Armistice Day 2026: Shepton Mallet and Pilton Remember

This morning at 11am I joined veterans and local people at the Shepton Mallet Cenotaph to observe the two-minute silence and mark Armistice Day, paying my respects as a Somerset Councillor and as a local resident.

The house captains from St Paul’s School laid two wreaths on behalf of their school. Afterwards they spent time talking with veterans, listening to their stories and learning what their medals meant. It was moving to watch them listen so carefully. That kind of remembrance passes from one generation to the next, and it matters.

Shepton is very proud of its veterans. Thank you for sharing your stories and your time. Thank you also to the pupils and staff of St Paul’s for doing the school proud, and to everyone who came together to remember.

We will remember them.