Remembrance 2023
South Ayrshire is once again embracing the opportunity to honour the heroic contributions of individuals who have served to protect our way of life since the First World War.
The Armistice, which took place on 11 November 1918, is a significant date in history, and its' poignancy increases with each passing year. The First World War signalled the beginning of a new type of warfare, being the first industrial war in modern history. By signing the Armistice, Allied Forces and Germany were ending four years of conflict, where thousands of soldiers lost their lives.
On Remembrance Day, we not only pay tribute to the Armed Forces in Britain and the Commonwealth nations, but also the crucial roles played by the Emergency Services. It's important that we remember the efforts of those who risk their lives to support local communities in times of need.
This year marked the 70th Anniversary of the Armistice which ended the Korean War on 27 July 1953. In the aftermath of the Second World War and the subsequent 'Cold War', the Korean War is often referred to as 'The Forgotten War', where approximately 81,000 British and over 50,000 Commonwealth soldiers served. On Remembrance Day, we also reflect upon these individuals who experienced gruelling conditions whilst defending peoples' freedoms.
South Ayrshire Provost, Iain Campbell said: "Another year has passed and the importance of Remembrance Day grows. In these moments of reflection, I think of the brave, selfless individuals who defended Great Britain and the Commonwealth nations in conflicts gone past and at present.
"We often take our freedoms and liberties for granted, so I would encourage everyone to show their support by taking a few minutes to remember those who dedicated their lives to gift us all these freedoms. It could be a loved one, a friend, or simply to think of the sacrifices made.
"This year, I will once again wear my poppy with pride, and I hope others will too."
Services of Remembrance will be held across South Ayrshire. A full list of locations is outlined below.
Location | Date | Time |
Troon - War Memorial | Sunday 12 November 2023 | 10.00am - Parade musters at Troon Primary School for wreath laying at the War Memorial |
Prestwick - War Memorial | Sunday 12 November 2023 | 12.30pm - The Cross, Prestwick |
Ayr - War Memorial at junction of Low Road/Whitletts Road
| Sunday 12 November 2023 | 10.00am - Dalmilling Church Service 10.50am - Wreath laying at the War Memorial |
Ayr - St James - Tam's Brig, Ayr | Sunday 12 November 2023 | 10.50am - Church Service incorporating wreath laying at the 11am |
Ayr - Cenotaph - Wellington Square | Saturday 11 November 2023 | 10:45am |
Ayr -Cenotaph - Wellington Square | Sunday 12 November 2023 | 12.15pm |
Alloway - War Memorial | Sunday 12 November 2023 | 11.15am - Alloway Parish Church 12.30pm - Wreath laying at the War Memorial |
Tarbolton - War Memorial | Sunday 12 November 2023 | 10.00am - Tarbolton Parish Church 11.00am - Wreath laying at the War Memorial |
Mossblown - War Memorial | Sunday 12 November 2023 | 11.20am - Wreath laying at the War Memorial followed by Church Service in Annbank Parish Church
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Loans - War Memorial | Sunday 12 November 2023 | 10.30am - Short service in Scout Hall 11.00am - Wreath laying at the War Memorial |
Dundonald - War Memorial | Sunday 12 November 2023 | 10.30am - Wreath laying at the War Memorial |
Monkton - War Memorial | Sunday 12 November 2023 | 10.50am |
Symington - War Memorial | Sunday 12 November 2023 | 9.30am - Service in Craigie Symington Parish Church 10.15am - Wreath laying at the War Memorial |
Craigie - War Memorial | Sunday 12 November 2023 | 8.45am - Act of Remembrance in Craigie Village. |
Crosshill - War Memorial | Sunday 12 November 2023 | 12.00pm - Church Service 1.00pm - Wreath laying at the War Memorial |
Maybole - War Memorial | Sunday 12 November 2023 | 10.00am - Service at Maybole Town Hall 11.00am - Parade to the War Memorial for wreath laying |
Coylton - War Memorial | Sunday 12 November 2023 | 10.00am - church followed by wreath laying at the War Memorial |
Minishant - War Memorial | Sunday 12 November 2023 | 1.30pm |
Kirkmichael - War Memorial | Sunday 12 November 2023 | 10.30am - Church Service 11.20am - Wreath laying at the War Memorial |
Kirkoswald - War Memorial | Sunday 12 November 2023 | 11.15am - Church Service 12.15pm - Wreath laying at the War Memorial |
Dunure and Fisherton - War Memorial | Sunday 12 November 2023 | 9.45am - Church Service 1.00pm - Community Council wreath laying at Fisherton Cemetery |
Straiton - War Memorial | Sunday 12 November 2023 | 12.00pm - Church Service 12.50pm - Wreath laying at the War Memorial |
Turnberry - War Memorial | Saturday 11 November 2023 | 11.00am
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Turnberry - War Memorial | Sunday 12 November 2023 | 11.00am |
Dailly - War Memorial | Sunday 12 November 2023 | 10.50am - Church Service 11.45am - Wreath laying |
Girvan - War Memorial | Sunday 12 November 2023 | 10.00am - Wreath laying at the War Memorial followed by a march off to the North Parish Church |
Colmonell - War Memorial | Sunday 12 November 2023 | 9.30am - War Memorial 10.00am - Church Service |
Ballantrae - War Memorial | Sunday 12 November 2023 | 11:30am - Church Service 12.30pm - an Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial |
Barr - War Memorial | Sunday 12 November 2023 | 10.00am - Church 10.45am - War Memorial |
Barrhill - War Memorial | Sunday 12 November 2023 | 3.00pm |
Pinwherry - Memorial | Friday 10 November 2023 | 11.00am |
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