Remembrance Sunday Services and Parades in Wirral
Wirral will observe a moment of silence this Remembrance Sunday as residents come together to honour those who have fallen in war. Services will take place across the borough on Sunday, 9 November.
Civic Service Details
The Mayor of Wirral, Councillor Brian Kenny, will lead the Civic Service, starting at 10:55 AM at the Cenotaph in Hamilton Square, Birkenhead. A two-minute silence will be observed at 11:00 AM.
The Service of Remembrance will follow, conducted by Reverend Paul Bentley, Vicar of Birkenhead Priory Parish and Rural Dean of Birkenhead. Readings and blessings will be offered by The Right Reverend Julie Conalty, Bishop of Birkenhead, and Reverend Debbie Wilkinson, Wirral Waters Mission Lead.
Wreath Laying and March Past
The Mayor will lay a wreath at the Cenotaph on behalf of the people of Wirral, accompanied by Deputy Lieutenant Sue Higginson OBE DL, who will lay a wreath on behalf of His Majesty The King. They will be joined by representatives from Wirral Council, armed forces, other organizations, and relatives of servicemen lost in recent conflicts.
At the conclusion of the service, the Mayor and Deputy Lieutenant will take the salute at a march past led by 107 Field Squadron, Royal Engineers.
Public Participation
After the parade departs Hamilton Square, members of the public will have the opportunity to place their own tributes at the Cenotaph.
A copy of the service sheet for the Birkenhead service is available to download from the Council website.
Summary: Wirral will hold solemn Remembrance Sunday events with a civic service, wreath laying, and a march past, allowing the community to honour those lost in conflict.