Armistice Service and Commemorative Match

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The NRA is hosting an Armistice Commemoration Match on Saturday 10 November (1 day ahead of the centenary to allow people to attend services the following day). We invite anyone visiting Bisley to join us on Saturday when we will be marking the Centenary with a service of Remembrance.

Conducted by the Reverend Mark Chester CF(V), the service will take place at 8am on Century Range near the 300 yard car park, and will comprise of a 20 minute service including the laying of a wreath and playing of the last post.

The Service will be live streamed via our Facebook page if you are unable to make it on the day.

 

This Service will be followed by a commemorative match featuring 120 British SMLE, French and German rifles, and a special firing of a Vickers machine gun at approximately 15:30.

 

Silences will be observed on Sunday 11th November at 11 o’clock across all ranges.

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