Truro Gathers to Remember: Key Dates for Remembrance 2025

Truro is preparing to come together this November to honour those who gave their lives in service to the country. Truro City Council, in partnership with the Truro Branch of the Royal British Legion and Truro Cathedral, has organised this year’s Remembrance events taking place across the city throughout the month.

Blessing of the Garden of Remembrance

Following the launch of the Poppy Appeal on Saturday 25th October, the Blessing of the Garden of Remembrance ceremony will take place today, Sunday 2nd November, at 11:45am. The service will be held on the lawn area at the east end of Truro Cathedral.

Remembrance Sunday

On Sunday 9th November, the Act of Remembrance will be held at 11am at the Truro War Memorial in Boscawen Street.

At 2:30pm, a wreath laying ceremony will take place at the memorial, followed by a military parade. The parade will pause on Boscawen Street for a salute with His Majesty the King’s Lord-Lieutenant for Cornwall, Colonel Sir Edward Bolitho KCVO OBE.

The procession will then continue to High Cross, where the Guard of Honour will form before being joined by the Civic Procession. The day’s commemorations will conclude with a Service of Remembrance at Truro Cathedral, beginning at 3:15pm.

Armistice Day

On Tuesday 11th November, a two-minute silence will be observed at 11am at the War Memorial in Boscawen Street. The moment of reflection will be led by the Truro Branch of the Royal British Legion to mark the ending of the First World War in 1918.

A Message from the Mayor

The Mayor of Truro, Cllr Chris Wells, will participate in all the city’s Remembrance events and will welcome dignitaries and military personnel ahead of the commemorations.

Chris said:

“The November Remembrance events are an opportunity for us all to remember the many people who have given their lives in the service of our country, and to honour their bravery and sacrifice.

I feel very privileged to be able to represent the people of Truro and the City’s Councillors and staff on these important occasions, and in this year when we have marked the 80th anniversaries of VE and VJ Days, I hope that as many people as possible will make a special effort to attend.”

Summary of Events

Sunday 2nd November: Blessing of the Garden of Remembrance, Truro Cathedral (11:45am)
Sunday 9th November (Remembrance Sunday):

• 11:00am: Act of Remembrance at Truro War Memorial, Boscawen Street

• 2:30pm: Wreath laying ceremony and military parade

• 3:15pm: Service of Remembrance at Truro Cathedral
  Tuesday 11th November (Armistice Day): Two-minute silence at 11am, War Memorial, Boscawen Street

Truro City Council, together with the Truro Branch of the Royal British Legion and Truro Cathedral, has assisted in organising this year’s programme of remembrance across the city.

📷Photo Credit: Truro City Council