Havering Remembrance Service

Services to remember and reflect on the sacrifices made by those who lost their lives or suffered during the two World Wars and in conflicts since will be held throughout Havering on Remembrance Sunday, 9 November and Armistice Day, Tuesday 11 November.

The borough's official Service of Remembrance will be held at the War Memorial in Coronation Gardens, Main Road, Romford. The Service starts at 10.55am and will be conducted by Reverend Stephen Waine, Vicar of St Edward's Church. Musical accompaniment will be provided by the Romford Salvation Army Band.

The Service will be attended by The Mayor of Havering, Councillor John Clark; The Deputy Lieutenant of Havering, Air Commodore Brian Batt; The Member of Parliament for Romford, Andrew Rosindell; Superintendent Steve Wisbey, acting Havering Borough Commander of Police; Councillors and representatives of local uniformed and civilian organisations.

After the Service there will be a parade and march-past by veterans and uniformed organisations with music from the Royal British Legion Band. The salute will be taken by The Mayor and the Deputy Lieutenant.

On Armistice Day, Tuesday 11 November, the Mayor will attend the Armistice Day Service organised by the Royal Naval Association and the Royal British Legion. This will be held at the western end of Romford Market Place between the Lloyds TSB and Co-op banks starting at 10.45am.

This year The Poppy Appeal theme is 'Serving those who Serve' and emphasises the need to help men and women who are serving today, as well as ex-Services people and their dependants.