Merton Council has announced where and when this year's Remembrance Day services will be held.
Services of remembrance are a time to look back on the members of the armed forces who have died on duty since World War I.
Mayor of Merton, Councillor Janice Howard, said: “Remembrance Day is a time for the nation to come together to pay tribute to the men and women who have sacrificed their lives for this country.
"I would like to invite all residents to join us at our the remembrance events to honour the brave individuals whose have protected the freedoms we enjoy.
"We will also be remembering the dedication and bravery of those who are currently serving in our Armed Forces.”
Here is when and where the services will take place:
Sunday 10 November 2019
Nelson Health Centre Kingston Road, SW20 8DA
The Service of Remembrance will commence at 9.00am and will be attended by the Mayor of Merton, Councillor Janice Howard, civic representatives. Members of the Morden branch of the Royal British Legion will be in attendance.
Wimbledon War Memorial, Wimbledon Village, SW19
The Service of Remembrance will commence at 10.40am. Attended by Ms Clare Whelan OBE Deputy Lieutenant, the Mayor of Merton, Councillor Janice Howard, civic representatives and members of organisations in the borough. Members of the Wimbledon Branch of the Royal British Legion and the 210 Transport Squadron will be in attendance. Following the service the Deputy Lieutenant together with the Mayor and representative from the 210 Squadron will take the salute.
Mitcham War Memorial, Lower Green West, Mitcham
The Service of Remembrance will commence at 10.40am. Attended by the Deputy Mayor of Merton, Councillor Edward Foley, civic representatives and members of organisations in the borough. Members of the Mitcham branch of the Royal British Legion will be in attendance. Following the service the Deputy Mayor and the Chairman of the Mitcham branch of the Royal British legion will take the salute. Please note: For the Mitcham Service, the Parade assembles outside the British Legion Hall, Mitcham.
Monday 11 November 2019
Mitcham War Memorial, to commence at 10.50am.
The Mayor and civic representatives
Civic Centre, London Road, Morden to commence at 10.50am
The Deputy Mayor and civic representatives
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