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Remembrance In Ely

Armistice Day – Saturday 11th November 2023

At approximately 1050hrs on Saturday 11th November 2023 there will be a short service to
commemorate the signing of the Armistice on 11th November 1918 at the Ely War Memorial. The Service will include the laying of wreaths by the Mayor, ECDC Chairman and President of the City of Ely
Royal British Legion Branch.


Please be aware that the following road closure will be in place:

  • 1015hrs to approx. 1130hrs – High Street closed

Remembrance Service – Sunday 12th November 2023

Remembrance Sunday, which falls on 12th November in 2023, is a day for the nation to remember and honour those who have sacrificed themselves to secure and protect our freedom.

We welcome all people in Ely to join us at the Cathedral on Sunday 12th November for a spectacular and very moving service, as well as a march through town, parade and Act of Remembrance in the Market Square.


This year we are hoping to begin with the short march from The Porta Gate, down The Gallery and to the Cathedral which will set off at 1000hrs which is subject to fair weather.  Should weather conditions prevent this part of the day, all will report to Ely Cathedral for the Service.


The Royal British Legion, City of Ely Military Band, Standards and marching contingents are to take their places within the Cathedral at approx. 1015hrs ahead of the Remembrance Service in the Cathedral at 1030hrs which will include a 2 minutes silence at 1100hrs and spectacular Poppy fall from the Lantern Tower.


At approximately 1115hrs, the City of Ely Military Band, Standards and marching contingents will parade from Ely Cathedral via The Gallery, Minster Place, High Street to the Market Place for the wreath laying service at the Ely War Memorial concluding with a further 2 minutes silence followed by a March Past the War Memorial to take the Salute from the attending Dignitary.


Road Closures for the Parade will be:

  • 0950hrs - 1130hrs – The Gallery, from The Porta - Shut until Parade clears into High Street.
  • 1015hrs to approx. 1330hrs – High Street closed.
  • 1115hrs to approx. 1330hrs – Forehill closed.


As ever our friends at the Ely Standard will be reporting on it and Spotted-in-Ely will be live streaming the event for those who cannot attend. We also thank Ian and Lisa’s Star Roadshow who will be providing the audio equipment on the day and Kevin Evans and the Neighbourhood watch team.

Please contact David Martin, Chairman City of Ely Branch of the Royal British Legion,  CityOfEly.chairman@rbl.community for further details.

For more information about national remembrance events, please visit the Royal British Legion website.

Poppy Wreaths

 

For the Purchase of Poppy Wreaths please contact our Chairman Dave Martin (see our Branch Information page for contact details).