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.
Remembrance honours those who serve to defend our democratic freedoms and way of life.
Remembrance Sunday:
Anyone in Oxted is welcome to join us as we mark this National event locally, remembering and paying due tribute.
We unite across faiths, cultures, and backgrounds to remember the service and sacrifice:
- We remember the sacrifice of the Armed Forces community from the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.
- We pay tribute to the special contribution of families and of the emergency services.
- We acknowledge innocent civilians who have lost their lives in conflict and acts of terrorism.
Oxted:
In Oxted; march-off is from the RBL Club on Church Lane at 09.30 for a service at St Mary’s Church at 09.50. Before the Service the Standard Party dip the standard at Private Joseph Wicks' grave close to the Oxted Community Centre. (His son JW Wicks killed in action 1917, is listed on the War Memorial)
Photograph courtesy of Mathew Cuzen.
We then march back to the War Memorial on Master Park at 10.45 in time for a Wreath laying service, followed by The Exhortation, The Last Post a 2-minute silence at 11.00. and Reveille* On completion there will be a short ceremony at the War Memorial on Old Oxted High Street.
Concurrently, there will be a ceremony and church service at St John’s in Hurst Green – Church service at 10.00 with a ceremony outside at the memorial cross at 11.00.
On completion of the ceremonies, there will be some light refreshments available in the RBL Oxted Club on Church Lane.
Our thanks to:
St Mary's Church Oxted for the service of remembrance.
For road closure: Oxted Parish Council and Titsey Rotary Club.
National Commemorations
We also quietly lay wreaths at Oxted's War Memorials on significant national commemorations, such as VE80.
Remembrance Events:
The Oxted Branch remembers and respects the sacrifice and honour of those in past conflicts.
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The Poppy
Wearing a poppy is is never compulsory but is greatly appreciated by those whom it is intended to support.
When and how you choose to wear a poppy is a reflection of your individual experiences and personal memories.
Remembrance unites people of all faiths, cultures, and backgrounds but it is also deeply personal.
It could mean wearing a poppy in November, before Remembrance Sunday. It could mean joining with others in your community on a commemorative anniversary. Or it could mean taking a moment on your own to pause and reflect.
Everyone is free to remember in their own way, or to choose not to remember at all.
"We will remember them"
*If a bugler or trumpeter is available The Last Post will be played followed by 2 minute silence and Reveille. ( Click Last Post to hear sound file)
How we raise funds to help our veterans, serving military and their families.
Funerals:
For full details see the lower part of the Flag Flying page .
The Oxted Branch standards leading a funeral cortege.
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