Remembrance 2020

For obvious reasons, this year's Remembrancetide was different from previous years but The Royal British Legion in Spain and its Branches ensured that it was marked nevertheless.  Depending on local circumstances, this varied from Acts of Remembrance with reduced congregations, to simpler Acts that were livestreamed or broadcast after the event, to simple gatherings, socially distanced, for a moment's silence.  

The Poppy Appeal itself began with a short Act of Remembrance in Benidorm on 16th October and you can see more details of that ceremony here.

Remembrance Sunday - Sunday, 8th November

Legion Branches from across the District managed to find ways to carry out a limited Act of Remembrance on Remembrance Sunday despite local restrictions. A small selection of photographs appears below.

Armistice Day - Wednesday, 11th November

Alicante Branch - Remembrance Service in Castalla International starting at 10.45.

Javea Branch - Act of Remembrance on Facebook Livestream and on Pure Gold FM starting at 10.55 

Orihuela Costa - Remembrance Service at Mil Palmeras starting at 11.00 - by invitation only.

Torrevieja Branch  

You can find out more about the traditional themes and emblems of Remembrance on our dedicated page.