Remembrance 2026: Hillmorton hosts series of events for people affected by war
People are invited to a series of events taking place in Hillmorton for those affected by war all around the world.
On Remembrance Sunday, November 8, the annual Parade will assemble at Hillmorton Ex-Servicemen’s Club at 10.30am.
Led by members of Brass Band of Central England, service veterans, members of uniformed and youth organisations will parade to the Hillmorton War Memorial for a short service in the presence of Andrew Day, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire.
The service will be led by Rev Helen Merrigan and will include a two-minute silence. All are welcome to join the Parade and to gather on the village greens.
On Armistice Day, Wednesday, November 11, members of Hillmorton Branch, Royal British Legion, will gather at Hillmorton War Memorial at 10.50am to observe a 2 minute silence at 11am. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Kathryn Lawrence, Chairman of Hillmorton Branch Royal British Legion, said: “This year, the theme of our Remembrance will be Service in a Changing World.
"It is important that we take time each year as we reflect on the events of the past and continue to remember all those affected by the ongoing conflicts throughout the world.”
In Rugby town centre, the Brass Band of Central England will be performing a Festival of Remembrance, a concert of Remembrance and Hope at St Andrew’s Church on Saturday, November 7, at 7pm in aid of the Rugby No 1 and Hillmorton Branches, Royal British Legion. Tickets cost £15 (£12 concessions) and are available by calling (01788) 565609 or 07732 3453599.