A church service on Saturday 9 November will honour the fallen Indian soldiers of World War I and World War II. The service will include readings, prayers, and reflections to pay tribute to the pivotal contributions of the Indian soldiers during both wars where a combined total of 4 million brave soldiers served.
On Sunday 10 November shortly before 11am, the Mayor of Cambridge, Cllr Baiju Thittala, will be part of a procession from Station Road to the war memorial on Hills Road, where a wreath will be laid. Representatives of different organisations, including the Armed Forces and the Royal British Legion, will then take part in a commemorative service at the memorial.
At the same time, the Deputy Mayor of Cambridge, Cllr Dinah Pounds, will join a procession to the county, city and University of Cambridge’s annual service of remembrance at Great St Mary’s Church. Residents can listen to live coverage of this from 10.30am on Sunday on Cambridge 105 Radio.
Both services will pause at 11am for two minutes’ silence which will be observed across the country.
Additionally, on Monday 11 November a two-minute silence will be observed outside the Guildhall at 11am, accompanied by a speech to commemorate Armistice Day.
Cllr Baiju Thittala said: “Remembrance Day is a time to honour and remember those who made sacrifices and to reflect on the lessons of the past. It is also a time to remember those who have been affected and continue to be affected by war and conflict across the world.
“It is a privilege to be representing Cambridge on such an important day as we come together as a city and as a country in remembrance.”