Congleton to Honour Heroes on Remembrance Sunday

Congleton will come together on Remembrance Sunday, to honour those who gave their lives in service.

The event is being organised by the Congleton Town Council and the Congleton Branch of the Royal British Legion (RBL), and the community is invited to join in this important occasion.

The parade will form at West Street Car Park from 10am, leaving promptly at 10.30am. The procession will travel along West Street, Swan Bank, the pedestrian area, High Street, and Market Square, arriving at the Cenotaph on Lawton Street. Anyone who finds the full route challenging is welcome to join the parade from the rear of the Town Hall or meet at the Cenotaph.

The 11am service, conducted by Rev. Ian Enticott of All Saints Congleton, will include the laying of poppy wreaths and is expected to finish by 11.45am.

For wreath enquiries, please contact William Brownlee, RBL, at:

willieandviv@hotmail.com

07747 668 363

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 a chance to reflect, remember, and give thanks for their extraordinary contributions."

Following the service, a reception will be held at the Town Hall for invited guests only. The Mossley School Choir will perform, offering a meaningful moment for veterans, young people, civic guests, and Dutch visitors to meet, chat, and reflect together.

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