DEVIZES is going all out to make sure that the centenary anniversary of the end of First World War will be a fitting way to remember the fallen.

Royal British Legion secretary Wayne Cherry is holding his own tribute of 100 hours of remembrance by giving an hour of his time for each year between 1918 and 2018 to remember those who lost their lives in the Great War.

Since October 11 army veteran Mr Cherry, who saw action in hot spots all over the world during his 25 years of service, has been at the end of The Brittox from 10am to 1.30pm each day.

He said: "It all about raising awareness. A lot of people are giving money for the Royal British Legion as well which is wonderful but it is a chance for people to stop and chat.

"I have heard all sorts of stories from ex-servicemen who are struggling with with post traumatic stress to one from a mother whose son was killed last year."

Mr Cherry also wants people in Devizes to take part in a special act of remembrance for the 189 names on the war memorial outside St John's Church.

He needs 189 people to stand with him in The Brittox on November 3 from 10.30am holding the names of those who gave their lives.

He said: "We have already had a lot of people coming forward. I want to make sure we get at least 189 people but if there are more who want to take part then that will be lovely."

To take part go to the Facebook group 100 Hours of Remembrance.

Many other events are also taking place including an exhibition called Wiltshire Remembers which started at Wiltshire Museum on October 20 and runs until February 23.

From Saturday an display called Luminous Birds will fly above people's heads in the Little Brittox and Swan Yard.

An exhibition of war toys will be at the gallery at Upstairs At Jacks until October 31.

A yarn bombing poppy trail starts on October 27 in the Market Place and Devizes Wharf.

Reflections of Wartime will take place in the Market Place on Saturday from 4.45pm as artist Ulf Pedersen puts on a montage of projections that will appear on the buildings in the Market Place.

This year's Remembrance Sunday is to be held an hour earlier than usual with the service starting at 10am and the parade lining up in the Market Place from 8.50am so the act of remembrance at 11am can be held at the war memorial.