Remembrance Day services will resume across the region this month after events were cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This year, local councils in Lancashire are planning events on Sunday November 14 to commemorate the contribution of the Armed Forces and their families from Britain and the Commonwealth.

It remembers those who fought in World War One and 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 desk-based duties for the next two weeks. 

Lancashire Telegraph: Queen Elizabeth II (right) during the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph, in Whitehall, London in 2020 (PA)Queen Elizabeth II (right) during the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph, in Whitehall, London in 2020 (PA)

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.

“However, it remains The Queen’s firm intention to be present for the National Service of Remembrance on Remembrance Sunday, on November 14.”

Here are all the services going on in your area and how you can get involved:

Sefton and Southport

Sefton and Southport have various events running from 10.30am in the borough.

The Mayor of Sefton will attend a morning service in Bootle before moving to Formby for an afternoon service at Holy Trinity Church from 2.45pm.

Sefton Council are encouraging people to attend these events around the borough:

  • Aintree: Sefton Parish Church, Sefton Village, L29 (10.30am)
  • Ainsdale: Village Green War Memorial (10:30am)
  • Bootle: King’s Garden’s War Memorial, Stanley Road (10.25am)
  • Crosby: Alexandra Park War Memorial Garden, Coronation Road (10:45am)
  • Formby: Holy Trinity Church, Rosemary Lane (2.50pm)
  • Hightown: St Stephen’s Road War Memorial (10:35am)
  • Ince Blundell: Lady Green Lane War Memorial (12:05pm)
  • Litherland: Sefton Road War Memorial (10:30am)
  • Maghull: St Andrew’s Church, Damfield Lane (9.50am)
  • Southport: Lord Street War Memorial (10:25am)
  • Waterloo: Five Lamps War Memorial, Gt George’s Road (10:30am)

Lancaster

Three services have been arranged in Lancaster to remember those who fought in the two World Wars and those who served in more recent conflicts such as Afghanistan and Iraq.

The Mayor of Lancaster, Councillor Mike Greenall, said: “Remembrance Sunday is our opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have served their country and protected our way of life.

“This year also marks the Royal British Legion’s centenary, making this year's commemorations even more poignant, and I would urge people to support their work through a contribution to the annual Poppy Appeal.”

Lancaster

Garden of Remembrance, Town Hall, Lancaster starting at 10.30am, followed by a service in the Priory Church at 11.30am. 

There will be a parade and March Past leaving the Priory Church at the conclusion of the service and ending at Lancaster Town Hall at approximately 12.50pm.

Morecambe

Cenotaph, Marine Road.  Procession will form up at The Platform, leaving at approximately 10.40am, for a service and two minutes silence at the cenotaph.

Carnforth

The parade will leave the council offices on Market Street at approximately 10.25am and then proceed to the war memorial, via North Road and New Street, for a remembrance service from 10.50am-11.30am.

Burnley

The annual service in Burnley will be held at the Peace Garden, Croft Street at 11am.

The parade will begin at 10.35am and ex-servicemen’s associations and all other uniformed groups are asked to assemble on Curzon Street no later than 10.20am.

Members of the public are asked to be at the Peace Garden no later than 10.45am so the service can start promptly.

Wreaths will be laid and these can be bought from Burnley Market Hall.

Lancashire Telegraph: Poppies are usually worn throughout November to mark the occasion (PA)Poppies are usually worn throughout November to mark the occasion (PA)

West Lancashire

There are seven services across the borough to commemorate those who have lost their lives serving the country.

The Mayor of West Lancashire will be joining the Burscough service at 1.45pm.

Aughton - 12.15pm     

The Parade assembles at the War Memorial in Granville Park for the Service of Remembrance.

Burscough – 1.45pm               

The Mayor, Councillor Gordon Johnson, will attend a short service of remembrance at 1.45pm at the War Memorial in Junction Lane followed by the laying of wreaths.

Halsall – 10.45am                

There will be a short wreath-laying service at the War Memorial.

Lathom - 10.20am

The Parade assembles at Lathom Park War Memorial, Hall Lane for a wreath-laying ceremony at 10.30am which is followed by a Service of Remembrance in Lathom Park Chapel at 11.00am.

Ormskirk – starts 9.30am

The Mayor, Councillor Gordon Johnson, WLBC Chief Operating Officer, Jacqui Sinnott-Lacey and Rosie Cooper MP will attend a short service at St. Anne’s R.C. Church followed by one-minute's silence, playing of the Last Post, the laying of wreaths and Reveille.

9.50am - Parade will march to the War Memorial in Coronation Park for another short service, a one-minute silence, playing of Last Post, laying of wreaths and Reveille.

10.15am - Parade will march to the Parish Church. A salute will be taken on the way. Main Service of Remembrance will take place inside the Parish Church with the playing of the Last Post, laying of wreaths and Reveille.

Skemersdale - 11.00am                

The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Marilyn Westley accompanied by WLBC Corporate Director of Place and Community, Heidi McDougall, will join the Parade, which marches from Liverpool Road, Skelmersdale at 10.35am, to the War Memorial in Sandy Lane for a service and wreath-laying ceremony at 11.00am.

Up Holland - 10.50am

The Parade assembles at the War Memorial at Vicarage Corner for a 30-minute wreath-laying ceremony.