Parade and service to mark Armistice Day

A109 Light Utility Helicopter flight with mayor Gisborne City from the air in November 2023.

A Combined Services Day memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 12  — the  closest Sunday to Armistice Day, November 11.

The Gisborne Returned and Services Association will hold the commemorative parade and wreath-laying service at the Gisborne RSA club in Bright St.

“This is a very important time for the RSA as we commemorate three very important days,” says Gisborne RSA president Trevor Jukes.

Those days are Trafalgar Day-RNZN Remembrance Day, The Battle of Britain Day-NZAF Remembrance Day and Armistice Day-RNZIR Remembrance Day.

“We also remember all those that have served in any capacity in any conflicts worldwide since these events and have made the ultimate sacrifice in service of their country.

“We also honour all who have served in the armed forces and emergency services in any capacity.

“The RSA would like to extend a warm welcome to all ex and current service personnel including police, fire service, St John, emergency services and the general public to join us at this service.”

The commemoration will consist of a parade of ex and current  service personnel, emergency services personnel and cadet forces who will assemble at  Plumbing World at 10.50am.

They will march  to the RSA clubrooms led by the City of Gisborne Highland Pipe Band where a short service and wreath laying will be held.

The Gisborne Civic Band and Salvation Army Band will accompany the National Anthem and hymns.

The guest speaker is retired New Zealand Defence Force  warrant officer Dennis Weir.

The traditional flypast will involve aircraft from the Gisborne Aero Club and Darton Field Aviation Trust.

After the service, light refreshments will be served at the RSA.

• For any further information, contact the RSA on 8677455.