Culture, Events & Entertainment, Wimborne | Posted on November 10th, 2025 | return to news
Wimborne remembers
Despite a grim weather forecast, there was a huge crowd for the annual Remembrance Parade in Wimborne Minster.
Despite a grim weather forecast, huge crowds lined the streets of Wimborne for the annual Remembrance Parade ahead of the service taking place in the Minster. It was conducted by the Revd William French, chaplain of Wimborne Royal British Legion assisted by clergy of the town.
The parade, led by the Mayor of Wimborne Minster, Cllr Jeff Hart, featured the Wessex Marching Band, with buglers from The Quarterjacks of Wimborne Marching Band.
Dignitaries attending included Vice Lord Lieutenant of Dorset, the Hon Charlotte Townshend, High Sheriff of Dorset Callum Bremner, Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick, Vikki Slade MP and Sir William Hanham.
The event was organised jointly by Wimborne Minster Town Council, the Wimborne branch of the Royal British Legion, and Wimborne Minster Church.
The 280 NATO Signal Squadron, travelled from their barracks in Stafford to take part in the day’s commemorations.
After the service, a wreath laying ceremony took place on the Minster Green watched by large crowds.
Please share post:
LATEST NEWS:
CHARITY OF THE YEAR 2025
Subscribe to the online magazine news letter
