The Royal British Legion is recognised as the national custodian of Remembrance. Remembrance Sunday, the second Sunday in November, is the day traditionally put aside to remember all those who have given their lives for the peace and freedom we enjoy today.
Every year the Fleet, Crookham & District Branch holds a full programme of commemorative events. The 2024 programme is as follows:
Remembrance Sunday - Sunday 10th November 2024
10.45am Act of Remembrance and wreath laying at The War Memorial, Gally Hill Road, Church Crookham.
11.00am Two Minutes Silence at The War Memorial, Gurkha Square, Fleet.
2.30pm Service of Remembrance at All Saints Church, Church Road, Fleet, followed by Parade.
3.20pm Parade from Church Road Car Park to Gurkha Square, Fleet for Act of Remembrance and wreath laying. Music by Sandhurst & District Corps of Drums. Taking the salute will be Deputy Lieutenant of Hampshire, Tim Wheale TD DL FRICS.
Followed By Act of Remembrance and wreath laying at The War Memorial, Gurkha Square, Fleet. Music by RBL Farnborough Concert Band and choirs.
Afterwards refreshments will be served in The Harlington by Fleet Town Council.
Armistice Day - Monday 11th November 2024
11.00am Two Minutes Silence at The War Memorial, Gally Hill Road, Church Crookham.
11.00am Two Minutes Silence at The War Memorial, Gurkha Square, Fleet.
The War Memorial, Gally Hill Road, Church Crookham
The War Memorial, Gurkha Square, Fleet