IF there is something Bodmin does magnificently, it is the services it holds to remember those who have fallen in previous conflicts.

Each year, residents and local dignitaries gather in order to pay tribute to those who have fallen in previous conflicts and this year will be no different.

November 8

Remembrance Sunday is a National Day of Commemoration in the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth held on the second Sunday of November to honour military personnel and civilians who have lost their lives in World War I, World War II, and subsequent conflicts.

7.20am – The day begins with a short service at the St Lawrence’s memorial clock, known locally as the White Clock.

8.45am – There will be a service held at The Keep, Bodmin’s military museum.

After this service, there will be a march to Priory Park for the next service.

9.45am – There will be a service of remembrance at Priory Park at the war memorial.

This will then be followed by a march to St Petroc’s Church.

November 11

November 11 is Armistice Day, which marks the day that the horrific four year conflict that was World War I came to an end with the signing of the agreement that ended the war.

The agreement was signed at 5am that morning inside a railway carriage in the Compiègne Forest in France by Allied Commander Marshal Ferdinand Foch and German representative Matthias Erzberger.

Hostilities officially ceased at "the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month” which is why 11am is the time where a two minute silence is held to mark the occasion.

It is an early start for the remembrance events on Wednesday, November 11 with Bodmin contributing to the ‘Routes of Remembrance’ event which involves sending a wreath to be laid in London.

5.50am – The routes of remembrance at Bodmin Parkway. Those wishing to attend are asked to assemble on platform two (the London bound direction) to put the wreaths aboard the 6.09am train for London Paddington.

10.30am – There will be a service of remembrance held on Mount Folly, which will incorporate the two minute silence at 11am.

This event is also open to the public to join in and attend and previous years have seen a wreath laying ceremony on Mount Folly where there is a stone dedicated to one of the town’s best known war heroes – James Finn VC, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry while in Mesopotamia.

The dedication stated: “For most conspicuous bravery. After a night attack he was one of a small party which dug-in in front of our advanced line and about 300 yards from the enemy's trenches. Seeing several wounded men lying out in front he went out and bandaged them all under heavy fire, making several journeys in order to do so.

“He then went back to our advanced trench for a stretcher and, being unable to get one, he himself carried on his back a badly wounded man into safety. He then returned and, aided by another man who was wounded during the act, carried in another badly wounded man. He was under continuous fire while performing this gallant work.”