Croydon will come together on Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day to honour those who served in the two World Wars and other conflicts.

Residents are invited to join The Civic Mayor, The Executive Mayor and other community leaders on Sunday 8 November for a traditional wreath-laying ceremony at the Cenotaph on Katharine Street at 10.30am.

There will be a two minutes’ silence, followed by a short service of remembrance. Executive Mayor Jason Perry, The Worshipful Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Mohammed Islam, and the Deputy Lieutenant of Croydon, Colonel Ray Wilkinson, will lead the wreath-laying ceremony. They will be followed by the Royal British Legion, civic and faith representatives, members of the military, and residents.

Anyone who wishes to lay a wreath may do so. Wreath-layers should meet outside the Spread Eagle pub on Katharine Street at 10.20am and will be called forward at the appropriate time to lay their wreath.

Later that day at 5.30pm, Croydon Minster will hold a Remembrance Service which members of the public are warmly invited to attend.

A further two-minutes’ silence will be observed at the Cenotaph on Katharine Street at 11am on Armistice Day on Wednesday 11 November. This will be led by the Civic Mayor, the Deputy Lieutenant of Croydon, Executive Mayor Perry, and other civic leaders.

All are welcome to attend.

Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Mohammed Islam said: “Remembrance provides an important opportunity for our community to come together and honour those who served with courage and dedication. As we reflect on the sacrifices made in the past, we also remember all those whose lives continue to be affected by conflict and reaffirm our shared aspiration for peace.”

Jason Perry, Executive Mayor of Croydon said: “Remembrance is a time to honour those who gave their lives for our country and the freedoms we enjoy today. They gave their tomorrows for our today, and we owe them a debt that can never be repaid.

“We also recognise all who serve or have served in our Armed Forces, and the sacrifices made by their families. I hope residents will join us at the Cenotaph on Katharine Street on Remembrance Sunday at 10.30am and Armistice Day at 11am, as we come together to remember.”

Wreaths can be purchased from the Royal British Legion (https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/ or 0345 845 1945).