Remembering Our Fallen Heroes: Remembrance Day Events in West Berkshire
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Remembering Our Fallen Heroes: Remembrance Day Events in West Berkshire
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day
Remembering Our Fallen Heroes: Remembrance Day Events in West Berkshire
This Remembrance Day, let’s pause for a moment to celebrate the lives of our fallen heroes and show our appreciation for their incredible service.
Remembrance Day is a special occasion we hold dear in Commonwealth nations, honouring the brave armed forces members who made the ultimate sacrifice during their service.
The poppy has become a cherished symbol of remembrance stemming from the First World War.
Whilst it’s closely associated with Armistice Day (11 November), the poppy has roots that are deeply entwined with the battlefields of the First World War.
Poppies bloomed in abundance, particularly along the Western Front, thriving in the disturbed soil created by the conflicts and shelling.
The Royal British Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community.
They’re there through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten.
They’ve been there since 1921 and they’ll be here as long as they need them.
Every year they lead the nation in commemorating and honouring those who have served and sacrificed.
They remember those who lost their lives on active service in all conflicts; from the beginning of the First World War right up to the present day, as well as all those who have served and their families.
Every year in November, they distribute their paper poppies to raise vital funds to help today’s Armed Forces community.
Their red poppy is a national symbol of Remembrance and hope.
Wearing a poppy is a way of showing appreciation for the service and sacrifice of their Armed Forces, veterans and their families, both past and present.
National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph
The National Service of Remembrance, held at The Cenotaph in Whitehall on Remembrance Sunday, provides the nation with a physical reminder of all those who have served and sacrificed, with British and Commonwealth soldiers, sailors, airmen and women represented, together with members of the emergency services and civilians, ensuring that no-one is forgotten.
Members of the Royal Family will pay tribute alongside Members of the Cabinet, Opposition Party leaders, former Prime Ministers, as well as the Mayor of London and other ministers.
Representatives of the Armed Forces, Fishing Fleets and Merchant Air and Navy will be there, as well as faith communities and High Commissioners of Commonwealth countries.
St Nicholas Church, Newbury 11.30 Sermon.
Shaw Church, Newbury –10:15 amService of Remembrance
Includes laying of wreaths
Aldworth: Join them on Sunday, November 9, from 10.50-11.50am at St Mary’s Church.
Aldermaston: They’d love to see you on Sunday, November 9, starting at 10.50am at St Mary the Virgin.
Ashampstead: Come together on Sunday, November 9, from 10.50-11.50am at St Clement’s Church.
Basildon: They welcome you on Sunday, November 9, from 10.50-11.45am at St Stephen’s Church.
Beedon with Peasemore: Don’t miss their gathering on Sunday, November 9, at 3pm at St Nicholas’ Church. Remembrance Service
Beenham: They invite you to join us on Sunday, November 9, starting at 10.50am at St Mary’s Church.
Boxford: Meet on Sunday, November 9, from 10.55am at St Andrew’s Church. Remembrance Service
Bradfield: Join them on Sunday, November 9, at 3pm at the War Memorial.
Bradfield Southend: Sunday, November 9, at 10.30am at St Peter’s Church.
Brightwalton: They’d love for you to attend on Friday, November 11th, from 10.45am at the War Memorial. Led by Year 6 students
Brimpton: Join them on Sunday, November 9, from 9.15am at St Peter’s Church. And don’t forget, they also have a service on Friday, November 11, from 10.50am at the War Memorial!
Bucklebury: Sunday, November 9, at 10.55am to St Mary’s Church!
Burghfield: Join them on Sunday, November 9, from 9.15-11am with a parade beginning near The Hatch Gate Inn to St Mary’s Church.
Chaddleworth:Sunday, November 9, at 10.30am at the War Memorial. Blessing of the wreaths.
Chieveley: Join them on Sunday, November 9, at 10.55am at St Mary the Virgin.
Cold Ash: Go and join them on Sunday, November 9, from 10.45am at St Mark’s Church.
Combe:They’d love to see you on Sunday, November 9, at 11.15am at St Swithun’s Church.
Compton: Join them on Sunday, November 9, at 10.45am at St Mary & St Nicholas Church.
The parade will kick off from The Swan at Compton pub to the Church before the service at 10.30am!
East Garston: You’re invited on Saturday, November 8, at the war memorial; join them for a remembrance service at 10.45am
Enborne: Join them on Sunday, November 9, at 9.15am.
Fawley Blessing of the wreaths at 10.45
Hamstead Park followed by a 9.45am service at the church.
Englefield: They’re looking forward to seeing you on Sunday, November 9, from 10.30am at St Mark’s Church.
Frilsham: Join them on Sunday, November 9, from 9.25am at St Frideswide’s Church.Morning Prayer for Remembrance
Great Shefford: They’d love to see you on Sunday, November 9, at 9.30am at the War Memorial for a blessing of the wreaths.
Hampstead Norreys: Sunday, November 9, from 10.45am. St Mary the Virgin Church. There will be a parade from The White Hart pub to the Church before the service at 10.30am.
Hermitage: Sunday, November 9, from 10.45am. Holy Trinity Church.
Inkpen: Sunday, November 9, from 9.45am. St Michael and All Angels.
Kintbury: Sunday, November 9, from 10.45am. At the War Memorial.
Lambourn: Sunday, November 9, from 10.45am-12pm. St Michael and All Angels.
Leckhampstead: Sunday, November 9, from 10.55am. At the War Memorial,-Blessing of the wreaths
Midgham: Sunday, November 9, from 10.50am. St Matthew’s Church.
Mortimer: Sunday, November 9, from 10.55am. At the War Memorial and St John’s Church.
Mortimer: Sunday, November 9, from 10am. Mortimer Methodist Church.
Padworth: Sunday, November 9, from 8.45am. St John’s Church.
Pangbourne, with Tidmarsh and Sulham: Sunday, November 9, Holy Communion with Remembrance service from 10.30-11.15am, with full Remembrance service from 3pm. St James’s Church.
Purley-on-Thames: Sunday, November 9, from 10.30am. St Mary’s Church.
Shaw: Sunday, November 9, from 10.15am. St Mary’s Church. The service will include the laying of a wreath at the war memorial in the churchyard.
Speen: Sunday, November 9, from 9am at the war memorial in Speen Lane and 10.30am at St Mary’s Church Speen.
Stanford Dingley: Sunday, November 9, from 10.55am. St Denys’ Church.
Stockcross: Sunday, November 9, from 10.55am. St John’s Church. Eucharist with Remembrance
Streatley: Sunday, November 9, from 10.50am. St Mary’s Church.
Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet: Sunday, November 9, from 11am. St Mary’s Church.
Theale: Sunday, November 9, from 10.30am. Holy Trinity Theale.
Upper and Lower Basildon: Sunday, November 9, from 10.50-11.45am. St Stephen’s Church.
Welford with Wickham: Sunday, November 9, from 10.30am. At the War Memorial. Blessing of the wreaths
West Ilsley: Sunday, November 9, from 10.55am. Remembrance Service
West Woodhay: Sunday, November 9, from 11.15am. St Laurence’s Church.
Wickham 9th November Remembrance Communion and blessing of the wreaths.
Winterbourne: Sunday, November 9, from 9.30am. St James the Less.Eucharist with Remembrance,
Woolhampton: Sunday, November 9, from 10.50am. St Peter’s Church.
Yattendon: Sunday, November 9, from 10.45am. St Peter & St Paul’s Church.
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