Congleton Poppy Appeal Launches Ahead of Remembrance Sunday

Congleton is preparing for Remembrance Sunday to honour those who gave their lives in service, and the Congleton Poppy Appeal is at the heart of the town’s commemorations.

The Poppy Appeal will launch on Saturday 25th October, with the Congleton Branch of the Royal British Legion (RBL) hosting a stall at the Makers Market in the town centre, selling poppies and merchandise. Local volunteers will also be selling poppies at Morrisons and Tesco from 25th October to 8th November, and in West Heath Precinct over the weekends. Poppy boxes and collection tins will be distributed around Congleton. In 2024, Congleton raised a record £27,628.85 for the Poppy Appeal.

On Remembrance Sunday, the town will come together for the parade and service. The parade, led by Parade Marshal and Master of Ceremonies Steve Evans from the RBL, will form at West Street Car Park from 10am, leaving at 10.30am. The route travels along West Street, Swan Bank, the pedestrian area, High Street, and Market Square, arriving at the Cenotaph on Lawton Street at 10.50am. At 11am, a two-minute silence will be observed, followed by a service conducted by Revd. Ian Enticott, Rector of All Saints Congleton.

Congleton Town Mayor, Cllr Robert Brittain, said:

"Remembrance Sunday is a time for our community to come together to honour the bravery and sacrifice of those who served. It’s also an opportunity to support the Poppy Appeal, which funds vital services for our veterans and their families. We are proud of our town’s record support and encourage everyone to get involved this year."

To allow the parade to march safely to the Cenotaph, there will be temporary 15 minute rolling road closures between 10.30am and 10.50am on West Street, Swan Bank, Mill Street, Moody Street and Market Street. Full road closures will be in place on High Street, Canal Street, Kinsey Street, Bank Street and Market Square from 10am-12.30pm. Motorists are advised to allow extra time for their journeys.

On Armistice Day, Tuesday 11th November, everyone is warmly invited to gather at the Cenotaph from 10.45am for a short service of remembrance. At 11am, the town will pause for a two-minute silence to honour and reflect on the service and sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces on our behalf. The brief ceremony offers a moment for the community to come together in gratitude and remembrance.

For more information contact Congleton Information Centre on:

01260 270 350 ext 1

...or email:

info@congleton-tc.gov.uk