A message from Mike Allison, Somerset Chair, Royal British Legion:

“I am very pleased to let you know that the tickets for the Somerset Festival of Remembrance are now on sale via the Eventbrite link included in the notice below. 

Somerset Festival of Remembrance 2025

Saturday 1 November 2025, 7:00–9:30 PM

Wells Cathedral, Somerset

Join us for a powerful and moving evening of commemoration as Wells Cathedral hosts the Somerset Festival of Remembrance 2025, a one-off event marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.  This is likely to be one of the very last occasions on which veterans who took part might be present. Organised by Somerset County Royal British Legion, this unique occasion will honour the courage, resilience, and sacrifice of Somerset’s people at home and abroad during World War II. The evening will feature music, stories, and ceremony, including performances by the Central Band of the Royal British Legion and the Yeovilton Military Wives Choir, contributions from the County’s cadet forces and tributes from veterans and civic leaders. Highlights include parading the Somerset Book of Honour, an Act of Remembrance with poppy drop, and a multi-themed programme tracing Somerset’s wartime experience from mobilisation to liberation and legacy. The evening will be compered by former BBC broadcasters Clinton Rogers DL and Ali Vowles DL. This is a community-centred and inclusive event, both solemn and uplifting, and open to all. Early booking is advised. All proceeds support the Royal British Legion and Wells Cathedral.”

Tickets are now available via the following Eventbrite link:

https://somerset-festival-of-remembrance-2025.eventbrite.co.uk