Details have been confirmed for Remembrance Sunday (November 8) in Oakham this weekend.

The County Service of Remembrance will take place at All Saints' Church, Oakham, at 2.30pm.

A parade of military personnel, cadets, Scouts, Guides, voluntary organisations and Armed Forces veterans will depart Oakham Castle at 2pm, travelling along the High Street, where the Lord-Lieutenant will take the salute.

The service will conclude with a wreath-laying ceremony. Members of the public are warmly invited to attend and are asked to be seated by 2.15pm.

Churches across Rutland will also hold their own Remembrance services. Residents are encouraged to contact their local church for details.

A short Service of Remembrance will take place in the grounds of Oakham Castle at 10.50am, including a minute's silence at 11am.

The service will be conducted by the Venerable John Ellis CB, former Chaplain-in-Chief to the Royal Air Force, with representatives from local military units and veterans' organisations in attendance. Members of the public are welcome.

Rutland Concert Band will perform its annual Music for Remembrance concert at All Saints' Church, Oakham, at 7.30pm.

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The concert will feature a programme of music centred around Remembrance, with all proceeds donated to the Poppy Appeal. Tickets cost £5 and can be purchased on arrival.