There are a number of Remembrance parades, processions and services taking place across the borough this year, with representatives from the council, armed forces, and local communities coming together to pay their respects.
Wyre Council will provide free parking between 10am and 2pm at the following car parks on Sunday 9 November, to enable as many residents as possible to take part and pay their respects:
- Wheatsheaf Way car park in Poulton-le-Fylde
- High Street car park in Garstang
- Derby Road East and Derby Road West car parks in Thornton-Cleveleys
- Albert Street and Custom House Lane car parks in Fleetwood
Fleetwood Services on Sunday 9 November
In Fleetwood, the Remembrance Sunday service will take place on Sunday 9 November at Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Road. A parade will assemble at The Kings Own Club on Adelaide Street at 10.00am, with an alternative joining point at the top of Warrenhurst Road at 10.30am.
The service will be attended by the Mayor of Wyre, Councillor Steve Nicholls, Deputy Lieutenant of Lancashire Lt Col Beatson, and Youth Mayor Horateo Broomhall.
Garstang Service on Sunday 9 November
Garstang will also hold its service on Sunday 9 November, beginning with a parade assembling at 9.00am at the High Street car park. The procession will move through the town, arriving at St Thomas’ Church at 9.35am, followed by a service and wreath-laying at the War Memorial on Park Hill Road. Road closures will be in place from 10.20am to 11.30am.
Attending will be Deputy Lieutenant Mr Mark Mills OBE DL, Deputy Mayor Councillor Jane Preston, and Wyre Chief Executive Rebecca Huddleston.
Poulton-le-Fylde on Sunday 9 November
In Poulton-le-Fylde, residents are invited to gather at the War Memorial in Market Place at 10.40am on Sunday 9 November.
The service will be attended by Council Leader Councillor Michael Vincent, representing the Mayor, and Councillor Peter Le Marinel, Armed Forces Lead Member.
Thornton-Cleveleys on Sunday 9 November
Thornton-Cleveleys will host its service at the Cenotaph at Four Lane Ends on Sunday 9 November. Attendees are asked to assemble at the Thornton Little Theatre car park before 10.10am for the parade, which begins at 10.30am.
Councillor Roger Berry will attend on behalf of the Mayor, alongside Deputy Lieutenant Mrs Helen Broughton MBE DL.
Preesall on Sunday 9 November
In Preesall, the Remembrance Sunday parade will muster at 1.00pm on the playing field car park and move off at 1.15pm to the cenotaph for a 1.30pm service and wreath laying. The parade will then continue to St Oswald’s Church for a 2.00pm service, followed by refreshments in the church hall. Councillor Lynn Bowen will attend on the Mayor’s behalf, with Deputy Lieutenant Mrs Helen Broughton MBE DL also in attendance.
Preesall on Tuesday 11 November
An additional Armistice Day service will take place in Preesall on Tuesday 11 November at the Battle of Britain memorial on the Esplanade in Knott End. Attendees are asked to gather at 10.45am for a short service.
This will be attended by Deputy Lieutenant Sir Bill Beaumont GBE DL and Mayor of Wyre Councillor Steve Nicholls.
Barton, Bilsborrow and Myerscough on Tuesday 11 November
In Barton, Bilsborrow and Myerscough, a service will be held at the War Memorial in Bilsborrow on Tuesday 11 November, beginning at 10.40am. There will be no parade this year. The village hall will be open from 10.00am, with parking and light refreshments available. Councillor Peter Cartridge will attend on behalf of the Mayor.
Wyre Council teams are working hard behind the scenes to ensure commemorative sites across the borough are presented with care and respect ahead of this year’s Remembrance services. In the lead-up to the events, teams will carry out seasonal planting of summer and winter bedding, as well as general tidying and maintenance of key areas to ensure they are looking their best. In addition, Council Officers, volunteers, as well as representatives from the Royal British Legion, have recently placed wooden crosses on the war graves at Fleetwood cemetery in a quiet act of remembrance.
On the morning of the services, chrysanthemums will be planted to enhance the floral displays, with staff on site early to complete final preparations and ensure everything is in place. Three dedicated teams, covering Fleetwood, Poulton, Thornton, and Over Wyre, will begin work from 4:30am on Remembrance Sunday to carry out all necessary tasks in a timely and respectful manner. Their efforts will help create a fitting environment for the community to come together in remembrance.
The Leader of Wyre Council Councillor Michael Vincent commenting on the planned Remembrance services said, “It is an honour to gather together on Remembrance Sunday and have the opportunity to offer our deepest respect and express our eternal gratitude to our veterans past and present. Please join us at one of the services.”
Please note, there will be road closures in Barton, Garstang, Thornton and Fleetwood to enable these services to take place safely.
If you require any further information please contact Debra Thornton on 01253 887236