Here’s where and when you can pay your respects across the Wakefield district as Remembrance Day honours the fallen
Services will be held across the district to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice serving their country.
Remembrance is a time to pay respects to those who lost their lives in the two world wars and subsequent conflicts, and Wakefield, Pontefract, Castleford and the surrounding area will pay tribute.
Coun Karl Johnson, Leader of Wakefield Council, said: “We must always remember those who have made huge sacrifices for our country and those who continue to do so.
“This is an impactful and important time of year, and I would encourage people to join us at the Festival of Remembrance to pay their respects.”
In Wakefield, people are invited to the War Memorial, opposite County Hall for 10.55am on Wednesday, November 11.
The Mayor, Coun Brian Moorhouse and children from Pinders Primary School, will lead the two-minute silence at 11am and lay wreaths.
On Remembrance Sunday, November 8, the annual Wreath Laying service will take place.
Those who wish to take part should come to the Cathedral West Door where the Parade will depart at 10.40am, to walk to the nearby War Memorial where the service will start at 10.55am.
On Friday, November 6, at 7pm, there will be a Festival of Remembrance Service in Wakefield Cathedral that is free and open to the public.
No tickets needed. People must be seated by 6.45pm.
Coun Brian Moorhouse, Mayor of Wakefield, said: “The Festival of Remembrance is an important occasion for us all to come together and ensure that the contributions of past and present personnel in our Armed Forces are always remembered.
"Everybody is welcome to join us.”
Other services being held across the district include:
Featherstone: Sunday, November 8, Remembrance Sunday, in partnership with the Royal British Legion, at 9.50am, muster at Featherstone Hotel. The Service of Remembrance will be held at 10.15am at Featherstone War Memorial Gardens. A Service of Remembrance will be held at 11am at St Thomas War Memorial.
On Wednesday, November 11 there will be a War Horse Memorial Service – a short service at 11am and wreath laying ceremony at the War Horse, followed by refreshments at Featherstone Community Centre. Parking is available at Featherstone Lions Rugby Club, followed by a short walk to the memorial.
Normanton: Sunday, November 8. The war memorial, Haw Hill Park. Parade meets at Normanton Town Hall at 10am. Parade departs at 10.20am. Parade arrives at Haw Hill Park at 10.25am. Service starts at 10.30am.
Road closures from 10am to around 10.30am: High Street from King Edward Street to the junction with Castleford Road including the junction at the top of Ashgap Lane, The Swan crossroads, Castleford Road.
Altofts: War memorial at Altofts Cemetary, Church Road. Parade assembles at cemetary gates at 11.35am. Parade departs at 11.38am with the service starting at 11.40am.
Castleford: Royal British Legion Castleford Branch: Sunday, November 8. Parade forms on Booth Street at 10.15am. At 10.45am, the parade marches to Castleford War Memorial. Act of Remembrance will take place at 11am, a two minute silence and wreath laying at the memorial on Powell Street. The parade will then march to All Saints Church, Church Street, for a short service before returning to Powell Street to take the salute.
South Kirkby and Moorthorpe: Remembrance Parade, Sunday, November 8. Meet at the Legion club for 10.30am. March along Stockingate to the memorial at South Kirkby Police Station for the Remembrance Service. Then parade along White Apron Street back to the Legion club for refreshments.
Road closures: Between 10.30am and 11.30am, a rolling rock block will be in place on Mill Lane, Stockingate and White Apron Street to allow the parade to take place safely.
Ossett: November 8: Come together at Trinity Church at 2.15pm . The service will be followed by a parade into Ossett town centre for a short act of Remembrance.