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

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. 

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

In Harrogate we have a busy Remembrance Sunday with a full service at the Cenotaph including the Army Foundation College, the Royal British Legion, Regimental Assocations, Uniformed Cadets and Scouts and Guides.

In the afternoon a Service is also held in the afternoon at the Commonwealth War Graves at Stonefall where Commonwealth representatives attend together with civic parties.  This also includes members from the Army Foundation College.

Also in the afternoon is a service at Starbeck again attended by all.

Mr Iain Townsley - our further flung member from Australia - laid the wreath at the Cenotaph on behalf of the Branch for 2011.  He very much enjoyed the after parade drinks!