Residents are invited to join Maldon Town Council in commemorating Remembrance Sunday with a wreath-laying service at the Town War Memorial in the High Street. 

Organised in partnership with the Royal British Legion, the service will be held at 10.50am on Sunday 12 November. 

The High Street will be closed to all traffic between Market Hill and West Square from 10am to 11.45am. Motorists will be diverted around the town, via Mill Road, Cross Road and Fambridge Road during this period. 

A spokesperson for Maldon Town Council said: "The closure is crucial to allow the parade and ceremony to take place. 

"We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause." 

Father Andrew Appiah, from St Mary's Church, will lead the service. It aims to provide an opportunity for the community to come together and pay tribute to those who "made the ultimate sacrifice for our country". 

The Last Post will be sounded by a bugler, a poignant reminder of those who have served and lost their lives. This will be followed by the Exhortation, to be read by the Mayor of Maldon, and moment of silence, allowing townspeople to reflect on the sacrifices made by servicemen and women. 

A drape of 5,000 poppies will be displayed on the Moot Hall. (Credit: Maldon Town Council)

The end of the silence will be marked by the Reveille, signifying the hope of a new day and the enduring spirit of those who served. 

Wreaths will be laid as a symbol of collective gratitude and remembrance. Those wishing to lay a wreath should report to the Royal British Legion Parade Marshal at the bus stop outside All Saints Church between 10.30 and 10.45am. 

The Kohima Epitaph will be read by representatives from Plume Academy and Maldon Court Preparatory School. It is set to be a poignant reminder of the courage of those who served, followed by singing the National Anthem and a heartfelt blessing. The event will close with a March Past.  

A drape of 5,000 poppies will be displayed on the Moot Hall. It was designed by Wendy Munnion and assembled by more than sixty volunteers. 

For more information about the event, call Maldon Town Council on 01621 857373 or visit the website.

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