This year, people are invited to attend the Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday services taking place in the Royal Borough.
On Remembrance Day (Friday 11 November) the council is holding a short Act of Remembrance from 10.50am at the War Memorial outside Maidenhead Town Hall. The Act of Remembrance will be led by The Mayor, Councillor Christine Bateson, and those attending will observe a two-minute-silence at 11am.
On Remembrance Sunday (13 November) the council will also hold two services from 10.50am in Windsor and Maidenhead and observe a two-minute-silence at 11am.
The Maidenhead service will be held at the War Memorial outside Maidenhead Town Hall and will be attended by the Mayor.
The Windsor service will be held at the war memorial on Windsor High Street outside the Parish Church of St John the Baptist and will be attended by the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Gary Muir.
Both of these services are organised in partnership with our local branches of the Royal British Legion, who will be in attendance. Ex-service, uniformed, and youth organisations will also be in attendance and participate in the wreath laying ceremony.
The ceremonies will be followed by the usual church services at St Mary’s Church in Maidenhead and Windsor Parish Church.
The Mayor, Councillor Christine Bateson, said: “The Royal Borough and its community have always had a strong connection to Her Majesty’s Armed Forces and the council is pleased to have a gold award as part of the Armed Forces Covenant.
“I invite all residents to attend our services if they are able to, and to join with us in remembering those who have sacrificed so much in past wars or conflicts for the freedoms that we enjoy today.
“This year’s Poppy Appeal has also recently launched, so please remember to show your support by donating towards the appeal and wearing your poppy with pride.”
Donations for the Poppy Appeal can be made online at https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/poppy-appeal or from a number of local businesses within the Royal Borough.