Newton Abbot Remembrance Service to be streamed live by Town Council

The Remembrance Service in Newton Abbot on Sunday November 9 will be conducted in the presence of Right Revd Mike Harrison, Bishop of Exeter, and be streamed live via Facebook.

The decision to broadcast the event, taken by staff at Newton Abbot Town Council, follows several years of previous successful streams that started during the Corona pandemic.

‘We know how important this event is for many people and want to make it as accessible as possible,’ said Events Coordinator Natalie Hicks.

‘We hope plenty of people are able to join us via their tablets, computers and phones, even if they can’t make it into town.

‘A recording of the service will remain on our Facebook page indefinitely.’

Activities on November 9 will get under way at 10am when the parade is due to assemble in Courtenay Street.

At 10.35am, the Parade Marshall will direct those taking part to head for the War Memorial where the live streaming will take place.

The first hymn at 10.45am, Love Divine All Loves Excelling, will be sung immediately after the welcome and introduction

Prayers will be led by Royal British Legion Chaplain Revd Gareth Regan Right and a scripture reading will be given by Newton Abbot MP Martin Wrigley.

The Royal British Legion, Chairman of Teignbridge District Council and Mayor of Newton Abbot Mayor will be invited to lay wreaths along with others from Mr Wrigley and residents.

Newton Abbot Mayor, Cllr Colin Parker, will give a short address.

Freya, a member of the 1st Highweek Scout Group, will read the poem ‘I Will Remember’ by Alice Day.

The Last Post will be sounded at 10.58am followed by two minutes of silence and the reveille.

The Parade will march to the Royal British Legion headquarters following the National Anthem and blessing.

To follow the live stream search for Newton Abbot Town Council on Facebook.

A short service will also be held at the War Memorial at 10.45am on Tuesday November 11 but will not be streamed.