Centenary Remembrance Day - 11th November 2018
In common with the rest of the country, Croxley Green decided that this year, the centenary of the Armistice should be marked in a special way. As well as reflecting on the sadness and loss, there should be hope for peace and stability in the world today.
Croxley Green Parish Council, the co-ordinator for the Remembrance Parade for the past thirty years, as well as residents, made preparations.
Earlier in the month the Parish Rangers attached 100 extra large poppies to many of the lamp posts of New Road, Yorke Road and Dickinson Square, as well as The Green and the Scots Hill area. One hundred years ago, these were the main roads of the village.
Croxley Green Parish Council, the co-ordinator for the Remembrance Parade for the past thirty years, as well as residents, made preparations.
Earlier in the month the Parish Rangers attached 100 extra large poppies to many of the lamp posts of New Road, Yorke Road and Dickinson Square, as well as The Green and the Scots Hill area. One hundred years ago, these were the main roads of the village.
Poster for Remembrance Day Parade
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(© loaned by CGPC) The large poppies decorated the street lights
(© loaned by CGPC) The large poppies decorated the street lights
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The commemorations on the day itself began with church services during the morning throughout the community, with a one minute’s silence at 11am.
The parade itself was far larger than usual. Many community groups and individual residents gathered near to the Library/ Community Way for the procession which departed at 1.50pm following the route along New Road to All Saints Church. Residents with mobility problems could join the parade further along, either at the junction with Yorke Road or go directly to the church for the Memorial Service.
As the parade walked down the poppy-lined New Road, towards the War Memorial on The Green, people had the opportunity to observe the posters which had been placed in the windows of the houses from which the men had left for the war 100 years before.
The parade itself was far larger than usual. Many community groups and individual residents gathered near to the Library/ Community Way for the procession which departed at 1.50pm following the route along New Road to All Saints Church. Residents with mobility problems could join the parade further along, either at the junction with Yorke Road or go directly to the church for the Memorial Service.
As the parade walked down the poppy-lined New Road, towards the War Memorial on The Green, people had the opportunity to observe the posters which had been placed in the windows of the houses from which the men had left for the war 100 years before.
(© loaned by CGPC) Remembrance Day Parade along New Road
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Turning left down the Green, the parade entered All Saints Church through a special set of engraved glass doors, replacing the old wooden ones, which had been commissioned by the church to commemorate the centenary. These were to be formally unveiled as part of the Remembrance Service. The church was packed, extra seats had to be found, and still many people had to stand. The Remembrance Service at 2.15 pm was very moving with many tributes paid to the past from members of the congregation.
Following the church service, the congregation and church leaders walked to the War Memorial on The Green for a second service and the laying of wreaths from the various local organisations. This was also an opportunity for residents not wishing to attend the church service to gather at the memorial and also lay a cross or wreath for a family member or local group.
See attached for the CGPC Order of Service
Photographs from Camera Club
Adjacent to the memorial a special seat was unveiled. It had been purchased by the Croxley Green Residents Association with the aid of the County Councillor’s Locality Budget fund.
Following the church service, the congregation and church leaders walked to the War Memorial on The Green for a second service and the laying of wreaths from the various local organisations. This was also an opportunity for residents not wishing to attend the church service to gather at the memorial and also lay a cross or wreath for a family member or local group.
See attached for the CGPC Order of Service
Photographs from Camera Club
Adjacent to the memorial a special seat was unveiled. It had been purchased by the Croxley Green Residents Association with the aid of the County Councillor’s Locality Budget fund.
(© loaned by Margaret Pomfret) The War Memorial on the following day
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(© loaned by Margaret Pomfret) The War Memorial on the following day
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