Armistice Day services taking place across Torbay today

Communities across Torbay will come together this morning to mark Armistice Day and remember those who have lost their lives in conflict.

Services will be held in Torquay, Paignton and Brixham at 11am, when the nation observes two minutes of silence to mark the moment hostilities ended in the First World War in 1918.

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Torquay

In Torquay, a short service will be held outside the Town Hall, conducted by the Torquay branch of the Royal British Legion. A pistol will be fired to mark the start and end of the two minutes’ silence at 11am.

There will also be an Armistice Service on Fore Street in St Marychurch by the War Memorial at 11am, and a Memorial Service on St Mark’s Road at 1pm.

Later in the evening, a Festival of Remembrance will take place at Central Church in Torquay at 7.30pm.

Paignton

In Paignton, a short service will be held at the War Memorial in Palace Avenue Gardens, where the two minutes’ silence will be observed at 11am.

Brixham

In Brixham, a Remembrance Service will take place by the Churston War Memorial at 10.55am.

A chance to remember

Armistice Day marks the anniversary of the end of the First World War on 11 November 1918. Each year, the occasion provides an opportunity for reflection and gratitude for the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces, both past and present.

Residents who are unable to attend a service in person are being encouraged to pause wherever they are at 11am to observe the national two minutes’ silence.