The borough will host several formal Acts of Remembrance. These include the council’s annual Garden of Remembrance at Bourne Hall Park, Ewell, on Wednesday 4 November; a Remembrance Sunday wreath laying and procession on 8 November; and an Armistice Day Service in Epsom market place on 11 November.
The Garden of Remembrance will officially open on Wednesday 4 November at 10:30am at Bourne Hall Park, Ewell. The Mayor of Epsom & Ewell, alongside local schoolchildren, will perform songs and poems before placing poppy tokens at 11am. The Garden will remain open to the public until 29 November, offering a space for reflection and remembrance.
On Sunday 8 November, the Mayor will lay wreaths at the War Memorials in Ashley Road, Epsom, at 9:30am. A Remembrance Day procession will commence at 10:30am from the Army Reserve Centre, Welbeck Close, proceeding to St Mary’s Church, Ewell, for an Act of Remembrance, wreath laying, and a church service. A separate service will be held at St Martin of Tours Church, Epsom, where Councillor James Lawrence will lay a wreath.
An Armistice Day Service will take place on Wednesday 11 November at the Clock Tower in Epsom Market Place. The ceremony, beginning shortly before 11am, will include members of the public, the Royal British Legion, armed forces personnel, veterans, and local schoolchildren. It will conclude with the nationwide two-minute silence at 11am.
“"Each year, our Remembrance and Armistice Day commemorations give us the opportunity to pause, reflect and remember. We honour all those who have served their country with courage and dedication, particularly those who made the ultimate sacrifice. I encourage residents to join us at these events as we come together to pay our respects and ensure that their service is not forgotten."
