THE Ilminster community united to remember all the soldiers who sacrificed themselves in times of war by hosting a day of Remembrance events.
Remembrance Day commemorates British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women involved in both World Wars and in all later conflicts.
Despite the rain, many attended this year’s Remembrance parade and service at the Minster Church on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
The town all took part in commemorating the fallen soldiers, with shops across Ilminster displaying decorated windows with poppies and garlands strung up.
These shops included: The Flower House, St Margaret’s Hospice Centre Charity Shop, Ferne Animal Sanctuary Charity Shop and more.
The day itself commenced with a uniformed marching procession hosted by Ilminster Royal British Legion (RBL) starting just after 2.45 pm.
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The parade set off from the Ile Youth and Community Centre and proceeded to St Mary’s Church. Those in attendance included the Stoke Sub-Hamdon band, St John's Ambulance, Avon and Somerset Police, Cllr Mike Best and Adam Dance, MP of South Somerset and Yeovil.
After the parade march, the Minster church then held a special Remembrance Day Service at 3pm, held by Reverend Andrew Longshaw and Father John Cunningham, where those in attendance laid the poppy wreaths on the war memorial.
This was then followed by a marching band and the procession heading back along the same route.
Light refreshments provided by Tesco Ilminster were then served by the air cadets at the Ile Youth and Community Centre at around 4pm.
A spokesperson for Ilminster Town Council said on Facebook: "It was outstanding to see so many groups, organisations and people turn up to commemorate Remembrance Sunday.
"Thank you to those who lined the streets to also show their support."
Adam Dance MP said: “Ilminster came together beautifully to honour those who gave so much for our freedom.
"It was a moving and dignified service, and I was proud to join local residents, veterans and community groups in paying our respects. We will remember them.”
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