There are additional gatherings that take place throughout the year. These are short services to commemorate significant dates related to conflicts since 1918. They all take place at the War Memorial, Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City (unless otherwise stated) from 10:45 to 11:15. All are welcome to join us.
The 2024 dates are shown below.
| Date |
Event |
Anniversary |
Note/link |
| 8th May |
Victory in Europe (VE) Day |
1945 (79th) |
|
| 6th June |
D-Day |
1944 (80th) |
|
| 14th June |
Falklands War (end) |
1982 (42nd) |
|
| 24th June |
Armed Forces Day flag raising |
- |
WHBC Council offices |
| 29th June |
Armed Forces Day |
- |
|
| 27th July |
Korean War (end) |
1953 (71st) |
|
| 15th August |
Victory over Japan (VJ) Day |
1945 (79th) |
|
| 15th September |
Battle of Britain |
1942 (84th) |
|
| 10th November |
Remembrance Sunday |
1918 (106th) |
Remembrance Sunday |
| 11th November |
Armistice Day |
1918 (106th) |
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