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Welwyn Garden City

Additional events

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. Photos can be seen in the Picture gallery.

 

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)