{"id":43590,"date":"2025-11-07T13:56:43","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T13:56:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/?p=43590"},"modified":"2025-11-07T13:56:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T13:56:43","slug":"bristol-to-come-together-as-one-city-for-remembrance-sunday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/2025\/11\/07\/bristol-to-come-together-as-one-city-for-remembrance-sunday\/","title":{"rendered":"Bristol to &#8216;come together as one city&#8217; for Remembrance Sunday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Rememberance-Sunday-Bristol-Parade-2022-crop.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43623\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:700px;height:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Rememberance-Sunday-Bristol-Parade-2022-crop.jpg 700w, https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Rememberance-Sunday-Bristol-Parade-2022-crop-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Rememberance-Sunday-Bristol-Parade-2022-crop-640x366.jpg 640w, https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Rememberance-Sunday-Bristol-Parade-2022-crop-681x389.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Remembrance Service Bristol Parade (Picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.bristol.gov.uk\/press-releases\/ec6a2157-4652-488b-847b-369cbe590286\/remembrance-sunday-commemorations-in-bristol\">Bristol City Council<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preparations are underway to prepare Colston Avenue for a service at the cenotaph on November 9 to commemorate Remembrance Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Military groups, cadets and veterans will walk from College Green to the Cenotaph at around 10:25am, in time to observe the national two-minute silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A message shared by the Leader of Bristol City Council, Cllr Tony Dyer, stressed the importance of unity ahead of the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis Remembrance Sunday we come together as one city \u2013 honouring the bravery of those who served and recognising how our shared future depends on community, unity and kindness,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOver the next few days, our nation\u2019s flags will be displayed and worn \u2013 a symbol of the sacrifices made by people from all of our city\u2019s diverse communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIn Bristol we believe in standing shoulder to shoulder across every background, identity and belief. Let us remember with gratitude, act with compassion, and build a city where everyone is welcomed, safe and valued.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Remembrance Sunday 2025<br> \ud83d\udccdCenotaph, City Centre<br> \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Sunday 09 Nov<br> \ud83d\udc65 Public welcome to observe parade &amp; service<br> \ud83d\udea7 Significant Central Road closures 05:00\u201313:00 may cause disruption<br> \u2139\ufe0f Order of Service &amp; Road Info: \ud83d\udc47<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jvEcy6NBYo\">https:\/\/t.co\/jvEcy6NBYo<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mVwL83olbz\">pic.twitter.com\/mVwL83olbz<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bristol Lord Mayor (@brislordmayor) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/brislordmayor\/status\/1986056185728975273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 5, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cllr Henry Michallat, Lord Mayor of Bristol, said \u201cWe hope that the residents of Bristol will join us to honour and reflect on those who gave their lives defending our freedoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt is important to take time to remember the lives lost during conflict. As a city, we come together in unity to reflect on those who have sacrificed their lives for peace.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There will be multiple road closures as a result of the service. To see if your journey will be disrupted check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bristol.gov.uk\/council\/councillors-and-the-lord-mayor\/lord-mayor-of-bristol\/annual-civic-services\">Bristol City Council website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Preparations are underway to prepare Colston Avenue for a service at the cenotaph on November 9 to commemorate Remembrance Sunday. Military groups, cadets and veterans will walk from College Green to the Cenotaph at around 10:25am, in time to observe the national two-minute silence. 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