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Sunday 9 November

Annual Remembrance Sunday Civic Parade and Service

A parade to the Cenotaph by the Torbay Armed Service units, Veterans and Cadets, will be followed by the traditional two minutes’ silence at 11am, a short service and the laying of wreaths.

A maroon will be fired at the start and end of the two minutes’ silence.

Bay Brass will be performing as well as Exeter Pipe and Drums with St Paul’s Church Choir.

Cllr Barbara Lewis, The Worshipful Mayor of Torbay, will be attending to observe the traditional two minutes’ silence.

At 3pm there will be a Memorial Service in the church yard on Tor Church Toad, Torquay.

Road closures

Torbay Road will be closed in both directions, between the junction at Belgrave Road / Shedden Hill, through to the Torbay Hotel from 9am until 1pm.

Parking available

Shedden Hill car park open

Fleet Walk car park is open

Beacon Quay car park is open but can only be accessed from the direction of Meadfoot Road or Torwood Street / Victoria Parade

Parking suspensions will be in place along Torbay Road from 1am until 12pm on Sunday 9 November.

Marina car park (Motorists choosing to park here will not be able to move their vehicle until the Torbay Road, road closure is lifted at approximately 1pm).

Bus services

Bus passengers should be aware that during the road closure, all services will arrive and depart from the bus stops on Torquay seafront, adjacent to and opposite Abbey Park. 

Tuesday 11 November

Armistice Day and two minutes’ silence

A short service outside of Torquay Town Hall will be conducted by the Torquay branch of the Royal British Legion.

At 11am there will be a two minutes’ silence. A pistol will be fired to mark the start and end of the moment of reflection.

There will also be an Armistice Service on Fore Street at 11am in St Marychurch by the War Memorial. At 1pm, there will be a Memorial Service by the War Memorial on St Mark’s Road. There is a Festival of Remembrance taking place at Central Church in Torquay at 7:30pm.

We remember those who lost their lives on active service in all conflicts; from the beginning of the First World War right up to the present day. We also remember all those who have served and their families.

The money raised by the Poppy Appeal provides the main source of funding which enables the Royal British Legion to continue to help ex-serving members and their families, as it has done since 1921. In supporting the Poppy Appeal in anyway we are able, we show our respect and appreciation for past and current members of our armed forces. We remember those who have made the supreme sacrifice but also recognise the needs of the survivors and their families. Without your generous donations it would be impossible to carry out this vital work. When you buy your poppy, wear it with pride, in memory of those who have given so much.