Wells Cathedral's traditional poppy drop will conclude a Remembrance Sunday service on 8 November, following a performance by the cathedral choir. The afternoon service begins at 3pm inside the cathedral on Cathedral Green, with admission free. www.wellscathedral.org.uk

Wells Cathedral Choir will perform Gabriel Fauré's Requiem, framed by prayers and reflection. The service offers an opportunity to remember those who have died in war and conflict and to pray for peace.

A retiring collection will support the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal and Wells Cathedral. The poppy drop will take place at the conclusion of the service.

Earlier that day, the Cathedral Eucharist and Act of Remembrance will begin at 10.30am. Those attending will then process to the Harry Patch Memorial outside Wells and Mendip Museum to join the wider community in remembrance.

The cathedral will also mark Armistice Day on Wednesday, 11 November, with an Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial inside its North Transept. The service will include the two-minute silence at 11am, Last Post and Reveille. www.wellscathedral.org.uk

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