ARMISTICE Day is commemorated annually on November 11 to mark the end of fighting in World War I.

The ceasefire took effect at 11am on November 11, 1918 - the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month”.

Crediton Town Council, Crediton Hamlets Parish Council and the Royal British Legion invite residents to gather at the Crediton Town and Hamlets War Memorial in Union Road today, Wednesday, November 11 to observe the two-minute silence at 11am, remembering those who gave their lives in service and conflict, and honouring all those affected by war.

Residents of the town and those nearby are advised to be aware that a maroon (a loud ceremonial signal) will be set off by a representative of the Royal British Legion to mark the beginning and end of the two-minute silence.

Residents and those nearby should expect two loud noises.

Everyone who wishes to join in the moment of reflection and remembrance is invited to be at the War Memorial from 10.50am.

A short Act of Worship and the silence will take place.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning

We will remember them.