The Tavistock Branch of the Royal British Legion (RBL) is preparing for Remembrance Sunday and the annual Poppy Appeal, bringing together local organisations, uniformed youth groups and the wider community to honour those who have served and sacrificed for our country.

Poppy Appeal collecting tins and boxes have been distributed to local shops, pubs and other outlets. The RBL will also collect on the streets of Tavistock from 27 October to 7 November, under its collecting licence from West Devon Borough Council. On Saturday 7 November, Army and RAF Cadets will join the street collections, while local Scouts will support the appeal with a poppy table in Tesco. The RBL is grateful to these young volunteers for giving up their time.

The evening before Remembrance Sunday, St Eustachius Church will host Mount Kelly for an evening of music and song, with all proceeds donated to the Poppy Appeal.

Remembrance Sunday – Sunday 8 November 2026

Tavistock Remembrance Sunday
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The parade will muster in Russell Street before marching to the War Memorial, led by the Stannary Band. The Town Council has arranged for the Guildhall car park to close the previous evening to allow microphones to be installed, while the Lions have organised road closures to help ensure public safety.

Following the Remembrance Service, the parade will march past the Mayor before being dismissed outside Legion House in King Street. TASS will host the post-service buffet, to which everyone is welcome.

Parade Itinerary

  • Before the parade: Guildhall car park closed overnight for microphone setup.
  • 10:35: Parade marches off from Russell Street, led by the Stannary Band.
  • Following the march: Remembrance Service at the War Memorial.
  • After the service: Parade marches past the Mayor.
  • Dismissal: Outside Legion House, King Street.
  • Following the parade: Buffet hosted by TASS; all are welcome.

Armistice Day – Wednesday 11 November 2026

The final act of remembrance will take place at 11:00, when the RBL Branch Chairman will lead a small Act of Remembrance to mark Armistice Day.

The Tavistock Branch of the Royal British Legion extends its sincere thanks to everyone supporting the Poppy Appeal, volunteering their time and helping the community remember the fallen.