Parades to honour those who gave their lives during the world wars will return to Broxbourne this weekend.
Last year, no organised events took place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but 2021 will see Remembrance Sunday services held once again. Parades will be taking place in Cheshunt, Hoddesdon, Goffs Oak and Broxbourne.
Broxbourne Council will also pay its respects by placing three ‘Beacons of Light’ around the Old Pond in Cheshunt. They will be lit every day from 11-14 November, from 4-10pm.
On Sunday 14 November, the Mayor of Broxbourne, Councillor David Taylor, will attend a remembrance service at the memorial in Cheshunt. Starting at 10.30am, the Mayor will take part in a wreath laying before leading a salute at the Drill Hall in Crossbrook Street.
Councillor Paul Seeby, the Deputy Mayor, will attend a remembrance service at 10am at Goffs Oak Methodist Church with a wreath laying ceremony at 10.50am.
The Deputy Leader, Councillor David Holliday, will represent the Council at the commemoration in Broxbourne. The ceremony starts at 10.15am at St Augustine’s Church, followed by wreath laying at the Broxbourne War Memorial from 10.50am,
A wreath laying will also take place at 10.40am at the Hoddesdon memorial, before a service at 11am at St Catherine’s and St Paul’s which is open to the public.
Councillor David Taylor, the Mayor of Broxbourne, said:
“We look forward to marking Remembrance Weekend with the public once again. It is always an honour to be part of the Council’s annual commemorations. Although organised events are being held again this year, we would like to remind people to still stay COVID safe as they pay their respects to the fallen.”