VETERANS and serving personnel with come together alongside Silhillians to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice this weekend.
Across the borough there has been a number of display and events to mark Armistice Day, November 11.
On Sunday (November 9), events will be taking place all over Solihull, including local Remembrance Sunday services and processions.
The Mayor of Solihull, Councillor Annette Mackenzie, visited the St Alphege Church knitted poppy installation to commemorate this year’s Remembrance Day.
She has been around the borough at a number of events to mark this year’s Remembrance, selling poppies in Touchwood, and at the Dedication of the Cenotaph Ceremony in Knowle.
Last month, she officially launched the annual Poppy Appeal in Shirley alongside the Shirley Royal British Legion, calling on the public to wear their poppies with pride in support of the Armed Forces and Remembrance Day.
The Mayor of Solihull said: “It is touching to see all the many wonderful display around Solihull for this year’s Remembrance Day.
“With our fantastic, knitted poppy installations throughout the borough, the return of the Core’s Remembrance Card display, and several poignant services running to commemorate this year’s Remembrance, I would encourage everyone in the local community pay their respects to our courageous service men and women whose sacrifices we must remember and respect.
“Many local precessions and tributes will be taking place on Sunday November 9 so please be mindful of the road closures in place on that day.”
Residents can also show their support and solidarity by completing a Remembrance Card to honour a loved one who served in the Armed Forces.
Email [email protected] or visit The Core, to complete a card for inclusion in the commemorative display.
The following roads will be close on Sunday to allow for Remembrance services and parades across the borough:
Dickens Heath from 10am until noon
Hensborough Road – from Willowherb Way to junction with Old Dickens Heath Road and Old Dickens Heath Road – from Junction with Hensborough Road to car park entrance. Alternative route signed via Dickens Heath Road.
Hampton in Arden from 10am until noon
Solihull Road (from Eastcote Lane to Marsh Lane), B4102 High Street (between Marsh Lane and Old Station Road), Shadowbrook Lane (in the vicinity of the War Memorial), Fentham Road and Meriden Road (from Old Station Road to Diddington Lane).
Hockley Heath from noon until 1.30pm
A3400 Stratford Road (between School Road and Spring Lane) and B4438 Old Warwick Road (for 50 metres from its junction with A3400 Stratford Road).
Bickenhill and Marston Green from 10.40am until 11:30am
Elmdon Road (between Hidcote Grove and Station Road), Land Lane (between Elmdon Road and Station Road) and Station Road (between Chelmsley Lane and Land Lane).
Meriden from 10.15am until 11.30am
B4102 Main Road (between Leys Lane and the Manor Hotel), Berkswell Road (between Main Road and Heart of England Social Club).
Castle Bromwich from 10am to 12:30pm
The Green and Old Croft Lane.
Knowle from 10am until 1.30pm
A4141 from Wychwood island past the Royal British Legion, High Street Knowle, Kenilworth Road and Wilsons Road.
Solihull Town Centre from 10am until 1pm
Church Hill Road, New Road and Service Road near Council House, Manor Square.
Shirley from 10am until noon
Stratford Road (from Poppy Island to its junction with Union Road). Alternative routes for traffic will be signed via Olton Road, Streetsbrook Road, Blossomfield Road and Stratford Road.