A series of events will be held on the Isle of Wight to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.
On 11th November, the country will fall silent to commemorate the signing of the Armistice for the Great War. On the Island, the Field of Remembrance at Carisbrooke Castle will once again be open to remember those in uniformed services who died serving their country.
The Rt Rev Lord Bishop of Portsmouth, Christopher Foster, will attend a special service at the castle on Thursday 8th November, which members of the public are welcome to attend, at 10:45. The castle will also be open during the remembrance weekend for people wishing to lay crosses.
On Saturday 10th November, a short 30-minute vigil service will be held in The Minster, St Thomas’ Square, Newport, at 17:00, which will be followed by the county remembrance service at 11:00 on Sunday 11th November at the same venue.
This will be attended by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant, Major General Sir Martin White, who will be joined by the High Sheriff, Mrs Gioia Minghella-Giddens, and the chairman of the Isle of Wight Council, Councillor Lora Peacey-Wilcox.
A short service for the lighting of beacons will be held at 18:30 at Carisbrooke Castle on Remembrance Sunday. The beacon will be lit at 19:00 and will be followed by the sounding of church bells across the Island, at 19:05.
Major General Martin White said:
“The Great War had a profound impact on each and every one of our towns and villages on the Island.
Article continues below this advertisement “This is our opportunity to remember those who were lost and mark the end of that dreadful conflict together.”
Councillor Peacey-Wilcox added:
“There can be few people that have not been touched by the heroism and valour of our service personnel during World War One.
“The commemorations are such a small way for us to be thankful for their sacrifice and to ensure we never forget.”
Other events will be held in towns and parishes on the Isle of Wight.
Meanwhile, the annual Poppy Appeal Launch will take place in St Thomas’ Square, Newport, at 11:00 on 27th October.
