AN ARMISTICE day ceremony has been held outside of Basingstoke and Deane Civic Offices as part of the borough’s Remembrance plans.

The ceremony took place on Friday, November 11 and started at 11am.

It was led by Basingstoke and Deane Mayor Cllr Paul Miller.

The ceremony began with a two-minute’s silence before Cllr Miller, a veteran of the RAF, laid a wreath at the War Memorial, alongside other veterans and public servants.

Basingstoke Gazette: Wreaths laid at the Basingstoke and Deane War MemorialWreaths laid at the Basingstoke and Deane War Memorial (Image: Christopher Atkinson)READ MORE: Fallen heroes set to be honoured in remembrance services in Basingstoke

The wreath laying was then followed by a brief sermon.

Several members of the public attended the event to pay their respects, as well as cadets, veterans and representatives of the Royal British Legion.

The ceremony was the first of two Remembrance events taking place this year.

On Remembrance Sunday, November 13, a service and parade is taking place.

Basingstoke Gazette: The service was attended by several veteransThe service was attended by several veterans (Image: Christopher Atkinson)The parade will begin at Market Place, proceeding through the Top of Town to the War Memorial.

Following the arrival of the mayor’s party and fellow dignitaries, the Act of Remembrance will begin with The Last Post and Exhortation, followed by a two minutes silence at 11am.

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Speaking after the Armistice ceremony, the mayor said: "It was great to see so many people joining us at the War Memorial today as we marked Armistice Day to remember all who sacrificed their lives in conflicts throughout our history.

"Leading the remembrance commemorations as Mayor is a huge honour and privilege but is also personally important to me as a veteran of the armed forces.

Basingstoke Gazette: Basingstoke and Deane War MemorialBasingstoke and Deane War Memorial (Image: Christopher Atkinson)

"The borough’s Remembrance Service is taking place on Sunday 13 November when we will have another opportunity to remember these brave men and women, particularly those from our borough, who must never be forgotten"

More about the remembrance services can be found on the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council website basingstoke.gov.uk.