Residents across the borough are invited to gather at Remembrance services this month to honour those who have served our country.
A service for Armistice Day will take place on Saturday 11 November 2023, with Remembrance events being held throughout the borough on Sunday 12 November 2023.
Mayor of Havering, Councillor Stephanie Nunn, said:
“We welcome everyone to come together and mark Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday once again in Havering.
“It gives the borough a chance to remember our servicemen and women from Britain and the Commonwealth, who gave so much in order to keep us safe.
“We are proud to stand as a community to mark this significant occasion each November which highlights the continued bravery and sacrifices of our Armed Forces.”
Armistice Day – Saturday 11 November 2023
Service at 10.45am in Market Place, Romford.
Remembrance Day – Sunday 12 November 2023
Romford
Parade from outside the Liberty shopping centre, Western Road at 10.45am, followed by a service in Coronation Gardens.
Upminster
Parade at 10.40am, followed by a service at the War Memorial, Corbets Tey Road.
Hornchurch
Parade at 10.15am, followed by a service at St. Andrew’s Church.
Elm Park
Parade at 10.50am, followed by service at 11am at the Royal British Legion.
Harold Hill
Service at 11am at the War Memorial, Hilldene Avenue.
Harold Wood
Service at 11am at the New War Memorial, Arundel Road.
Harold Wood
Service at 10.50am at Memorial Hall, parade to St. Peter’s Church.
Rainham
Service at 10.30am at Rainham War Memorial.