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MARCH TOWN REMEMBRANCE – 2025
5 Jan 25
Reference:
- A. The Royal British Legion Handbook for Ceremonial and Services dated 2021.
BLUF: The aim of this instruction is to, enable all those taking part to deliver the March Town Remembrance events successfully.
Introduction
- On behalf of the Mayor, the citizens of March and the Armed Forces Organisations (AFOs), March Town Council (MTC) will organise the 2025 Remembrance events in accordance with reference A, supported by members of the March Branch Royal British Legion (RBL).
- Remembrance is a national opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life. Remembrance is NOT about glorifying war.
- Please be aware, the people organising, delivering or taking part receive NO funding and are ALL volunteers, all of whom contribute a lot of time, effort and hard work to make these events a success.
- These events would not run without the support of March Town Council, Reverent Andrew Smith, the Armed Forces community, uniformed services, the March clubs & organisations that take part, the Lions, March Brass 2000 and people of March. March Town Remembrance is a real “Community” event.
- March Town Sunday Remembrance Parade – 9 Nov 25. All March organisations are invited to participate within this event, especially the serving and veterans. The Main Events List (MEL) is at Annex A with wreath positioning diagram at Annex B. the outline timings are:
- 0900hrs. The Parade musters within Sainsbury's car park.
- 0930hrs. The Parade moves to St Peter's Church.
- 0945hrs. Service of Remembrance at St Peter's Church.
- 1030hrs. The Parade departs St Peter's Church and moves to March Town Centre.
- 1055hrs. Act of Remembrance and Wreath Ceremony at the Town War Memorial.
- Armistice Day Parade – 11 Nov 25. All AFO's standard bearers, escorts, veterans and civil dignitaries are invited to muster at 1050hrs in Gray's Lane to the side of the War Memorial to form the Armistice Parade, the MEL is at Annex C.
Detailed Tasks
- March Town Council (MTC). Are requested to:
- March Detachment of the Army Cadet Force. Support the March Town Sunday Remembrance parade by:
- Take part within both events.
- Fund the road closures.
- Provide the indemnity insurance for both events.
- Host the Deputy Lieutenant (DL).
- Host the United States Visiting Forces (USVF) Officer.
- Host parade personnel at the Rookswood Club after the parade.
- Nominating a Cadet to collect the DLL's wreath.
- 1220 (March) Squadron of the Air Training Corps. Support the March Town Sunday Remembrance parade by:
10. Standard Bearers and Escorts. Are requested to:
- Present the DLL with a wreath.
- Nominating a cadet to present the Normandy Veterans wreath.
- Nominating a cadet to re-position the wreaths at the war memorial.
- Present a wreath during the wreath laying ceremony.
- Provide first responder (First Aid) cover for their contingent.
- Providing a marching band to lead the parade.
- Nominate a cadet to re-position the wreaths at the war memorial.
- Present a wreath during the wreath laying ceremony.
- Provide first responder (First Aid) cover for their contingent.
- Military, to take part within the Armistice parade.
- All to take part within the March Town Sunday Remembrance Parade.
- Reverend Smith. You are requested to:
- Lead the Act of Remembrance within both events.
- Deliver a Remembrance service at St Peter's Church from 0950-1030hrs, 9 Nov 25.
- Allow the Ladies Section of the Royal British Legion to take the collection, 9 Nov 25.
- Ensure the DLL and guest have allocated seats, 9 Nov 25.
- Ensure the USVF Officer and guest have allocated seats, 9 Nov 25.
- Brass 2000. Are requested to:
- Participate within the March Town Sunday Remembrance Parade, 9 Nov 25.
- Provide a Bugler for the Armistice Day Parade, 11 Nov 25.
- March Lions. Are requested to provide the speaker system for the 9 Nov 25. Coordinating Instructions
- Dress. Participants should wear, dress of office, uniforms, official decorations and issued medals.
- Medical. A First Aid Instructor has volunteered to be our First Responder (medical cover) for those on parade, Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue will also provide a First Responder. Any other medical required is to be requested by ringing 999.
- Risk Assessment. The Risk Assessments can be found at Annex E.
- Wreaths. Wreaths can be ordered from Mrs Kay Larham, 07908009378, klarham@yahoo.co.uk at a cost of £28.50. Those presenting a Wreath are to settle any payments before the 8 Nov 25. Wreaths can be collected from the Rookswood Club Sat 8 Nov 25 from 1130-1400hrs.
- Wreath names. Those presenting a wreath are to pass their details to the Parade Marshal by telephone,07557279841, E Mail, spence747@hotmail.com, PM via FB or F2F by 6 Nov 25.
- Publicity. The MAFF will fund the Remembrance posters.
- Live Video feed. Gemma & Jamie Offer will be live feeding both parades via Facebook.
- FACEBOOK. The March Town Remembrance Parade page can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/500984706594423/
- Communicating the event to the public. All the local newspapers, Discovering March and social media will be publishing details of our Remembrance events. We have taken every reasonable step to inform as many residents and businesses of March about the events.
- Residents letter. A copy of the Residents letter can be found at Annex F.
Command and Control
- Traffic Control http://cbrownsupportservices.co.uk are providing the road closures.
- Road Closures. The Road Closure application was submitted to Cambridge County Highways on 5 Jan 25.
- Liability Insurance. The Royal British Legion provide the liability insurance.
- Security Precautions. The security precautions can be found at Annex F. Contingent Commanders are to ensure they understand them and able to enforce them in the unlikely event of an incident.
- 2023 Post review. A post review is available on request.
- Public Military Event (PME). Armed forces units taking part are to submit their PME application into their chain of command.
- Command.
- Parade Marshal (PM) – Lt Col (Retd) Nigel “Spence” Spencer MBE.
- Deputy Parade Marshal (DPM) - Mark Wilding.
- Wreaths Commander – WO1 Nobby Hall RE
- Standards Commander – TBC.
- Rookswood Club. All those taking part within the parade are invited to the Rookswood Club after the parade.
Summary
- 26. Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday have been major events within the Town's calendar for decades. Hopefully this instruction guarantees the success of both events. We would like to thank all of you who make this event happen every year.
(Signed on original)
Lt Col (Retd) N G Spencer MBE
March Town Council
Parade Marshal
Annexes:
- March Sunday Remembrance Parade – Car park – St Peter's church
- March Sunday Remembrance Parade – St Peter's church service
- March Sunday Remembrance Parade – St Peter's church – March Town Centre
- March Sunday Remembrance Parade – March Town Centre
- Wreath laying diagram.
- Armistice Day Parade MEL.
- Risk Assessments.
- Residents letter.
- Security procedures.
MARCH TOWN SUNDAY REMEMBRANCE PARADE – CAR PARK – ST PETER'S CHURCH
| Ser | Time | Activity | OIC | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0900 | The Parade musters within Sainsbury car park. | PM DPM | Organisations taking part are to form in their parade positions. |
| 2 | 0905 | Wreath laying rehearsals for ACF & 1220 wreath positioners. | PM Spr May | War Memorial |
| 3 | 0905 | Rehearsals, route walk for 1220 Sqn band | DPM | |
| 4 | 0910 | Report into the PM that the route is clear and we have permission to step off. | DPM | |
| 5 | 0915 | DPM reports route clear to PM | DPM | |
| 6 | 0915 | Parade forms up as: 1220 (March) Squadron Air Training Corps band PM DLL Mayor Town Councillors Fenland District Councillor's Wreath Layers Standards & Escorts The Parade Serving Members of the British Armed Forces Royal British Legion | This year will be the same order as when we leave the St Peter's church so save any confusion. |
42 Engineer Regiment (Geographical) Fenland Sappers Royal Anglian Regiment March Veteran’s Breakfast Club Cambridgeshire Constabulary HMP Whitemoor Officers March Fire & Rescue Service East of England Ambulance Service Army Cadet Force Wheelchairs British Red Cross St John Ambulance March WVS Churches Together Caldwell Masonic Lodge Stone Cross Lodge Locomotive Lodge The Knights of Round Table March Lions Club Rotary Club of March The Probus Club Middle Level Watermans Club March Cruising Club Scouts March District Guides March Academy Football Club March Town United FC March Bears
8 As we pass the War Memorial contingent commanders give “EYES RIGHT” and salute.
9 Once pass they give “EYES FRONT”
MARCH TOWN SUNDAY REMEMBRANCE PARADE – CHURCH SERVICE
| Ser | Time | Activity | OIC | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0930 | The Parade arrives at St Peter's church. | PM | Enter St Peter's for the Remembrance Service |
| 2 | 0935 | The Standards & Escorts form a guard at the main entrance of St Peter's church | Mark Towell | |
| 3 | 0940 | The parade enters the church | ||
| 4 | 0945 | The Standards line up within the church. | PM | |
| 5 | The Standards will lay their Standards on the alter. | Padre | ||
| 6 | 1015 | DPM to inspect the parade area around the War Memorial and ensure the parade area is clear. |  | DPM to brief Brian Parker to keep the area clear that the dignitaries, wreath layers and band will use. |
| 7 | 1025 | During the last hymn, the Standards are to be collected and lined up in the aisle. | March the Standards & Standards out of church | |
| 8 | 1030 | The parade leaves St Peter's church |
MARCH TOWN SUNDAY REMEMBRANCE PARADE – ST PETER'S CHURCH – MARCH TOWN CENTRE
| Ser | Time | Activity | OIC | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1025 | Parade forms up as: 1220 Band PM Deputy Lord Lieutenant (DLL) Mayor Padre Town Councillors Fenland District Councillor's Wreath Layers Standards & Escorts The Parade Serving Members Royal British Legion 42 Engineer Regiment (Geographical) Fenland Sappers Royal Anglian Regiment March Veteran's Breakfast Club Cambridgeshire Constabulary HMP Whitemoor Officers March Fire & Rescue Service East of England Ambulance Service Army Cadet Force Wheelchairs | PM | 1220 Band form up on the road facing the town centre. Church entrance |
| TBC | ||||
4 “BAND READY” PM
5 “PARADE BY THE RIGHT QUICK MARCH” PM
British Red Cross St John Ambulance March WVS Churches Together Caldwell Masonic Lodge Stone Cross Lodge Locomotive Lodge The Knights of Round Table March Lions Club Rotary Club of March The Probus Club Middle Level Watermans Club March Cruising Club Scouts March District Guides March Academy Football Club March Town United FC March Bears
2 “PARADE” “PARADE SHUN” PM
3 “STANDARD BEARERS” “CARRY STANDARDS” PM
MARCH TOWN SUNDAY REMEMBRANCE PARADE – MARCH TOWN CENTRE
The Parade Marshal will usher the Padre, DLL, Mayor & President into position on the road behind the lamppost Lions Speaker Set up facing the War Memorial at the lamp post
Lions Speaker Set up facing the War Memorial at the lamp post
| Ser | Time | Activity | OIC | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1220 Band will lead the parade to the end of the bus stop and then wheel the parade back towards the War Memorial. | 1220 Band | They are to keep to the left side of the road at ALL times. | |
| 2 | The Standards & Escorts will break from the parade and turn left into Grays Lane after crossing the bridge. Mark Towell reforms the S & E into one rank with the RBL Standard at the front facing WH Smiths. | TBC | The Parade Marshal will give the command to Mark to “March on the Standards” | |
| 3 | The DLL, Padre, Mayor and President of the March RBL breaks from the parade and will be positioned by the Parade Marshal by the lamp post facing the War Memorial. | PM | ||
| 4 | The dignitaries and wreath layers follow the standards and are then put into their position. | WO1 Hall | ||
| 5 | As the first youth organisation passes the War Memorial they are turned left along the line of the three flags and start forming ranks. | DPM | ||
| 6 | The remainder of the parade follows 1220 Band. | |||
| 7 | The RBL will be halted in line with the side of the War Memorial. | PM | They do NOT follow 1220 Band up Grays Lane. | |
| 8 | The rest of the parade will fill behind the RBL and then up the road. | PM | ||
MARCH TOWN SUNDAY REMEMBRANCE PARADE – FINAL PARADE POSITION
| Ser | Time | Activity | OIC | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | “March on the Standards” | PM | ||
| 28 | “Sir” Standard Bearers carry standards | TBC | ||
| 29 | “Standards, by the left, quick march” | TBC | ||
| 30 | Standards halt" | TBC | ||
| 31 | “Standards will advance, right turn” | TBC | ||
| 32 | Prayer | Padre | ||
| 33 | Last Post | March Brass 2000 | On the first chime of the clock the “Last Post” is to be played or the PM will indicate. | |
| 34 | Contingent Commanders wearing headdress should salute on the first to last note of the Last Post then dip their heads. | The Parade | ||
| 35 | On the first note of the “LAST POST” standards to the dip. | Standards | ||
| 36 | Exhortation They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning. We will remember them" | The President of March Branch of the Royal British Legion, Mr Peter Mitchell | Everyone – We will remember them | |
| 37 | Two minutes silence | |||
| 38 | Kohima | The President of March Branch of | ||
When you go home tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow we gave our today the Royal British Legion, Mr Peter Mitchell
39 Reveille MB2000
40 Standards to lift Standards
42 “PARADE STAND AT EASE” PM
GROUP 1
GROUP 2 (6)
48 2 Rt Hon Steve Barclay MP “Presenting a wreath on behalf of The MP for North East Cambridgeshire Rt Hon Steve Barclay
50 4 Fenland District Council Vice Chairman Councillor Sam Clark “Presenting a wreath on behalf of Fenland District Council, Chairman Councillor Sam Clark ”
51 5 Cllr Stefan Fisher “Presenting a wreath on behalf of Reform UK Cllr Stefan Fisher.”
41 ‘ORDER STANDARDS’ PM
43 Sapper May will move to the outside of the War Memorial and direct people to their wreath laying position. PM PM to brief Sapper May
44 Wreath laying ceremony As your name or organisation is announced you should make your way to the wreath line, take your position so that you are facing the War Memorial. Once all the people within your wreath group are in position the Parade Marshal will announce “Present wreaths” Together, you should take one step forward, then together lay your wreath. Take one step back and pause, if the wreath bearer is wearing uniform, then the wreath bearer is to salute. Persons not in uniform should make a short bow. Pause, then together right turn and walk back to your parade position. There is no rush, please take your time.
45 Cpl Shutler with the wreath is to march out to the DL and present the wreath to the DL, then march back to their position. Again, there is no rush, please take your time. WO1 Hall
47 1 Deputy Lieutenant Chris Parkhouse “Presenting a wreath on behalf of His Majesty the King, Deputy Lieutenant Chris Parkhouse Presenting the wreath to him is Cpl Shutler
49 3 The Mayor “Presenting a wreath on behalf of the people of March The Mayor, Cllr Andrew Woolard
52 6 Cllr Jan French “Presenting a wreath on behalf of Conservative Party Cllr Jan French”
53 7 Martyn Balmont “Presenting a wreath on behalf of Labour Party Martyn Balmont”
55 “Present Wreaths”
56 8 Toni Truluck-Burns “Presenting a wreath on behalf of The Royal British Legion, March Branch Toni Truluck-Burns”
57 9 Sally Litchfield “Presenting a wreath on behalf of
GROUP THREE (2 people)
March Royal British Legion Ladies Section Sally Litchfield”
58 “Present Wreaths”
GROUP FOUR (10 People)
59 10/1 Maj Charles Jones RE Officer Commanding 14 Geographic Squadron RE 42 Engineer Regiment (Geographic) “Presenting a wreath on behalf of 42 Engineer Regiment (Geo) Maj Charles Jones RE
60 11/2 Sapper Cameron May Presenting a wreath on behalf of 49 EOD & Search Sqn Spr May”
61 12/3 Mr Dez Pritchard “Presenting a wreath on behalf of The Grenadier Guards Guardsman Pritchard”
62 13/4 Kay Larham “Presenting a wreath on behalf of The Anglian Regiment Kay Larham”
63 14/4 Mark Sands “Presenting a wreath on behalf of Royal Artillery Association Mark Sands
64 15/5 “Presenting a wreath on behalf of The Fenland Sappers wreath layer
65 16/6 Richard Ward Presenting a wreath on behalf of Royal tank Regiment Richard Ward”
67 18/8 Sylvia Keane Presenting a wreath on behalf of the National Service RAF Sylvia Keane
6 19/9 Paul Larham “Presenting a wreath on behalf of the Merchant Navy Paul Larham”
67 20/10 Tanya Miller “Presenting a wreath on behalf of Fenland Farmers” Tanya Miller
GROUP FIVE (11 People)
69 21/1 Cdt Crofts “Presenting a wreath on behalf of March Army Cadet Force Cadet Crofts”
70 22/2 Cadet Templar Presenting a wreath on behalf of 1220 (March) Air Training Corps Cadet Templar
71 24/3 Dennis Feary “Presenting a wreath on behalf of PO Feary and the crew of Submarine H49 Dennis Feary”
73 26/5 Dennis Feary “Presenting a wreath on behalf of The Suffolk Regiment Dennis Feary
68 “Present Wreaths”
72 25/4 Paige Bradbury “Presenting a wreath on behalf of The Royal Marines and Sgt Bradbury Paige Bradbury
66 17/7 Jonathan R Farmer Presenting a wreath on behalf of the Legion of Frontiersmen Jonathan R Farmer
74 27/6 Sgt Proud “Presenting a wreath on behalf of Normandy Veterans Sgt Proud”
75 28/7 Maureen Walters “Presenting a wreath on behalf of March Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Club Maureen Walters”
76 29/8 William Perrin “Presenting a wreath on behalf of March Armed Forces Hub Willian Perrin William is a WW2 Royal Navy Veteran”
77 30/9 Sylvia Keane “Presenting a wreath on behalf of National Service Royal Air Force Association Sylvia Keane”
78 31/10 Ricky Howlett “Presenting a wreath on behalf of The Anglian Regiment Ricky Howlett” Ricky is the son of Barry Howlett who was Mayor of March, a WO2 in the Anglian Regiment and the March Town Parade Marshal for 22 years and sadly passed away this year.
80 “Present wreaths”
79 32/11 Liz Wright “Presenting a wreath on behalf of all the animals killed during conflict Liz Wright
GROUP SIX (11 People)
81 32/1 Governor Dave Watson “Presenting a wreath on behalf of HMP Whitemoor, Governor Dave Watson”
82 33/2 TBC “Presenting a wreath on behalf of Cambridgeshire Constabulary Wreath presenter
83 34/3 Officer Woodsby “Presenting a wreath on behalf of The Prison Officers’ Association, Officer Woodsby
84 35/4 Firefighter Leconte “Presenting a wreath on behalf of Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service Firefighter Leconte
85 36/5 Karen Pocock “Presenting a wreath on behalf of East of England Ambulance Service Karen Pocock”
86 37/6 Mr Alistair McGoff. “Presenting a wreath on behalf of St John Ambulance March Mr Alistair McGoff”
87 38/6 Jonh Roberts “Presenting a wreath on behalf of The Caldwell Masonic Lodge. Worshipful Master John Roberts
88 39/7 Worshipful Brother Russell Octave. “Presenting a wreath on behalf of Stone Cross Masonic Lodge Worshipful Brother Russell Octave”
89 40/8 Bro Rod MacGregor “Presenting a wreath on behalf of The Locomotive Lodge March Brother Rod MacGregor”
90 41/9 Lions President Ruth Martin “Presenting a wreath on behalf of The March Lions, President Ruth Martin
91 42/10 TBC “Presenting a wreath on behalf of The March Probus Club
92 43/11 President John Lattimore “Presenting a wreath on behalf of The Rotary Club of March President John Lattimore”
GROUP SEVEN (13 People)
93 44/1 Dave Storey Presenting a wreath on behalf of Friends of March Railway Station Dave Storey
94 45/2 Maisy Jay Jones accompanied by Angela Mayes Presenting a wreath on behalf of March Museum Maisy Jay Jones
95 46/3 Savannah Watson “Presenting a wreath on behalf of Friends of Rings End Nature Reserve Savannah Watson”
96 47/4 Derek Siddaway “Presenting a wreath on behalf of Can’t Sing Choir Derek Siddaway”
97 48/5 Secretary John Copplin “Presenting a wreath on behalf of the Middle Level Watermans Club Secretary John Copplin”
99 50/7 Derek Rutter “Presenting a wreath on behalf of Churches Together Derek Rutter”
100 51/8 Margaret Bishop “Presenting a wreath on behalf of Friends of March Library Margaret Bishop”
101 52/9 Zoe Philips “Presenting a wreath on behalf of FACT Community Transport Zoe Philips
102 53/10 Mark Oakerbee “Presenting a wreath on behalf of FACT Community Hub Mark Oakerbee
103 54/11 Norman Poole “Presenting a wreath on behalf of Aria Court Care Home Normand Poole”
104 55/12 Frances Murray “Presenting a wreath on behalf of March in Bloom Frances Murray”
105 56/13 Chairman Clive Freeman “Presenting a wreath on behalf of Bramley Line Heritage Railway Trust Chairman Clive Freeman”
GROUP EIGHT (12 People)
107 55/1 Issac Sinclair “Presenting a wreath on behalf of The Scouts Issac Sinclair
“Present wreaths”
106 “Present wreaths”
98 49/6 John Prentice “Presenting a wreath on behalf of March Cruising Club John Prentice”
108 56/2 “Presenting a wreath on behalf of March District Guides
109 57/3 Emily Hall “Presenting a wreath on behalf of March Academy Football Club Emily Hall
107 58/4 Neil Wilson “Presenting a wreath on behalf of March Town Football Club Neil Wilson”
108 59/5 Indie Finch “Presenting a wreath on behalf of March Youths Football Club Indie Finch
109 60/6 Alegra Molner “Presenting a wreath on behalf of March Town Hockey Club Alegra Molner”
110 61/7 Danni Ward “Presenting a wreath on behalf of March Bears Rugby Club Danni Ward”
111 62/8 Jack Ranger “Presenting a wreath on behalf of March Bears minis and juniors Jack Ranger”
113 64/9 Ian Liversedge “Presenting a wreath on behalf of March Cricket Club Ian Liversedge”
114 65/10 Indie Finch “Presenting a wreath on behalf of March Town Youth FC Indie Finch”
115 66/11 Rob Phipps “Presenting a wreath on behalf of West End Park Junior Park Run Rob Phipps”
116 67/12 Casper Harley “Presenting a wreath on behalf of RKA Kickboxing Academy Casper Harley”
GROUP NINE (10 People)
118 68/1 Brian Gowler “Presenting a wreath on behalf of ” Rookswood Club Brian Gowler”
120 70/2 Kim Harrison “Presenting a wreath on behalf of K Rolfe Funeral Directors Kim Harrison”
121 71/3 Simon Whittaker “Presenting a wreath on behalf of Smurfitt West rock Simon Whittaker”
122 72/3 Jaqueline Nicholson “Presenting a wreath on behalf of G’s Beetroot Jaqueline Nicholson”
124 74/4 Gemma Barrett “Presenting a wreath on behalf of Ivy Reign Hair & Beauty Salon Gemma Barrett”
125 75/5 Marie Ashmore “Presenting a wreath on behalf of Tesco’s Marie Ashmore”
126 76/6 Jack Gordon “Presenting a wreath on behalf of Freedom Leisure Jack Gordon”
117 “Present wreaths”
128 78/7 Jordan Allen “Presenting a wreath on behalf of Landmark Toilet Solutions Jordan Allen”.
129 79/8 Andrew Wilding “Presenting a wreath on behalf of Acole plumbing Andrew Wilding”
131 81/10 Emma Cole “Presenting a wreath on behalf of Estafest Emma Cole”
132 “Present wreaths”
134 “PARADE” “PARADE SHUN” PM
135 “STANDARDS, CARRY STANDARDS” PM
136 Final Blessing Revd Smith
137 “BAND GENERAL SALUTE” PM Only Officers commanding contingents should salute. BRASS 2000 please play The National Anthem after the word of command “BAND GENERAL SALUTE”
138 PM will report into the DLL. PM
139 “MARCH OFF THE STANDARDS” PM
140 “Sir” TBC
141 Standard Bearers Left Turn TBC
142 “By the left, quick march” TBC
143 Standards halt” TBC
144 “PARADE” “FALL OUT” PM
145 All those who have taken part are invited back to the Rookswood Club home of the March Branch of the Royal British Legion.
130 80/9 Matthew Cole “Presenting a wreath on behalf of Coles Kitchen Matthew Cole”
133 I would now like to call upon the DL to say a few work, sir please
WREATH LAYING
When your name is called out make you way to the Union Flag. Line yourself up either side on the Union Flag then wait. Once the order “Present Wreaths” is given you should walk/march forward and Halt one step back from the War Memorial then lay your wreath on the floor/first step standing it on its end. Take one step back and pause. If the wreath bearer is wearing Uniform then wreath bearer is to salute, right turn and march off. Persons not in uniform should make a short bow then turn to the right, march off. Please don't rush this Then make your way back to your parade position. Sgt Dillion and Cdt Ben Herring will re-position the wreaths before the Parade Marshal starts calling out the next wreath layers names.
ARMISTICE PARADE 11 NOV 25
Armistice parade final position
| Ser | Time | Activity | Who | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1045 | The parade musters in Greys Lane | PM | Briefing by PM |
| 2 | 1050 | “PARADE, PARADE SHUN”“CARRY STANDARDS” | PM | |
| 1052 | Padre, Mayor takes post. | PM will prompt | ||
| 1054 | Councillors take post | |||
| 1056 | “PARADE, BY THE LEFT QUICK MARCH”“PARADE HALT”“THE PARADE WILL ADVANCE, LEFT TURN” | PM | ||
| 1058 | Prayer | Revd | ||
| 1100 | Last Post | Nigel Sutterby | First strike of the Town clock | |
| 1102 | Exhortation | RBL President | ||
| 1104 | 2 mins silence | All | ||
| 1106 | Kohima | RBL President | ||
| 1108 | Mayor presents wreath | Mayor | ||
| 1110 | “PARADE”“MOVE TO THE LEFT IN THREES”“LEFT TURN”“BY THE RIGHT, QUICK MARCH” | PM | ||
| 1112 | Mayor, Padre, President leaves the parade | DPM | Mayor & dignitaries follow | |
| 1113 | PM salutes and marches off | PM | ||
| 1114 | “PARADE FALL OUT” | PM |
SECURITY PRECAUTIONS
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/recognising-the-terrorist-threat/recognising-the-terrorist-threat
1. Introduction. In the unlikely event, there is a security incident the instructions within this Annex are to adhered too. Contingent commanders should read the information contained within the link so we all know what to do. The PM and Deputy Parade Marshal have incident management training and experience, they also have plans in place to manage a security situation.
All Incident Response will follow JESIP principles.
2. Designated Areas:
- Incident Control Points (ICP). A designated point where the Police, Parade Marshal and emergency service personnel will co-ordinated any response from. Only incident commanders should enter this area. There are two ICPs:
- (1). ICP 1. The Police Station
- (2). ICP 2. Sainsburys car park.
- Muster Points, Location where the parade will move too if an incident Occurs. The Deputy Parade Marshal is responsible for controlling the muster point, people leaving and arriving, there are three Muster points:
- (1). Muster Point 1. The bandstand, West End Park.
- (2). Muster Point 2. Cornerstone car park
- (3). Muster Point 3. Sainsbury car park.
- Rendezvous Points (RVP). Locations where the emergency services meet with the Police and Parade Marshal are:
(1). RVP 1. The vehicle park in front of the Police Station
(2). RVP 2. The car park to the side of the library.
(3). RVP 3. Oxbow crescent.
3. Helicopter Landing Site (HLS). West End Park
4. Pre-Parade Inspection
- The PM and DPM will check the whole route including the Muster areas for suspicious packages prior to the parade (Op WIDEAWAKE). Anything suspicious will be reported to the Police, if this happens the parade will not go ahead until cleared to do so by the Police.
- The Parade Marshal will ensure the route is closed off at least 15 mins before the parade to ensure the route from the car park to the church are free of obstructions. If the route is not clear and the road junctions not secure (blocked off) the parade will not start.
- The Parade Marshal is to ensure a first line medically team are in attendance before the parade starts. In the event of an incident, they are to provide first line assistance, second line is to be requested by ringing 999.
- The Emergency Services have been informed there is a parade happening within March and they have a copy and understand the route closure plan.
- A final Risk Assessments inspection will be conducted by Parade Marshal and Deputy Parade Marshal on the morning of the parade.
- The Parade Marshal and Deputy Parade Marshal are to ensure all the roads are closed before starting the parade.
5. During the Events
- If there is any threat or accident during the event the whole parade under the direction of the contingent commanders are to move to a nominated muster point, hold and account for their people and wait for further direction from the Police. People should not leave the muster area, we will need to account for all our people.
- The PM will decide which Muster point is to be used dependant of the incident.
- The PM or Police may require assistance is dealing with an incident from those on parade such as medically trained personnel, route clearers or route markers, thus everyone should remain in the muster point for their own safety and ready to provide assistance.
6. Actions on:
- Bomb or IED. As per link, Threat low as route will be checked prior to the event.
- Vehicle attack. As per the link. Threat LOW as route will be closed 15 mins before the parade.
- Firearms or weapons attacks. Please read as we believe this is our most likely threat (Weapons attack). The ‘STAY SAFE’ principles tell you some simple actions to consider at an incident and the information that armed officers may need in the event of a weapons or firearm attack:
7. RUN
- if you can.
- Consider the safest options
- Is there a safe route? RUN if not HIDE
- Can you get there without exposing yourself to greater danger?
- Insist others leave with you
- Leave belongings behind
8. HIDE
- If you cannot RUN, HIDE.
- Find cover from gunfire
- If you can see the attacker, they may be able to see you
- Cover from view does not mean you are safe, bullets go through glass, brick, wood and metal.
- Find cover from gunfire e.g. substantial brickwork / heavy reinforced walls.
- Be aware of your exits.
- Try not to get trapped.
- Be quiet, silence your phone and turn off vibrate.
- Lock / barricade yourself in.
- Move away from the door.
9. TELL
- Call 999 - What do the police need to know?
- If you cannot speak or make a noise listen to the instructions given to you by the call taker.
- Location - Where are the suspects?
- Direction - Where did you last see the suspects?
- Descriptions – Describe the attacker, numbers, features, clothing, weapons etc.
- Further information – Casualties, type of injury, building information, entrances, exits, hostages etc.
- Stop other people entering the building if it is safe to do so
10. After the event
- As normal all the contingent commanders will be asked for their feedback including any safety concerns, these points will be classed as Lessons Identified (LI) and should be rectified prior to the next remembrance events.
- Contingent commanders are requested to e-mail, write or verbal contact the Parade Marshal, Deputy Parade Marshal or a RBL Committee member with their points. Points from the 202 parades is at Annex I available on request.
- The Parade Marshal is to submit a report to the Deputy Lord Lieutenant, the Police and the Royal British Legion.
Residents letter
Dear Resident,
March Town Remembrance 2025
We are writing to inform you that:
March Town Sunday Remembrance parade will take place in March Town centre on Sunday 9 November 2025 from 0930 to 1130hrs.
March Town Armistice parade will be taking place in March Town centre on Monday 11 November 2025 from 1050 to 1105hrs.
I’m sure you are aware that these are National events which allows everyone to pay their respects to all those that died or were injured for our freedom, they are NOT about glorifying war. The focus of these events will be March Town War Memorial which is positioned in the centre of Broad Street.
More information about the event can be found at: March Town Remembrance Parade | Facebook
Unfortunately, this will result in some disruption for which we apologise.
If you have any comments, questions, concerns or objections please contact using the link below https://forms.office.com/r/kdKejGByi5
Please come and join us and support this event. Kind regards
Lt Col Nigel "Spence" Spencer MBE, Parade Marshal Mr Mark Wilding, Deputy Parade Marshal