South Tyneside Remembrance Services

Communities across South Tyneside will come together to pay tribute to the nation's war heroes at a series of Remembrance services starting this weekend.

A number of services and parades are being held to mark Remembrance Sunday (10 November) and Armistice Day (11 November) when civic dignitaries, veterans, their families and uniformed organisations will join members of the community to gather for quiet reflection.

The Mayor of South Tyneside, Councillor Fay Cunningham, said: "These events provide an opportunity for people to come together for a quiet and dignified reflection to pay their respects and remember all those who have sacrificed so much for this country and given their lives for the freedom we enjoy today.

"It is also a chance to salute those armed forces personnel who are still on active service around the world today. We hope that people will attend one of the many events taking place across the Borough."

On the 11 hour of the 11 day of the 11 month in 1918, the First World War ended and people all over the world observed a two minute silence to show their respect and to remember the fallen.

Remembrance Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of November each year to commemorate the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of civilians in times of war, specifically since the First World War.

Traditionally poppies are worn as a symbol of remembrance and as a sign of respect and wreaths of poppies are laid on war memorials.

Full details of South Tyneside events are as follows:

Remembrance Sunday - 10 November:

South Shields - Westoe:

10:15am: Parade will assemble on Beach Road at South Shields Town Hall before marching along Westoe Road to Westoe Cenotaph for service at 10:55am. Wreaths will be laid by the Deputy Mayor of South Tyneside, Councillor Jay Potts alongside other organisations and individuals including the Lord Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear Lucy Winskell.

Jarrow:

10.30am: Parade assembles outside Jarrow Town Hall in Grange Road before marching to the War Memorial in Station Street for a service at 10.55am. Wreaths will be laid by the Mayoress Stella Matthewson alongside other organisations and individuals including the Deputy Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear Jeff Brown.

Hebburn:

9.45am: Parade assembles at Hebburn Central before marching to St John's Church for a service at 10.15am. Parade reforms at 10.40am and marches to Carr Ellison Park for a short service at the War Memorial at 10.55am. Parade reforms once more and marches to Hebburn Cemetery for a short service at HMS Kelly Grave. The Leader of South Tyneside Council, Councillor Tracey Dixon will lay a wreath alongside other organisations and individuals including Deputy Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear Susan Wear.

Whitburn:

10.40am: Parade assembles at Whitburn Parish Church before moving off towards the War Memorial in Whitburn where a service will take place at 10.55am. Deputy Leader of South Tyneside Council, Councillor Jane Carter will lay a wreath. Parade will reform, marching back to Whitburn Parish Church for a service.

Cleadon:

10:55am: Service at Cleadon Village War Memorial in Front Street. Councillor Ruth Berkley will lay a wreath.

East Boldon:

10:10am: Parade will assemble at Grey Horse pub before marching to St George's Church for a short service at 10.35am. The parade will reassemble and march to the war memorial for a service at 10.55am. Councillor Judith Taylor will lay a wreath.

Boldon Colliery:

10.45am: Meet at War Memorial outside The Shack, Boldon Colliery, for service at 11am. The Mayor will lay a wreath.

Armistice Day - Monday 11 November:

South Shields:

10:40am: Gather at Merchant Navy Memorial outside Customs House in Mill Dam for a service. Leader Councillor Tracey Dixon will lay a wreath.

10:50am: Assemble at War Memorial in West Park South Shields for service. Deputy Mayor Councillor Jay Potts will lay a wreath.

10:15am: Service at St Stephen's Church in Mile End Road. Councillor Sue Stonehouse will lay a wreath.

Monkton Village, Jarrow:

10:40am: Assemble at Lord Nelson pub before marching to the War Memorial in Monkton Village for a service at 10.55am. The Mayor and Mayoress will lay a wreath alongside other organisations and individuals.

A series of temporary road closures and diversions will be in place during the services and parades. Drivers are asked to be patient when driving around to allow the parades to take place safely. Signs will be displayed across the Borough advising motorists of the closures.

For further information visit the Council's website at www.southtyneside.gov.uk