This weekend will see the Vale unite in tribute to the fallen on Remembrance Sunday.

At 11am on 13 November, two minutes’ silence will be held to honour those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in conflicts around the world and across the centuries, from the First World War to the Gulf and beyond.
However, in the run-up to the event, countless groups have been fundraising for the annual Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.
Among them were the TS Mantle VC sea cadets, based at Yeovilton, and the Wincanton Army Cadets (pictured right), who held a collection at Wincanton races on Saturday, 5 November.
“Despite the rain and the wind, racegoers dug deep into their pockets on Badger Beers Chase Day at Wincanton in support of this year’s Poppy Appeal,” said a spokesperson.
“Volunteer Poppy Appeal collectors were joined by Cadets from both TS Mantle VC based at Yeovilton and Wincanton Army Cadets and raised £2,434.25 for the appeal and military welfare.
Wincanton’s Poppy Appeal organiser, Dawn Old, added: “We are continually overwhelmed by the generosity of people particularly in times when we can appreciate how hard life is becoming.”
Remembrance services are planned across the Vale, including:
Blandford: Remembrance Parade from 2.45pm with wreath laying in front of the Corn Exchange, music from Blandford Stour Valley Band and an open-air church service.
Shaftesbury: Service at 11am at the town memorial. Marchers muster from 10.30am at the Kings Arms car park.
Wincanton: The Remembrance Parade will gather outside the Memorial Hall at 10am, setting off at 10.20am, down the High Street to the parish church for a Remembrance Service at 10.45am, lasting approximately an hour. Then, the parade will march back up to Churchfields. Veterans and those currently serving warmly welcomed in the parade.
Dorchester: The Civic Remembrance Day Service will be held at the war memorial. At approximately 10.40am, the Remembrance Parade will make its way into the Cornhill, down South Street and assemble at the war memorial for the 11am service.
Sherborne: A Remembrance Service will take place at the Abbey, gathering from 10.55am.