The Norwood Forum laid a wreath during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Vincennes Memorial, SE27 9RR at 3pm on the 8th of November.

Those of all faiths and none were welcome and Revd Canon Kit Gunasekera (Area Dean Lambeth South), led us through the service as we paid respects to those who had served during wars and sacrificed so much for us. Helen Hayes MP read The life that I have by Leo Marks, a beautiful poem made even more poignant by its connection to a resistance agent who lived locally, Violette Szabo. The Vincennes memorial is dedicated to her and other resistance heroes and is worth a visit.

The Upper Norwood Salvation Army Band played beautifully during the Remembrance service and sounded the Last Post before we stood in silence for two minutes. Afterwards, we were invited to think about how we can all work to support peace in our communities and beyond. 

Thank you very much to the nearby Emmanuel Youth and Community Centre for being such friendly hosts and providing us with tea and cakes afterwards.