After many services were cancelled for Remembrance Day last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, they will resume across Essex in 2021.
Services are being planned across the county on Sunday, November 14 to commemorate the contribution of the Armed Forces and their families from Britain and the Commonwealth.
The day commemorates and remembers those who fought in the first and second World Wars as well as later conflicts and people across the country traditionally wear a poppy.
The Queen usually leads services on Remembrance weekend at the Cenotaph in London, but this year has been advised to take on only desk-based duties for the next two weeks.
In a statement given last Friday, the palace said: “Her Majesty regrets that this means she will be unable to attend the Festival of Remembrance on Saturday November 13.
Join us tomorrow for #London Poppy Day! Our #PoppyAppeal collectors will be joined by volunteers including from the @RoyalNavy @BritishArmy @RoyalAirForce across the city raising money for the Poppy Appeal. Please do come down and show your support. #everypoppycounts pic.twitter.com/QGI93xwM8G
— Royal British Legion (@PoppyLegion) November 3, 2021
“However, it remains The Queen’s firm intention to be present for the National Service of Remembrance on Remembrance Sunday, on November 14.”
These are the Remembrance Day events taking place in Essex in 2021.
Remembrance Day services in Essex
Southend
Where: War Memorial, Cliff Gardens, Clifftown Parade, Westcliff, Southend-on-Sea
When: Sunday November 14 at 10am
The Remembrance Day parade will begin at the Naval & Military Club at 10am with a short walk to the War Memorial in Westcliff.
After the service there will be a return march where the parade will fall out.
Southend Branch members of the Royal Naval Association and guests will be welcome back to the branch for a small reception buffet.
Chelmsford
Where: Stow Maris Great War Aerodrome, Hackmans Lane, Flambird's Chase, Chelmsford CM3 6RJ
When: Sunday November 14 at 2pm
Representatives from the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air force youth branches, accompanied by the Blind Veterans UK will complete a parade at 2pm.
There will also be readings and an address from the Lord Lieutenant of Essex, Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst, before the service is concluded with the Last Post.
Maldon
Where: High Street, All Saints Church (adjacent), Maldon, CM9 5PJ
When: Sunday November 14 at 2:15pm
A parade will begin at 2:15pm from the Tiptree Community Centre, and will make its way over to the War Memorial.
From there a ceremony will take place, lasting from 2:20pm to 2:55pm.
After this the parade will walk along Church Road for a service at St. Luke’s at 3pm.
Saffron Walden
Where: Saffron Walden War Memorial
When: Sunday November 14 at 11am
After observing a two minutes silence at the War Memorial at 11am, a parade will take place to St Mary's Church.
From there a full service will be held.
Clacton-on-Sea
Where: Clacton Town Hall
When: Sundat November 15 at 10:25am
As in previous years there will be a parade from Clacton Town Hall at 10.25am with salute taken by Chairman and dignitaries.
There will then be a march to the Seafront Gardens for a service at 11am.
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