Remembrance is part of modern British life, culture and heritage.
Over the Remembrance period there are a number of commemorative services that take place for the people of Ringwood to come together to honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty.
Commemorative events took place in November and started on Saturday 2nd November 2024 with a service at the Commonwealth War Graves in Ringwood Cemetery at 10:45am. Poppy crosses were laid on the graves of service personnel whose last resting place is Ringwood.
On Sunday 10th November 2024, Remembrance Sunday, various services took place around the town after which a parade gathered in Market Place at 1130am. The procession walked to the War Memorial Garden where a short service took place, followed by the formal Act of Remembrance at 12 noon. There was then a formal wreath-laying ceremony and a procession back to Market Place.
On Armistice Day, Monday 11th November 2024, a service took place at the War Memorial Garden at 10:45am when a National 2 Minute Silence was observed at 11am. In accordance with local tradition, the start and end of the silence was marked by the firing of a maroon generating a loud bang heard around the town.
Apr
We’re marking 800 years since Ringwood was granted its Royal Market Charter in 1226 – and we’re inviting you to help shape the celebrations.
Apr
Issue 3 of our Council newsletter has been published - click on the image above to read.
Apr
The Town Council invites residents to a special evening ceremony on Thursday 8th May 2025, as part of a nationwide tribute to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
