Remembrance parades and services across Bridgend County Borough

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Submitted by Bridgend County Borough Council

Parades and services will be held across Bridgend County Borough to mark Remembrance 2021.

A number of services and parades have been arranged for members of the public to mark the day. As people pay their respects and reflect on the contribution and sacrifice made by British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women.

A series of local events have been organised by Individual town and community councils, and members of Bridgend County Borough Council will be laying wreaths at war memorials throughout the area on Remembrance Sunday.

Councillor John Spanswick, Mayor of Bridgend County Borough said “We are pleased to see the return of many of the traditional Remembrance Sunday events after they were put on hold by the Covid-19 pandemic last year.

“We would like to express our deep respect for our armed forces and eternal gratitude to those who have given their lives so that others may live.

“We remain indebted to all those who have volunteered, served, fought or made the ultimate sacrifice for us, and we will continue to respect, honour and remember them."

Bridgend Town Council is co-ordinating two Remembrance events. The first is a Children and Family Remembrance Parade and Service that has been arranged specifically for younger children and families. Taking place in Bridgend town centre on Saturday, November 13, the parade leaves the top of Wyndham Street at 10.40am before arriving at the War Memorial in Dunraven Place a few minutes later where there will then be a short Remembrance service by Reverend Rachel Wheeler. The event has been tailored to provide an opportunity for primary school-aged children to learn more about the importance of Remembrance.

On Sunday, November 14, a Remembrance parade led by the City of Swansea Pipe Band, will leave from Adare Street (outside former H Samuel shop, at the junction with Elder Lane) at 10.40am and will take place within the pedestrianised streets of Bridgend town centre.

At 10.50am, a commemorative service will be conducted by Reverend Rachel Wheeler at the war memorial in Dunraven Place with the Bridgend Male Voice Choir and Lewis Merthyr Brass Band taking part in the event.

Hand sanitiser dispensers will be available in the area and it is recommended that people wear face coverings to protect themselves and others from Covid-19.

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Remembrance events taking place elsewhere across Bridgend County Borough this year include:

• Maesteg – on Remembrance Sunday, a parade will assemble at Maesteg car park from 10am. It will then proceed to the Cenotaph via Llynfi Road and Talbot Street. On arrival at the Cenotaph, the Remembrance Service will commence, including the blessing of the wreaths. A two-minute silence will be observed at 11am and wreaths laid.
• Caerau – On Remembrance Sunday, a service will be held at St Cynfelins Church at 10.45am followed by a precession to the Caerau Memorial. A Remembrance service will commence upon arrival at the memorial at 10.50am, including the blessing of the wreaths. A two-minute silence will be observed at 11am and wreaths laid.
• Coychurch – On Remembrance Sunday, Coychurch Lower Community Council and St Crallo’s church in Coychurch will be holding a short act of Remembrance at the Williams Memorial Hall, starting at 10.50am with the national silence at 11am.
• Llangynwyd – At 10.30am on Friday, November 12, the Royal British Legion will lead the parade in single file from outside Llangynwyd Village Hall down to the cenotaph. The service will commence, including a blessing of the wreaths. At 11am there will be a two-minute silence and the laying of the wreaths.
• Cornelly – On Remembrance Sunday, a Remembrance service will be held at Mawdlam Church at 9.30am.
• Pencoed – On Remembrance Sunday, a Remembrance service will be held at the Cenotaph at 10.45am.
• Cefn Cribwr – On Remembrance Sunday, an act of Remembrance will be held at the village war memorial on Mynydd Bach Common at 10.55am.  
• Pyle - Pyle Community Council are holding a Remembrance Day Service on Sunday, November 14, at 10.30am at the Cenotaph in Kenfig Hill.
• Porthcawl – On Remembrance Sunday, a Service will be held at 10.30am in All Saints Church. The Standards will parade in the church before the start of the service at 10.25am and also at the War Memorial at 11am for the Sounding of the Last Post prior to the laying of the wreaths.

For more details, visit the council website .

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