This coming Monday (11 November) marks Remembrance Day, an opportunity to honour the sacrifice of those who have served or are currently serving in the Armed Forces.
This weekend events will take place around the country to remember those who have previously served or are currently serving in the Armed Forces.
Remembrance
Remembrance commemorations will come to a head on Remembrance Sunday as services take place to honour the service and sacrifice of the British Armed Forces community and their allies. At 11am on 11 November a two minute silence will take place.
Join us at 11am on 11/11, and pause, for just two minutes and remember the Armed Forces community, past and present. #TwoMinuteSilence pic.twitter.com/EnmCxdhSDz
— Royal British Legion (@PoppyLegion) November 7, 2019
Each person that dons a poppy will prove that no member of the Armed Forces is forgotten. Once of the biggest events to take place will be the March Past. Up to 10,000 veterans will participate in the march ash the Cenotaph on Whitehall, London.
Travel
Many organisations are honouring veterans and serving personnel in their own unique way. If you are travelling to the Remembrance Sunday Cenotaph service in London this weekend Virgin Trains will be offering free travel to military personnel past and present.
The @RoyalNavy has been putting the finishing touches to its part in the Remembrance Sunday parade at the Cenotaph in London this weekend.🌹
Making sure our sailors are ready to do the nation proud.🇬🇧👊#LestWeForget #RemembranceSunday pic.twitter.com/h6oETb16Gp
— HMNB Portsmouth (@HMNBPortsmouth) November 7, 2019
Many bus services will also offer free travel including First Kernow, Arriva, Stagecoach and Go North East. If you are wearing your uniform or carrying a military ID card or veteran’s badge you will be able to access these modes of transport free of charge.
Poppy appeal
Money raised on and around Remembrance Day goes on to benefit the Armed Forces community and their loved ones. The Poppy Appeal is the Royal British Legion’s biggest fundraising campaign, held annual during the period of remembrance.
It’s so special being at our annual #FieldofRemembrance, everyone here has a story. Remembering fallen loved ones and comrades. Meeting old friends and reminiscing of their days in service. #Remembrance2019 #LestWeForget pic.twitter.com/WPdYEm7Yag
— The Poppy Factory (@PoppyFactory) November 7, 2019
The Appeal has raised nearly £3billion in the last 100 years since the end of the first world war. Even the making of poppy pins helps veterans today. If you haven’t picked a poppy up yet you can buy them in local supermarkets, high street shops or online through the Poppy Shop.
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