Swindon Cenotaph prepared for Remembrance services

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Preparations in Swindon are well underway to honour those who served their country.

Swindon Borough Council has been preparing the Cenotaph in Regent Circus ahead of this year’s Remembrance services.

A spokesperson for the council said: "Ahead of this year's Remembrance services, our teams have been hard at work preparing the Cenotaph in Regent Circus.

"Our grounds team were out early last Friday laying fresh turf in front of the memorial, a task they undertake each year with great pride."

Remembrance Sunday falls on November 8 and will include the laying of wreaths and a two-minute silence at 11am.

Armistice Day follows on Wednesday, November 11, with the laying of crosses and another two-minute silence at 11am.

The spokesperson said: "Meanwhile, our street cleaning team have made sure the Cenotaph and surrounding area are ready to welcome those attending the commemorations."

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