On Wednesday 11 November, a two-minute silence will be observed at 11am at the Town Council flag pole, located near the entrance to Edenbridge Primary School. The ceremony will begin with the playing of The Last Post, followed by the flag being raised to half-mast for the remainder of the day. Representatives from the Town Council and the Royal British Legion are expected to attend, and all residents are welcome to join.
The commemoration continues on Remembrance Sunday, 8 November. A parade will commence at 10.30am from Leathermarket car park, proceeding to the old War Memorial Hospital. A wreath-laying service will take place at 11.00am at the hospital site. The community is encouraged to attend, though attendees are advised that parking at the old hospital site will be unavailable. Parking is available at the Cricket Club pavilion parking area, Blossoms Park. Those travelling by car are advised to arrive by 10.15am to secure parking before road closures take effect.
Road closures will be in effect from 10.15 am to midday. The affected routes include Church Street, High Street, Mill Hill, extending past the hospital, and the Hever Road junction.
Organisations and volunteers supporting these events include 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.
Transportation assistance will be provided by a Scouts minibus, which will follow the parade and lead the return journey. Limited seats are available for individuals with mobility issues. Those wishing to book a place should contact the council via their website.
The full schedule for Remembrance morning on 8 November includes arriving at Leathermarket car park by 10.15am, the Scouts leading the march to the old War Memorial Hospital at 10.30am, gathering for opening prayers at 10.45am, followed by The Last Post, a two-minute silence, wreath-laying, and the National Anthem at 11.00am. The march back to Leathermarket car park will conclude the morning's events.
In the afternoon, a Service of Remembrance will be held at St Peter and St Paul’s Church at 2.30pm, featuring music by the Edenbridge Town Band.
