Remembrance Services 2011
Published 31 October 2011
Southwark Council, the Royal British Legion and the Mayor of Southwark invite you to attend the Armistice and Remembrance Services on Friday 11 and Sunday 13 November 2011.
Remembrance Sunday is the day traditionally put aside to remember all those who have given their lives for the peace and freedom we enjoy today. On this day, people across the nation pause to reflect on the sacrifices made by our brave Service men and women.
The Royal British Legion is the national custodian of Remembrance, a role which ensures that those who gave their lives for peace and freedom are remembered.
This year marks the 90th Anniversary of the Royal British Legion and the 90th Anniversary of the unveiling of West Lane War Memorial.
An Armistice Day service will be held on November 11 at 10.30am at West Lane Memorial (off Jamaica Road), SE16 after which guests will gather in the Scouts Hall at 252 Jamaica Road, SE16 4BD
The official Remembrance Sunday service will be held on 13 November at 10:30am at:
- The Old Municipal Offices, 151-153 Walworth Road, SE17
Other services will be taking place on the day at:
- West Lane memorial, West Lane, SE16
- Kennington Lane
- Borough High Street
- Dulwich Memorial
- Camberwell memorial
The official service is traditionally attended by the first citizen of the borough, The Worshipful Mayor of Southwark; the Deputy Mayor, past Mayors, Free Citizens, Honorary Aldermen,Southwark's three MPs; the Leader of the Council and opposition party leaders; Southwark's London Assembly Member; representatives from The Royal British Legion, members of HM Armed Forces, members of the Emergency Services and the representative Deputy Lieutenant.
All members of the public are welcome to attend both services.
