Remembrance Sunday, observed on the second Sunday of November, is a time for solemn reflection and remembrance, honoring the brave men and women of the Armed Forces who lost their lives in conflict. This year, on November 10th, the community of Sutton will come together to pay their respects and commemorate the sacrifices made.
The main Remembrance Sunday event in Sutton will take place at the War Memorial in Worcester Park. This poignant ceremony, led by Reverend Hannah Thomson, Vicar of Christ Church with St Philip, will commence at 10.45am. The Civic Act of Remembrance will see the attendance of the Mayor, Mayoress, and Deputy Mayor, adding to the ceremony's official significance.
Beyond the central event at Worcester Park, Sutton will also host a variety of other Remembrance Sunday events, ensuring that every corner of the community can participate in this important occasion. The Carshalton Memorial Service, held at the Carshalton War Memorial (SM5 3PE), provides an opportunity for reflection for residents of Carshalton. Those seeking a more intimate setting may choose to attend the Remembrance Service at Manor Park (SM1 4AF). The Belmont War Memorial Remembrance Sunday Parade at the Belmont War Memorial (SM2 6DS) will offer a vibrant and solemn spectacle, allowing residents to come together in a communal display of remembrance. Finally, the Act of Remembrance at the Wallington Green Memorial (SM6 0AA) will provide another location for residents to gather and reflect on the sacrifices made.
While Remembrance Sunday is a time of profound reflection, Armistice Day, observed on November 11th, marks a specific moment of pause. This year, Sutton will observe Armistice Day with a special event in Trinity Square. At 11am, the traditional two-minute silence will be observed, a moment for the entire community to pause and remember. Reverend Alison Way, representing St Nicholas Church in Sutton, will lead the service, and Martin French will conduct the choir from Sutton High School, adding a musical dimension to the ceremony. The Mayor, Cllr Colin Stears, Mayoress, Sue Stears, and Madam Deputy Mayor, Cllr Louise Phelan, will also be present, signifying the municipal participation in this meaningful observance.
These events, spanning both Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day, offer diverse opportunities for residents of Sutton to participate in the commemorations. Regardless of the chosen event, the overarching theme remains the same: to remember, honor, and pay tribute to those who served with bravery and sacrifice. This year, the community of Sutton will once again come together in a spirit of unity and remembrance, ensuring that the sacrifices of those who have gone before are never forgotten.
