Wells City Council joined members of the community, the armed forces, veterans, civic representatives and local organisations to honour those who lost their lives in service of our country, and to remember all those affected by conflict around the world.
On Remembrance Sunday, representatives of Wells City Council attended the traditional Remembrance Service at St Cuthbert’s Church. This was followed by the Last Post, a two-minute silence at 11am and the laying of wreaths at the War Memorial.
The Remembrance Parade then proceeded along the High Street, featuring veterans, armed forces personnel and representatives of local organisations and Wells City Council. The Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset, Robert Drewett, took the salute alongside the Right Worshipful the Mayor of Wells, Denise Denis, and the Civic Party.
On Armistice Day, Wells City Council joined the Royal British Legion and residents at the Market Place Conduit for a further two-minute silence at 11am, led by The Vicar of St Cuthbert's Church, the Reverend Sarah Cornick. This provided another opportunity for the community to come together in reflection and remembrance.
Across both days, the Council and the people of Wells came together to pay their respects, honour the sacrifices made by previous generations and recognise the courage and dedication of all those who have served, and continue to serve.
We will remember them.