Council representatives will join residents across the borough for services this Sunday, as the nation comes together for Remembrance.
The Mayor of Bromley, Councillor David Jefferys, will lay a wreath in Bromley Town Centre, following a service at Bromley Parish Church.
“It is so important that we take the time out of our busy lives, to reflect on the sacrifices of those who have served in our armed forces. I know we have many veterans within our borough, additionally many more residents have loved ones who have served, including those who have tragically lost their lives. While we should also be providing support to the Armed Forces Community, Remembrance is so important, where we can collectively commemorate and show our thanks and appreciation, as a borough and as a nation. We will remember them”, said the Mayor of Bromley.
Bromley has more veterans than any other London Borough and the council signed the Armed Forces Covenant in 2023 to renew its commitment to supporting the armed forces community, with further organisations and businesses across the borough also encouraged to make this pledge. Further information about the armed forces community in Bromley, including support that is available, is found at www.bromley.gov.uk/ArmedForces.
Remembrance Day services will be held throughout the borough on Sunday 10 November, with details found below of services where the council will be represented.
Beckenham Town and Copers Cope
Beckenham War Memorial, Rectory Road/Croydon Road, Beckenham BR2 1BN
Councillor Michael Tickner will represent the borough and lay a wreath at the 10:50am service along with Deputy Lieutenant Deirdre Barr BEM TD DL VR.
Councillor Christine Harris will represent the Kelsey and Eden Park Ward and lay a wreath at Beckenham War Memorial.
Guests are requested to arrive by 10:40am.
Bickley and Sundridge
St. George’s Parish Church, Bickley Park Road, Bickley BR1 2BE
Councillor Kira Gabbert will represent the borough, lay a wreath, and read a lesson at the 10:30am service at St. George’s Parish Church.
St John the Evangelist Church, Park Road, Bromley BR1 3HJ
Councillor Kate Lymer will represent the borough, lay a wreath at the 09:45am service at St John the Evangelist Church.
Biggin Hill
St George’s RAF Chapel of Remembrance, Main Road, Biggin Hill TN16 3EG
Councillor Sophie Dunbar will represent the borough, lay a wreath at the 10:30am service at St George’s RAF Chapel of Remembrance.
St. Mark’s Church, 10 Church Road, Biggin Hill, Westerham TN16 3LB
Councillor Melanie Stevens will represent the borough, lay a wreath, and read a lesson at the 9:30am service at St. Mark’s Church, Biggin Hill.
Biggin Hill War Memorial, Main Road, Biggin Hill TN16 3DY
Councillor Melanie Stevens will represent the borough and lay a wreath at Biggin Hill War Memorial following the service at St Mark’s Church.
Bromley Common and Holwood
Holy Trinity Church, Church Lane, Bromley Common BR2 8LB
Councillor Dr Sunil Gupta will represent the borough and lay a wreath at the 10:00am service at Holy Trinity Church.
Bromley Town
Bromley Parish Church, St Peter and St Paul, Church Road BR2 0EG
The Mayor, Councillor Dr David Jefferys, the Mayoress, Mrs Ann-Marie Jefferys, Representative Deputy Lieutenant Robert Murfin TD DL, Peter Fortune MP and the Chief Executive, Mr. Ade Adetosoye CBE and Councillor Sam Webber will attend the service. Those attending are asked to arrive by 10:30am for a 10:50am start. After the service, the Civic party will proceed to the War Memorial for the wreath laying ceremony.
Chelsfield
St Martin of Tours, Church Road, Chelsfield, Orpington BR6 7SN
Councillor Angela Page will represent the borough and lay a wreath at the 10:15am service at St Martin of Tours, Church Road.
Chislehurst
St. Nicholas Church, Church Lane, Chislehurst BR7 5PE
Councillors Mark Smith, Alison Stammers and Mike Jack will represent the borough, read a lesson, and lay a wreath at the 9:30am service at St. Nicholas Church, Chislehurst.
Clockhouse
St James Church, St James Avenue BR3 4HF
Councillor Jessica Arnold will represent the borough and lay a wreath at the 9:15am service at St James Church, Clockhouse.
St Michael and All Angels Church, Ravenscroft Road, Beckenham BR3 4TN
Councillor Josh King will represent the borough and lay a wreath at the 11:00am service at St Michael and All Angels Church, Clockhouse.
Crystal Palace and Anerley
Crystal Palace War Memorial, Westow Street SE19 3AF
Councillors Ruth McGregor and Ryan Thomson will represent the borough and lay a wreath at the 10:45am service at the Crystal Palace War Memorial.
Farnborough and Crofton
St. Giles the Abbot, Church Road, Farnborough Village BR6 7DB
Councillor Christopher Marlow will represent the borough and lay a wreath at the 10:45am service at the War Memorial in the Churchyard, followed by a service at 11:15am at St Giles the Abbot, Farnborough, where the Councillor will read a lesson.
St. Paul’s Church, Crofton Road BR6 8JE
Councillor Robert Evans will represent the borough, read a lesson, and lay a wreath at the 10:15am service at St Paul’s Church, Crofton.
Hayes and Coney Hall
St. Mary the Virgin, Hayes Street, Hayes BR2 7LH
Councillor Josh Coldspring-White will represent the borough, read a lesson, and lay a wreath at the 10:30am service at St Mary the Virgin, Hayes.
Keston Parish Church, Church Road Keston, BR2 6HT
Councillor Alexa Michael will represent the borough at the 10:00am service at Keston Parish Church. Followed by a service at the War Memorial where she will lay a wreath.
Mottingham
St Andrew’s Church, 223 Court Road, Mottingham, London SE9 4TQ
Councillor Will Rowlands will represent the borough at the Act of Remembrance and wreath laying at the Mottingham War Memorial at 11:00am. Guests are requested to arrive by 10:50am
St. Edward the Confessor, 35 Keverne Road, Mottingham, London SE9 4AQ
Councillor David Cartwright QFSM will represent the borough and lay a wreath at a Remembrance service at 10:30am.
Orpington
All Saints Parish Church, Bark Hart Road, Orpington BR6 0QD
The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Jonathan Andrews, the Deputy Mayoress, Mrs Theresa Andrews, Councillor Kim Botting FRSA, Councillor Mile Botting, Councillor Pauline Tunnicliffe, Deputy Lieutenant Geoffrey Thompson and Senior Representative from the High Commission of Canada will attend this service.
There will be a wreath laying ceremony and a reading at Orpington War Memorial at 10:50am, followed by a service at All Saints Parish Church at 11:45am. Afterwards there will be a further service and wreath laying ceremony at Canadian Corner.
Penge and Cator
St John’s Church, 2 St John’s Road, Penge SE20 7EQ
Councillor Kathy Bance MBE will represent the borough and read a lesson at the 10:00am service at St John’s Church, Penge.
TS Sikh Memorial, Beckenham and Penge Sea Cadets, 290 Kent House Road BR3 1JG
Councillor Kevin Kennedy-Brooks will represent the borough and lay a wreath at the 12:00pm service, following the service at St John’s Church.
Holy Trinity Church, 66 Lennard Road, London SE20 7LX
Councillor Simon Jeal will represent the borough and lay a wreath at the Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial, Holy Trinity Church, at 3:00pm.
Petts Wood and Knoll
Christ Church URC, Tudor Way, Petts Wood, Orpington BR5 1LH
Councillor Keith Onslow will represent the borough and read a lesson at the 10:00am service at Christ Church URC, followed by a Wreath Laying service at the Garden of Remembrance and Silence at 11:00am.
Plaistow
St. Andrew’s Church, 136 Burnt Ash Lane BR1 5AF
Past Mayor Peter Ayres will represent the borough at the 10:00am service, followed by the two-minute silence, the reading of the names and the laying of the wreaths at 11:00am at St Andrew’s Church, Plaistow.
St Mary's Church, 61 College Road BR1 3QG
Councillor Alisa Igoe will represent the borough, lay a wreath, and read a lesson at the 10:30am service at St. Mary’s Church, Plaistow.
Shortlands and Park Langley
St. Mary’s Church, 39 Kingswood Road BR2 0HG
Councillor Gemma Turrell will represent the borough, lay a wreath, and read a lesson at the 10:00am service at St. Mary’s Church, Shortlands.
St Mary Cray
St Mary’s Church, High Street, St Mary Cray, BR5 3NL
Councillor Shaun Slator will represent the borough, read a lesson, and lay a wreath at the 10:00am service at St Mary’s Church, St Mary Cray.
St Paul’s Cray
St. Barnabas Church, Rushet Road, St. Paul’s Cray BR5 2PU
Councillor Chris Price will represent the borough, read a lesson, and lay a wreath at the 10:30am service at St Barnabas Church, St Paul’s Cray.
West Wickham
West Wickham War Memorial, Corkscrew Hill BR4 9QT
Councillor Mark Brock will represent the borough, lay a wreath, and read a lesson at the 10:30am service with a two-minute silence at 11:00am at West Wickham War Memorial.
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