Services of remembrance are a time to remember the members of the armed forces who have died on duty since World War I. They take place around the country each year on Armistice Day (11 November), and on Remembrance Sunday (the second Sunday in November).

2023 events

Sunday 12 November

Nelson Health Centre, Kingston Road, Wimbledon Starts: 9am Attended by: Mayor of Merton (Cllr Gill Manly), civic representatives and the Royal British Legion.

Mitcham War Memorial, Lower Green West, Mitcham Starts: 10.40am Attended by: Deputy Mayor of Merton (Cllr Martin Whelton), civic representatives and the Mitcham branch of the Royal British Legion.

Wimbledon War Memorial, Wimbledon Village Starts: 10.40am Attended by: Deputy Lieutenant, Chris Cotton, Mayor of Merton (Cllr Gill Manly), civic representatives, the Wimbledon branch of The Royal British Legion.

Friday 10 November

Mitcham War Memorial Starts: 10.50am Attended by: Mayor of Merton (Cllr Gill Manly), and civic representatives.

Merton Civic Centre, Morden Starts: 10.50am Attended by: Deputy Mayor of Merton (Cllr Martin Whelton) and civic representatives.