Daventry Remembrance

Daventry Town Council supported by the Royal British Legion invite members of the public to the annual Remembrance Day Parade and Service. This takes place on the Sunday closest to the 11th of November to commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women involved in the two world wars and later conflicts.

The parade, led by the parade master, steps off at approximately 10.30am from outside the Argos store on Daventry High Street and processes along the High Street to the War Memorial via Abbey Street. The parade consists of Councillors, Civic Dignitaries, local standard Bearers, veterans, service personnel and local organisations and community groups, including the Scouts, Brownies, and Guides.

The public are invited to gather safely on the path opposite the War Memorial to participate in a short service to include the calling of the Roll of Honour and laying of wreaths by local dignitaries, members of the Royal British Legion, and community groups, where the Last Post will be performed, and the two-minute silence is observed.

Following the short service at the War Memorial, the parade will march to the Holy Cross Church, for the Remembrance Day Service, led by Daventry Churches Together. All members of the public are invited to attend the Remembrance Day Service, which commences at 11:30am.

• Event: Daventry Remembrance Parade & Service
• Date: Sunday 10th November 2024
• Time: 10am for parade to depart at 10.30am (approx.)
• Meeting Point: Daventry High Street - outside Argos
• Parade: along High street onto Abbey Street to the War Memorial
• Wreaths: Wreaths will be laid along the wall at the bottom of the steps and will be repositioned at the War Memorial after the service by Daventry Town Council.
• Church Service: 11.30am at Holy Cross Church, Church Walk, Daventry - all are very welcome to attend

Additional Information:

The following road closures will be in place on Remembrance Sunday:

• High Street will be closed to the public from 9am and will remain closed for the duration of the parade.
• Market Square, New Street and Abbey Street will be closed to the public from 10am on Remembrance Sunday for the duration of the parade.

For more details visit The Royal British Legion Website

"Dear Veterans & Serving Personnel of Daventry, polish your medal's, place you headdress on with pride and join myself and many other proud men and women as we parade through our town this Remembrance Sunday in honour of the fallen, form up and be fell in out side Argos for 1015hrs. Now and forever, we remember.

Residents of Daventry, you are cordially invited to join us in for a solemn tribute March in honour of our fallen heroes. Your presence is a tribute to their sacrifice. Let us unite in remembrance. Their dreams became your tomorrows all they would ask is that you should never forget what they gave."

W01 RSM O'Brien, Aidan - Regimental Sergeant Major

Please click here for a copy of the Daventry Remembrance Service Sheet.

On Monday, 11^th November 2024, at 11am, a short service will also take place to mark Armistice Day at the brick gazebo at the top of Sheaf Street, outside the Post Office

Photo credits: with thanks to John Barnstable for taking photos at our Remembrance Parade over the years. Other Photo credits AJ Green (DTC)