The Bishop of Plymouth The Rt Revd James Grier will be leading this year’s Remembrance Sunday Service.
The city is set to remember all those who lost their lives in both World Wars and in all conflicts with the service beginning on Plymouth Hoe at 11am with a two minute silence at the Royal Naval Memorial.
The Bishop will conduct the service which will last for around 20 minutes and the event will be streamed on YouTube here for those who want to watch from home.
Civic leaders will join the service including the Lord Mayor Councillor Kathy Watkin, the Lord Mayor’s Consort Alderman Dr John Mahony, and the Lord Lieutenant of Devon Mr David Fursdon.
Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Chip Tofan, Council Leader Tudor Evans, Councillor Steve Ricketts representing The Independents, Councillor Lee Finn representing the Conservative group and Plymouth City Council Chief Executive Tracey Lee will also be attending.
After the silence the Lord Lieutenant will lay a wreath followed by the Lord Mayor on behalf of the people of Plymouth, the Naval Base Commander and other representatives of the armed forces.
This year will also see international representation with wreaths laid by officers from the visiting Danish ship HDMS Esbern Snare and the Brazilian Navy.
The Military Kids Club Heroes, a group supporting service family children across Plymouth will also take part alongside pupils from local schools.
Members of the public and local organisations will be invited to pay their respects and lay their personal wreaths at the end of the service, on the north side of the memorial, following the departure of the civic dignitaries.
Following the service a procession will move to the Civilian Memorial in Lockyer Street where the Bishop will say a prayer and Arezoo Farahzad, Chair of the Plymouth Centre for Faiths and Cultural Diversity will read a poem.
Wreaths will then be laid by the Lord Mayor, Captain Iain Ritchie, Captain of the Base representing the armed forces and Rebecca Smith MP on behalf of all local Members of Parliament.
The Lord Mayor of Plymouth said:
“Remembrance Sunday is such an important occasion for Plymouth, bringing us all together each year to commemorate the service, bravery and sacrifice of those who have given their lives for our country.
“This year is especially poignant as it marks the 80th anniversary of both VE Day and VJ Day and the end of the Second World War. I was proud to attend a service and stand to take a salute to commemorate those whose lives had been lost and those who were injured in body or mind as a result of the pursuit of peace and freedom.
“Their courage and sacrifice continue to inspire us and remind us of the enduring importance of remembrance and a united hope for a peaceful tomorrow.”
Plymouth City Council has warned thatparking around the Hoe on Sunday will be limited. Blue badge holders will find a small number of spaces available on the Hoe Promenade on a first come first served basis.
A limited number of seats for veterans will be available within the main arena but must be reserved in advance by contacting lordmayor@plymouth.gov.uk or calling 01752 306088 before Wednesday 5 November.
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