Cascade of knitted poppies at Stangrove Park
Remembrance Day – 11 November
On Wednesday 11 November at 11am, a two-minute silence will be held at the Town Council flag pole (near the entrance to Edenbridge Primary School). The Last Post will be played to mark the start, and the flag raised to half-mast for the day. This will be attended by representatives from the Council and Royal British Legion, and all residents are invited to join.
Remembrance Sunday – 8 November
At 10.30am there will be a march from Leathermarket car park to the old War Memorial Hospital (with road closure), followed by a wreath-laying service at 11.00am.
The whole community is invited to join, but please be advised that there will be no parking available at the old hospital site. Instead, you should park in the town. Parking is also available at the Cricket Club pavilion parking area, Blossoms Park. Those who need to travel by car should arrive to park by 10.15am to avoid the road closure.
Road closure will be in force 10.15 am to midday (from Church Street, High Street, Mill Hill to just past the hospital; and includes the Hever Road junction).
Thank you to all the organisations and volunteers that are helping to make this possible including the Royal British Legion, Edenbridge Scouts, Brownies and Girlguides, St Peter & St Paul’s Church, Edenbridge Town Band, Edenbridge Town Councillors, Kent Police, NEDRA, ECCA and Sevenoaks District Council.
Help with transportation
A Scouts minibus will follow the parade and lead on the way back, with limited seats available for those with walking mobility issues. If you would like to book a place on the minibus, please complete the minibus assistance request form
Remembrance schedule
Morning
10.15am: Arrive at Leathermarket car park to join the parade
10.30am: Scouts lead march to old War Memorial Hospital
10.45am: Arrive at War Memorial Hospital, and gather around memorial for opening prayers
11.00am: Last Post and two-minute Silence followed by wreath-laying, and National Anthem
11.20am: March back to the Leathermarket car park
Afternoon
2.30pm: Service of Remembrance at St Peter and St Paul’s Church. Music by Edenbridge Town Band.
