Remembrance Sunday is this Sunday 9 November. Every November across the United Kingdom we remember the service and sacrifice of the people who defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.
There are a number of events taking place across Bracknell Forest to mark this important day. These include parades, church services and wreath laying.
Bracknell town centre
The Royal British Legion's Poppy Shop is open at The Lexicon Bracknell (next to River Island) until Friday 7 November. Pop along between 10am and 4pm to purchase:
- the 2025 poppy pin
- traditional paper poppies
- a wide range of Royal British Legion merchandise
A number of giant poppies have been installed across Bracknell Forest over the past week. These will remain in place until after Armistice Day, signifying the borough’s thanks to all our armed personnel, their families, and our veterans.
Bracknell Town Council will host a Remembrance Parade on Sunday 9 November.
The parade will begin at 10:40am outside Princess Square, before moving through the town centre and The Lexicon Bracknell. Everyone is welcome to line the route and pay their respects.
Please allow extra time for travel and parking and be aware that there will be photography at the event. Full event information and parade route map available on the Bracknell Town Council Facebook page.
Bracknell Town FC host Didcot Town in the Bucks and Berks County Cup on Monday 10 November. Kick off is at 7:45pm at the SB Stadium. This special Remembrance Game includes a collection for the Royal British Legion poppy appeal. Free entry and a complementary drink is available for all serving and retired military personnel. Visit the Bracknell Town FC website to buy tickets and see full fixture information.
Binfield
Residents are invited to Remembrance services and a parade in the Binfield area. St. Mark’s Church will hold an outdoor Act of Remembrance Service on Saturday 8 November from 2:30pm. This will be followed by a wreath-laying at the War Memorial.
There will be 2 parades and a special church service in Binfield on Sunday 9 November.
The first parade will leave Oakmede car park at 9:30am, walking Terrace Road North to All Saints’ Church.
Following the parade, All Saints’ Church will hold a Remembrance Service at 10:15am.
The service will be followed by a second parade, leaving the church at 11:15am and returning to Oakmede car park for 11:45am.
Road closures will be in place on Terrace Road North during these times.
Further information on the weekend’s events is available on the Binfield Parish Council Facebook page.
Sandhurst
The Mayor of Sandhurst invites residents to a Service of Remembrance. It will be held at 10:45am on Sunday November 9, in Sandhurst Memorial Park on Yorktown Road.
A 2-minute silence will start at 11am. This will be followed by music from the Sandhurst Silver Band, the Churches Together Choir, and the Sandhurst and District Corps of Drums.
More information, including parking restrictions, is available on the Sandhurst Town Council Facebook page.
We look forward to seeing the community come together over the weekend to honour those who served.
