Stone Town Council has invited members of the public to join town councillors and ex-service organisations for Remembrance Sunday on 8 November 2026 and Armistice Day on 11 November 2026.
Remembrance Sunday, 8 November
An annual parade will assemble at the bottom of the High Street from 10.15 a.m., led by Stone Scout & Guide Band. The parade will proceed along the High Street to the war memorial in Granville Square at 10.30 a.m., where Florence Brass Band will play.
At 10.45 a.m., wreaths will be presented in accordance with an order of presentation. Persons wishing to lay wreaths should report to the parade marshal during assembly in the High Street to receive briefing on the ceremony.
A two-minute silence and service of remembrance will take place at 11.00 a.m. at the war memorial. Following the service, the parade will proceed to the parish Church of St. Michael and St. Wulfad via High Street and Church Street, led by Stone Scout & Guide Band. The parade will disband after the church service concludes.
Walton service
Earlier in the morning, a service of remembrance will be held at the Walton war memorial on Whitemill Lane, Walton, commencing at 9.30 a.m. Persons attending should assemble at the war memorial by 9.20 a.m.
Armistice Day, 11 November
A short ceremony will be held at the war memorial in Granville Square at 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday 11 November.
For further information, contact Stone Town Council on 01785-619740 or email clerk@stonetowncouncil.gov.uk.