The Royal British Legion is recognised as the national custodian of Remembrance.

Since the 100th Anniversary of the start of WW1 the Branch Padre Rev. Gerald Higham, has been conducting a service at St.Thomas' Church to commemorate each of the fallen from the local area in the month in which they died.

This will continue until 2019 when the anniversary of the last of those who died is marked. Additionally, a wooden cross will be placed for each name at the Helmshore War Memorial.

It has been noted that there is a discrepancy between the names on the War Memorial, those listed on the Church plaque and the official war records. Work is currently in progress to consolidate the full list. Once completed it is the intention of the Branch to ensure that all names are incorporated onto the War Memorial.

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.

Remembrance Sunday 

In 2017 Remembrance Sunday will be on the 12th November.

This year's parade will once again be led by the Haslingden and Helmshore Brass Band. 

Arrangements for the parade (to be confirmed) are as follows:

The Parade will assemble on Broadway off the road outside the shops at 8.45 am. There will be a short march along Helmshore Road to St Thomas’ Church for a service at 9.15am.

On completion of the church service, the parade will march along Helmshore Road to the Memorial Gardens where a service of commemoration and wreath laying ceremony will be held prior to 11.am when a 2 minute silence will be observed.

View our News & Events calendar for details of other local Remembrance events.