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Remembrance Sunday

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY AND ARMISTICE DAY

Remembrance Sunday, is held on the second Sunday in November to commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in wars and conflicts.

The event overseen by the Harwell Parish Council, supported by the RBL Branch as a joint effort, and comprises of a parade along the High Street to the Village War Memorial, where a service is held including, the two minutes silence and laying of wreaths. This is followed by a service in St. Matthews Church.

On Armistice Day itself, 11th November, Legion Members hold a short ceremony at the War Memorial.

Remembrance Sunday 8th November 2020

Statement from the Parish Council: The parish council has regretfully taken the decision not to hold parades this year on Remembrance Sunday on 8th November, and Armistice Day on 11th. This decision was taken after consultation with various organisations including VWHDC Environmental Health Department and the Royal British Legion and...

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Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day 2019

The 2019 Remembrance Parade and Service at the Village War Memorial was well attended by Parade goers and villagers alike, in crisp, clear, if cold, conditions. The Parade marched from Townsend to the War Memorial in the High Street. Around 200 people in total and 10 Standards, consisting of the...

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Remembrance Sunday photos

Photos of the 2019 Parade were taken by Simon Haycox and Bob Girling and can be found on the Harwell RBL Branch Parades Facebook page, along with photographs taken in previous years.

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