Salisbury is gearing up to honor those who have served their country at the annual Remembrance Sunday Service on November 10th, 2024. The event, organized by the Salisbury Branch of the Royal British Legion, Salisbury City Council, and St Thomas’s Church, will take place at the War Memorial in the Guildhall Square.
The day will begin with a parade at 10:30 am, starting from Avon Approach and ending at the Guildhall Square. At 10:50 am, a small ceremony will be held at the War Memorial, followed by a 2-minute silence at 11:00 am and prayers. The parade will then proceed along New Canal, where key figures like Lord Lieutenant Sarah Troughton and the Mayor of Salisbury, Cllr Sven Hocking, will be present to take the salute. The parade will culminate at St. Thomas’s Church for the Sunday Service at 11:40 am, after which the Civic Party will return to Salisbury Guildhall via St Thomas’s Square.
To ensure the safety of both the crowd and parade participants, certain roads, including Blue Boar Row, will be closed to traffic from 10:30 am to 11:45 am and then again from 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm. Traffic diversions will be in place during these times, and some bus routes may be affected. It is advisable to check the Salisbury Reds website for bus timetables before embarking on your journey.
On Armistice Day, November 11th, 2024, a small ceremony will be held at the Guildhall Square at 11:00 am to mark the occasion, and all are welcome to attend.
For more details on the Remembrance Sunday event, including road closure information and the order of service, you can visit the Salisbury City Council website.
In other news, Salisbury recently managed to secure a point away at Enfield Town FC, thanks to a late equalizer in the 96th minute. The city is also set to see the installation of a Zebra Crossing on Churchfields Road as part of the Station Forecourt project.
Additionally, Andy Cole QFSM has been appointed as the new Chief Fire Officer for Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, following a rigorous recruitment process. Local businesses and entrepreneurs are invited to collaborate and work together at the upcoming IGNITE event organized by Architect and Artist Tim Scrace.
Residents are reminded not to deposit household waste in public litter bins to avoid fines or prosecution for fly-tipping. Furthermore, a new operation has been launched to address crime and disorder related to the nighttime economy, aiming to make the streets safer for all.
Wiltshire Council has allocated £580,000 in Vibrant Wiltshire grant funding to revitalize town centers by supporting businesses that bring new life to vacant units. As Salisbury prepares to travel to North London to face Enfield Town in the Vanarama National League South, both teams are eager to secure points in the upcoming match.