Where To Mark Remembrance Sunday In Wimbledon

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Play your part in Battle's Over to mark 100 years since the end of World War One

This year marks the Armistice Centenary and Wimbledon will be playing its part in Battle's Over, a unique day-long commemoration marking 100 years since the guns fell silent at the end of World War One.

On Sunday 11 November, remembrance services will be held across Merton, with two Wimbledon events detailed below.

The Mayor of Merton, Councillor Mary Curtin, Deputy Mayor Councillor Geraldine Stanford and Leaders of all political parties will attend.

Sunday 11 November:

Nelson Health Centre, Kingston Road, Wimbledon

Starts: 9am

Attended by: Mayor of Merton, civic representatives and the Royal British Legion. 

Wimbledon War Memorial, Wimbledon Village

Starts: 10.40am

Attended by: Deputy Mayor of Merton, civic representatives, the Wimbledon branch of The Royal British Legion and the 210 Transport Squadron.

Mayor of Merton, Councillor Mary Curtin said: “Remembrance Day is a time for the nation to come together to pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for this country. I hope residents will join us at one of the boroughs remembrance services to honour the brave individuals who are gone but certainly not forgotten.

“With this year marking 100 years since the end of World War One, I am also inviting residents to come along to the commemorative event on 11 November at the civic centre. This fitting event will play its part in the nation’s tribute and mark the day when the guns fell silent, with the lighting of a Beacon and the ringing of bells.”

An event also takes place on Wimbledon Common on November 11, with details on this link: Wimbledon Common Remembrance Sunday event.

November 2, 2018