The Armistice was an agreement to end the fighting of the First World War as a prelude to peace negotiations and began on the 11th November 1918 at 11am .
On Saturday 11th November 2023 at 11am, the Town Council will be holding a short service at the flag pole in Pier Street/Station Approach to mark Armistice Day and to remember the people who lost their lives in wars around the world. The flag will be lowered to half-mast followed by two minutes silence and prayers. All are welcome to attend.