Wellington has been a hive of activity today (Monday) as Remembrance activities get into full swing.
Members of the Monumental Women of Wellington (WOW) spent the morning putting up hundreds of crocheted and kitted poppies across the town centre and park.
The spectacular poppy cascade is also in place on the front of the Conservative Club.
Today also saw the opening of Wellington Royal British Legion’s Poppy Shop in Fore Street while Poppy Appeal collections continue elsewhere, including in front of a former military Land Rover in High Street.
Proceedings got under way yesterday with the dedication of the Field of Remembrance outside Wellington Baptist Church in South Street. To see full coverage, CLICK HERE.
Attention now turns to Remembrance Sunday, followed by Armistice Day next week.
The schedule is as follows:
Sunday, November 8th
Local veterans will hold a ceremony at Wellington Cemetery, Rockwell Green, from 10.45am.
The town’s Remembrance Parade will march from Wellington School to Wellington Park at 2.55pm ahead of the Remembrance Service at the war memorial at 3.15pm.
Wednesday, November 11th
At 11am, there will be a two-minute silence in the town centre to mark Armistice Day.
Another two-minute silence will follow at Court Fields School at 12 noon.
