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This will be marked in Deddington on the morning of Thursday 8  May by a ceremony on the village green at 10.00.  RBL Oxfordshire County Chairman, leaders of Local Authorities and other parish representatives will be present.  Road closures will be in place from 09.30. Those attending should assemble by 9.50 am latest. Medals should be worn. Relatives of those who served can wear them on the right breast. At 10.00 am the Union Flag will be hoisted while the National Anthem is being played by  members of Deddington Brass and the singing is led by the Primary School Year 6 class.  Canon Christopher Hall will lead prayers of thanksgiving and for peace. Piper Stewart Carnegie will then lead those assembled, via the churchyard footpath, to the War Memorial where, following the Last Post, a 2-minute silence will be observed with prayers of remembrance for those who died in WWII and the laying of a VE Day wreath and one for each of the three armed forces. On conclusion, Canon Hall will re-dedicate the Branch Standard in this the Centenary year of its founding. The PC have organised a Bonfire & Beacon to be lit at Tomwell Farm on the Hempton Road at 9.30 pm and Clifton & Hempton will have village parties on other dates. Details on social media.