Wadebridge Town Council
The Town Council mourns the sad passing of Her Majesty the Queen.
We give thanks for an extraordinary life of dedicated service and send our profound condolences to the Royal family.
Further arrangements will be issued in due course.
1926 - 2022
Council Services
Wadebridge Town Hall & Wadebridge Library Events:
Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II, the Country now enters a period of national mourning which is expected to last for around 10 days.
It is with deep regret that all pre-planned events, bookings and Council Meetings in the Town Hall and Library from Friday 9th September until at least Monday 19th September will be cancelled with immediate effect (please note that Pavilion bookings will be going ahead as usual).
In line with the protocol it is not appropriate to hold events during a period of national mourning.
We understand that some will be disappointed by this news but holding events / bookings is not fitting with the mood of the nation or in accordance with the recognised protocol.
The Town Council feels that the passing should be marked in a dignified, solemn, and appropriate manner.
The Town Hall will only be available for residents and visitors to sign the book of condolence in the Main Hall, which will be archived after the funeral.
Condolence Books
It is with great sadness that Wadebridge Town Council announces that a Book of Condolence for Her Majesty the Queen, who passed away on Thursday 8 September 2022, will be opened at the Town Hall, Wadebridge.
The Book of Condolence will be open from Friday 9 September, until further notice – this date will be advised once more information regarding the funeral has been received.
The hours available for members of the public to sign the Book of Condolence are as followed:
Friday 9th September, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday 10th September, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Monday 12th September, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Tuesday 13th September, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Wednesday 14th September, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Thursday 15th September, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Friday 16th September, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday 17th September, 10:00am – 4:00pm
These are open sessions and you do not need an appointment.
Disabled visitors – disabled access will open from late morning of Friday 9 September 2022.
The Book of Condolence will be located in the Foyer Office of the Town Hall for Friday morning moving to the Main Hall as soon as possible, with only one person being able to access the Book at any time. A queuing system will be in place and a member of staff available to assist with this.
Town council staff will be available to assist members of the public if needed.
The Book of Condolence is made up of loose-leaf pages that will be bound and retained by the Town Council. After the funeral, a letter will be sent to the Queen’s Private Secretary advising of the Book of Condolence and the number of signatures received.
We understand that there will be an official Buckingham Palace Condolence Book – click here for the online Buckingham Palace Condolence Book
We thank you for your patience and cooperation whilst visiting the Town Hall on this sad occasion.
Church Services
Egloshayle Church will host an Ecumenical service on Sunday 18 September at 10:30am to give thanks for and celebrate the life of the Queen
Flowers
Flowers may be laid outside of the Town Hall and at The Memorial Stones at Egloshayle. It is respectfully requested that no cellophane or plastic is left on the flowers. The flowers will be removed the day after the funeral of her Majesty the Queen. It is the intention of the Town Council that the flowers will be composted and the compost used to plant a tree in memory of the Queen.
Flags & Proclamation
Flags
Today (Saturday 10th September) flags will, at the start of the day, be flying at half-mast.
At 11:00am (Saturday 10th September) flags will then be raised to full mast to coincide with the reading of the Principal Proclamation in London. They will continue to fly at full mast until 1:00pm the following day (Sunday 11th September). This is because the Proclamation, having been read in London will then be read at the capital cities of the home nations on Sunday.
At 1:00pm on the day of the local proclamations (Sunday 11th September) all flags should be lowered to half-mast again until the end of mourning after the funeral.
Proclamation
