As Remembrance Day approaches, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has confirmed details for upcoming services in Stornoway on Sunday 8 November.
Services at all churches will commence at 10.50am on Sunday 8 November. Those organisations attending and members of the public should assemble at their respective churches at 10.45am.
Following the church services, the uniformed organisations and associations will march from Martin’s Memorial through the town. HM Lord-Lieutenant will take the salute at Carn Gardens on South Beach.
A dedication service to which all are welcome will be conducted by the Rev Tommy MacNeil of Martin’s Memorial Church at the Memorial Garden below the Lewis War Memorial at around 12.45pm. A bus to the Memorial Garden will leave the bus station at around 12.30pm.
Members of the British Legion and all associations who wish to attend the procession prior to attending a service are requested to assemble at former Club Premises, South Beach Street, Stornoway at 10am. Medals should be worn.
Listed below are all the organisations who will be attending each service:
St. Columba’s Church: HM Lord Lieutenant, Laxdale Primary School, Girls’ Brigade, Boys’ Brigade, The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Lodge Fortrose, Stornoway Historical Society
Martin’s Memorial Church: British Legion, RAF Association, Merchant Navy Association, The Army Reserve, Air Training Corps, Queen’s Own Highlanders Association, Army Cadet Force, Stornoway Primary School.
High Church: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, The Nicolson Institute, Red Cross, RNLI, St Andrew’s First Aid,
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
In addition to the mentioned services, Remembrance Day Services will also take place at churches and memorials across the Western Isles.
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