- Whitley Bay, North Shields & District Branch -

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.

If you would like to pre-order a wreath or any other official Poppy Appeal item at any time of year please contact the Whitley Bay, North Shields & District branch by emailing wb.ns.poppy@gmail.com

Sunday 9 November 2025

War Memorial - Hawkey's Lane, North Shields 10.55am

This will follow on from a parade which leaves from the site of the former Queen Alexandra Sixth Form College (Hawkey's Lane Campus) at 10.45am

North Shields Remembrance Parade

War Memorial - The Links, Whitley Bay 2.55pm

This will follow on from a parade which leaves what was the Branch office in Victoria Terrace, Whitley Bay at 2.25pm.

Whitley Bay Remembrance Parade

Please note there is no official event at the Links in the morning due to our Branch members and the local councillors being committed to the North Shields parade and other events in the North Tyneside area.