Remembrance events 2009
Below is a summary of Remembrance events taking place this year and links for further information. Or browse our Google map of the events
Monday 2 November - Garden of Remembrance
Planting of Remembrance crosses at St Paul's Cathedral, London.
Wednesday 4 November - Welsh National Field of Remembrance
Opening of the field for planting of Remembrance crosses at Cathay's Park, Cardiff. The Field is open until Sunday 15 November.
Thursday 5 November - City of London Poppy Day
Lloyd's Branch of the Legion target the City's railway stations
Thursday 5 November - Field of Remembrance
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh plants a Remembrance Cross at the Field of Remembrance, Westminster Abbey. The Field is open until Sunday 15 November.
Saturday 7 November - Festival of Remembrance
The Legion’s own special tribute at The Royal Albert Hall
Sunday 8 November - Remembrance Sunday
The Cenotaph Parade, Whitehall
Songs of Praise - from Wootton Bassett, BBC1
South Wales Charity Gig featuring Black Butterfly
Wednesday 11 November - Armistice Day - Silence in the Square
Two Minute Silence at Trafalgar Square. London and Castle Square, Swansea
Wednesday 11 November - Passing of Generation Service
Commemorative service in Westminster Abbey, London after the passing of the last remaining WWI survivors living in the UK during 2009
For information visit www.passingofthegeneration.org.uk
Wednesday 11 November - an act of Remembrance on the River Thames
A unique event culminating in a two minute silence outside the Houses of Parliament.
Wednesday 11 November - London Lights
From dusk, the London Eye will turn red and poppies will be projected onto the nearby Shell Building.
Wednesday 11 November - Flanders' Field of Poppies
A special poppy tribute and Remembrance service at the Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium
Wednesday 11 November - Armstice Day Service
Held at the Armed Forces Memorial, National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas
Saturday 14 November - The Lord Mayor's Show, London
The Royal British Legion float will include a thank you to all who participated in the Poppy Appeal.
Until Remembrance Sunday
Discovery Channel is running World War II Remembered featuring interviews with Legion members.
