Cenotaph, on the parade route, the church service or other activity.
"Please note that town centre road closures will be in place for the duration of the event, and we thank you in advance for considering this when planning your journeys."
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