drumhead service

British

noun

a religious service attended by members of a military unit while in the field

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A drumhead service will be held in Dromore Orange Hall at 11:30 BST, then the parade will move off through the village at 12:00, stopping to lay a wreath at the war memorial, before moving on to Ferris Park.

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It was also noted that the hymns chosen for the Drumhead service were not "ones that people could sing with gusto".

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The Queen and other members of the Royal Family will attend a "drumhead" service - a religious service held in the field of battle which uses drums as an improvised altar - with veterans and other guests.

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A Drumhead Service will also be held in Horse Guard's Parade, attended by the Prince of Wales, and followed by a flypast and march by veterans of the Far East.

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A parade will march from Llandudno Pier Head at 11:00 BST to the war memorial where a drumhead service will take place.

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