SHOPPERS and visitors to Bolton town centre on Sunday are reminded of the two-minute silence which will be held as part of the Remembrance Day ceremony.
The traditional silence at 11am on Sunday will be observed by worshippers at a service taking place in Victoria Square, but civic leaders are hoping all those in Bolton will show their respect at the same time.
"There was some concern last year about activity in shops during the two-minute silence," said Cllr Bob Howarth, leader of Bolton Council. "This year we hope everybody will observe the silence. This short pause in our busy lives is not too much to ask."
The two-minute silence will be held at the beginning of the Remembrance Sunday service and marked by the firing of maroons at the start and finish. The service will involve civic dignitaries, political and religious leaders and the Lancashire Artillery Band.
There will be no parking on the roads around the town hall -- Howell Croft North, Le Mans Crescent and Howell Croft South -- from 6.30pm on Saturday evening until after the service.
On Monday -- Armistice Day itself -- the Mayor of Bolton, Cllr John Walsh, and the Vicar of Bolton, Canon Michael Williams, will observe a two-minute silence on the town hall steps at 11am.
Maroons will again be fired to mark the start and finish.
Children from St Paul's Primary School and Mount St Joseph's School will take part in the wreath-laying ceremony. A CD featuring two songs from St Joseph's RC High School will also be played.
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