Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service
Newton Aycliffe Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service
The Remembrance Day Parade will leave the Barnard Armoury at around 10:40am and head to the Remembrance Garden at St. Clare’s Church where there will be a short service, including the Last Post, Reveille and two-minute silence at 11am.
Those who wish to lay a wreath are asked to meet in the garden just before the two minute silence is begun.
The service will be held in St. Clare’s Church where the Aycliffe and Brancepeth Band will be playing.
Afterwards, everyone taking part in the Parade will gather outside the church and march along Stephenson Way for the Salute and March Past. The Parade will finish in the Barnard Armoury yard.
Check Road and Car Park Closures
Aycliffe Village Remembrance Sunday Service
A service for Remembrance will be taking place at St. Andrew’s Church in Aycliffe Village on Sunday 8th November, starting at 3pm.
During the service, everyone will walk to the war memorial in the church grounds, where wreaths will be laid, please make sure to wear appropriate footwear for this location.
Armistice Day Commemorations
Everyone is welcome to take part in a short blessing in Newton Aycliffe Town Centre, where the two-minute silence will be observed at 11am.
If you would like to come along, please meet near the Town Clock in the Town Centre area on Beveridge Way from 10.50am on Wednesday 11th November.
Flying the ‘Flag of Peace’ and the Lamplight of Peace
Great Aycliffe Town Council will also fly ‘The Flag of Peace throughout Nations’ and light the Lamp Light of Peace. Its light represents light emerging from the darkness of war and gives everyone a chance to pause, remember and hope for peace around the world.
