In accordance with arrangements approved by Her Majesty the Queen, Sunday 13th November will be observed, as Remembrance Day and a combined Civilian/Military ceremony of remembrance will be held at The Cross of Sacrifice at noon.

His Excellency the Governor and Commander-in-Chief will lead the Service and on his arrival, His Excellency will read the Bidding. This will be followed by the observance of the Two Minutes silence (to be signalled by a salvo of guns at its beginning and end). The sounding of the Last Post, the laying of wreaths and a short nondenominational service will follow. The ceremony will conclude with the sounding of Reveille and the National Anthem.

In line with practice at the Cenotaph, all present are invited to join in singing the Anthem. Wreaths may be obtained on application to The Hon Secretary of the Gibraltar Poppy Day Fund Mr S Levy, MBE ED JP FRICS, (Tel 77789/42818). It will be appreciated if as much advance information as possible could be given of requirements. Wreaths may be collected from Solomon Levy FRICS, 3 Convent Place on Tuesday 8th, Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th November from 9.30 am – 1.00 pm and 3.00 pm – 6.00 pm. The cost of the wreaths is £25.00 and cheques should be made payable to The Gibraltar Poppy Day Appeal Fund.