GROUPS and organisations in Launceston are being invited to join this year’s parade to make it the best yet.

There will be a two-minute silence at 11am on November 11 in the Square and the Remembrance Parade will take place on Sunday, November 13.

The following arrangements have been made for this year’s Remembrance Sunday service in Launceston Town Square:

• Gather in the Castle Ground — 1015hrs

• Parade to form up on the road — 1030hrs

• Step off — 1050hrs

• Parade arrives in Square — 1054hrs

• Town council to fall in — 1056hrs

• Welcome by Branch chaplain — 1058hrs

• Last Post ahead of the silence — 1100hrs

Launceston branch Royal British Legion Parade Marshall Ed Wade-Hall said: “Everyone is invited to parade. They do not have to be invited - it’s all inclusive!”

Anyone wishing to find out more or intending to join the parade is asked to contact Mr Wade-Hall before November 11 on [email protected]

Poppy Appeal

To mark the launch of the Poppy Appeal in Launceston the ‘Garden of Remembrance’ was blessed by the Legion Chaplain Rev Mary Williamson on October 27 at the Launceston War Memorial.

Wooden crosses and Symbols of Remembrance are available from Specsavers for anyone to place.

Items are available from local retail outlets in Launceston and outlying villages. There will also be a poppy stall in Tesco foyer from November 3 to 9, and will be manned by members of the local Royal British Legion 10am to 4pm.

Poppy boxes can be found at 150 locations in and around Launceston.

Those wishing to lay a wreath during Remembrance are welcome to do so. Wreaths to be collected from Hicks & Sons during opening hours until November 12.