As the nation comes together for Remembrance Sunday on 10 November 2024 and Armistice Day on Monday 11 November 2024 , residents across Ealing will gather to commemorate and show their respect to those who fought for the country in war and those who died in their fight for freedom.
On Sunday 10 November 2024, parades and services to honour Remembrance Day will be taking place at three towns across Ealing at 11am. Councillors and leaders from Ealing Labour, Ealing Liberal Democrats and Ealing Conservative political parties will be attending the various events.
In Ealing town itself, Mayor of Ealing, Councillor Yvonne Johnson, will attend the service and parade at Ealing Green War Memorial which is located in front of Pitzhanger Manor by Walpole Park. Proceeding start with a two minute silence at 11am. Other dignitaries attending include The King’s representative, Deputy Lieutenant Richard Kornicki and religious leaders.
There are also services in Greenford town and also Southall town.
At Greenford Broadway, the local branch of the Royal British Legion will march to Greenford War Memorial from its headquarters in Oldfield Lane South for a public service at 11am. Deputy Mayor, Councillor Anthony Kelly, will attend along with Councillor Louise Brett, deputy leader and cabinet member for safe and genuinely affordable homes.
While in Southall, residents will gather at the Southall War Memorial at The Green,Southall at 10:45am, ready for a service at 11am. Previous Mayor of Ealing, Councillor Hitesh Tailor will attend along with council cabinet member for decent living incomes, Councillor Kamaljit Nagpal.
Leader of Ealing Council, Councillor Peter Mason said: “This is an important time in the national calendar for us to all come together, to pause and remember all those who have lost their lives in war. It is also a time for us to give thanks to those who fought for our freedom. By coming together at memorials across our borough, we recommit ourselves to never forget the huge sacrifices made by others.”
There will be also be a two-minute silence taking place outside Ealing Town Hall on Armistice Day (Monday 11/11) at 11am and residents are invited to attend.
