Armistice Day in Formby tomorrow - Two Minute Silence

Each year at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we observe a Two Minute Silence. Armistice Day on 11 November marks the end of the First World War and is a day to remember and honour those who have paid the price for our freedom.

Armistice Day Service in Formby tomorrow at the Formby War Memorial at 10:55am followed by a two minute silence at 11am.

On WEDNESDAY 11th November at 10:55hrs there will be a short Act of Remembrance and a two minutes silence at 11-00hrs, at the Formby War Memorial followed by the laying of crosses, Later at 11:30 hrs there will a short ceremony in Our Lady`s Formby, Graveyard, laying crosses on the Polish War Graves.

Our garden of Remembrance Crosses situated at the War Memorial, Formby Village will be open from the 1st November for the public to lay a cross in remembrance of relations and loved ones lost, Crosses can be obtained from Formby Hardware Store for a small donation to our Poppy Appeal, our Poppy stall in Waitrose and Tesco from Wednesday 4th to Saturday 7th will also have crosses available.

WHY THE ACT OF REMEMBRANCE MATTERS

Great Britain still believes strongly in remembering those who fought not only in World Wars, but the more than 12,000 British Servicemen and women killed or injured since 1945.

The Royal British Legion supports silences observed during both Remembrance Sunday services and on 11 November, Armistice Day, itself. The act of Remembrance rightly has a place in - and impact on - our lives, no matter which day of the week it might fall upon.

Formby Legion AGM

The Royal British Legion Formby Branch AGM is to be held on Sunday 22nd November at 2pm in the Bier House of St.Peter`s Church, Green Lane, Formby, all branch members are invited to attend this important meeting.

Wednesday 11 November

Formby War Memorial Remembrance................10:55am

Polish Graves Remembrance................................11:30am (Rear of Our Lady's Church)

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