Remembrance in North Northamptonshire - Where to pay your respects during Remembrance weekend in Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Rushden and more
Remembrance Sunday on November 9 will see communities around the UK come together to commemorate those who lost their lives in conflicts around the world.
The annual event marks the end of the conflict of the First World War and gives people the opportunity to reflect on the sacrifice of those who have served in the wars thereafter, wearing Poppies and attending local services.
In North Northamptonshire there are numerous memorial events happening so we’ve compiled a list of places where people can go to pay their respects.
Martin Griffiths, leader of North Northants Council, said: "Each November, I’m deeply moved by the way our communities come together in quiet reflection and gratitude.
"On the big day itself, I am always immensely proud to see our well-turned-out uniformed youngsters parading with dignity, representing their families, communities and our country in such a splendid way. “As a council, we’re proud to support our Armed Forces community not just on Remembrance Day, but throughout the year. These tributes remind us of the strength, courage and sacrifice that shaped our nation, and it’s our duty to ensure their legacy lives on.”
Remembrance services in North Northamptonshire on November 9
Kettering – Kettering Town Council and the Kettering branch of the Royal British Legion will be holding a parade and service of Remembrance from 2pm in Gold Street, after which dignitaries and troops will parade along High Street to the Market Place.
On Tuesday, November 11 there will be an Act of Remembrance at 10.45am at the War Memorial in Sheep Street.
The mayor of Kettering, Cllr Ben Jameson, will be present as well as representatives from different faith groups, emergency services, scouts, guides, cadets, veterans and other local organisations.
He said: “I am honoured to be taking part in this year’s Remembrance events in Kettering and to be able to pay tribute to all those who gave their lives for this country. Everyone is welcome to attend these two events and give their respects to our armed forces.”
Corby – In Corby, a parade will start from the Army Reserve Centre in St Mark’s Road, leaving at 10.30am before travelling along Weldon Road into High Street to the war memorial. There will then be a short service and wreath laying.
After the service, dignitaries will proceed along High Street to gather by the Old Village Primary School, and local youth groups will continue down Meeting Lane, finishing at Tunwell Lane. Tea and coffee will be available at St John’s Village Hall after the service.
Road closures will be in place on Weldon Road and around Corby Old Village between 10.15am and midday.
Wellingborough – A parade will depart from Market Square, Wellingborough at 10.40am and make its way to the War Memorial in Broad Green.
A Wellingborough Town Council spokesman said: “Join us on Sunday, November 9, for the Remembrance Sunday Parade, a poignant tribute to those who have served and sacrificed for our country.
"The parade will provide an opportunity to reflect, honor, and remember the brave individuals who gave so much. All are welcome to attend and pay their respects, coming together as a community to acknowledge this important day of remembrance.”
‘Several roads will be closed’ temporarily on the day, with roads around Broad Green and High Street affected by the closures from 9am until 1pm.
Rushden – A parade will assemble outside Hall Park in Rushden at 10am, and march to the war memorial where a service will be held, alongside the laying of wreaths and a two-minute silence at 11am.
The service will continue in St Mary's Church at 11.15am.
Higham Ferrers – There will be a service of memorial in Market Square, Higham Ferrers on Sunday, November 9, beginning at 10.50am.
Irthlingborough – the annual Remembrance parade in Irthlingborough will take place along Finedon Road, beginning at around 10.30am where a procession will take place towards the war memorial.
At 10.55am there will be an act of Remembrance at the memorial, before the procession returns to Parson’s Green
There will be a rolling road closure in place along Finedon Road between the Cross roundabout and the war memorial.
Finedon – At 10.30am a parade will assemble at the Junior School and at 11am a service will be held at the war memorial.
Thrapston – A parade will be assembling outside the fire station from 10am on Sunday in Thrapston.
There will be a road closure on the High Street from 9.30am until 12.30pm on the day.
Raunds – In Raunds, a procession will assemble at the town hall at 2.20pm, which will be followed by a service outside at the Raunds War Memorial, St Peter's Church at 3pm.
Brook Street, High Street, The Square and West Street will be closed from 2pm until 4.30pm to allow the service to take place.
Wollaston – Wollaston will be marking the event with a procession at 10.35am, starting at the Doc Martens car park in the High Street before a service at 10.50am at the war memorial in the cemetery in Cobbs Lane.
Refreshments will be available in St Mary’s Church after the service.