Remembrance Sunday services taking place across Renfrewshire

On 14 November, parades will take place from 9.45am to mark Remembrance Sunday, with a two minutes silence at 11am, and all are invited to attend at the following locations:

Elderslie – 9.45am

Houston – 10.00am

Kilbarchan – 10.45am

Renfrew – 10.45am

Paisley – 10.45am

Lochwinnoch – 10.45am

Howwood – 10.45am

Johnstone – 10.45am

Bridge of Weir – 3.00pm

For those who are unable to attend a service in person, Renfrewshire Council have commissioned an update to the film ‘Renfrewshire Reflects’ which was released in the absence of in-person Remembrance events in 2020.

The video, featuring representatives from communities across Renfrewshire and focusing on the importance of Remembrance, will premiere on the council’s social media channels to tie in with the national two-minute silence on Sunday 14 November and will be available on the council website and Youtube channel immediately after.

Renfrew Town Hall lit up to mark Poppyscotland’s Light Up Red campaign

In addition to the video, this years Remembrance Day podcast highlights the work of Poppyscotland, celebrating 100 years of the Poppy as the national symbol of Remembrance. Landmarks across Renfrewshire have also been lit in red this week to mark Poppyscotland’s Light Up Red campaign.

Renfrewshire’s Provost Lorraine Cameron said: “Every year at this time we stop to remember those we have lost, and this year everyone will be able to pay their respects in a way that suits them, whether in person or from the comfort of their own home.

“It’s so important that we remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice and I look forward to the community once again coming together to show their gratitude for all that have gone before us.”

For more information on Remembrance Sunday services, visit: https://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/Remembrance2021